Numbers 28:3
Numbers 28:3 in Multiple Translations
And tell them that this is the offering made by fire you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs.
And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt offering.
And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto Jehovah: he-lambs a year old without blemish, two day by day, for a continual burnt-offering.
Say to them, This is the offering made by fire which you are to give to the Lord; he-lambs of the first year without any mark, two every day as a regular burned offering.
Tell them you are to present to the Lord every day two male lambs a year old as a continual burnt offering.
Also thou shalt say vnto them, This is the offring made by fire which ye shall offer vnto the Lord, two lambes of a yeere olde without spot, daily, for a continuall burnt offring.
'And thou hast said to them, This [is] the fire-offering which ye bring near to Jehovah: two lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones, daily, a continual burnt-offering;
You shall tell them, ‘This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer to the LORD: male lambs a year old without defect, two day by day, for a continual burnt offering.
And thou shalt say to them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer to the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt-offering.
These are the sacrifices which you shall offer: Two lambs of a year old without blemish every day for the perpetual holocaust:
Tell them that what they must bring to me each day are two male lambs that are one-year-old. They must have no defects. They must be completely burned on the altar.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 28:3
Study Notes — Numbers 28:3
- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 28:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 28:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 28:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 28:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 28:3
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 28:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 28:3
- Sermons on Numbers 28:3
Context — The Daily Offerings
3And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs.
4Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, 5along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 6:9 | “Command Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the hearth of the altar all night, until morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar. |
| 2 | Daniel 11:31 | His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation. |
| 3 | John 1:29 | The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! |
| 4 | 1 Peter 1:19–20 | but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 46:13–15 | And you shall provide an unblemished year-old lamb as a daily burnt offering to the LORD; you are to offer it every morning. You are also to provide with it every morning a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute. Thus they shall provide the lamb, the grain offering, and the oil every morning as a regular burnt offering.’ |
| 6 | Revelation 13:8 | And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain. |
| 7 | Daniel 12:11 | And from the time the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation set up, there will be 1,290 days. |
| 8 | Daniel 8:13 | Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to him, “How long until the fulfillment of the vision of the daily sacrifice, the rebellion that causes desolation, and the surrender of the sanctuary and of the host to be trampled?” |
| 9 | Exodus 29:38–42 | This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. For the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. |
Numbers 28:3 Summary
This verse is telling us that God wants us to worship Him every day with a special offering, which is like a gift to show our love and gratitude. The offering is two perfect, one-year-old lambs, which reminds us that God wants our best, just like it says in Malachi 1:6-8. By giving our best to God, we can show Him that we love and appreciate Him, and this daily worship can help us stay close to Him, as we see in Psalms 95:6-7 and Hebrews 13:15.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were two unblemished year-old male lambs required for the daily burnt offering?
The requirement for two unblemished year-old male lambs emphasizes the importance of purity and perfection in worship, as seen in Leviticus 1:3, where it is written that the burnt offering must be a male without blemish, and in Deuteronomy 17:1, which prohibits sacrificing an animal with any defect.
What is the significance of presenting the offering made by fire to the LORD?
Presenting the offering made by fire to the LORD signifies the people's dedication to Him and their desire to be in a right relationship with Him, as expressed in Exodus 29:18 and Leviticus 1:9, where the pleasing aroma of the offerings is said to be a sweet fragrance to the LORD.
How does this daily burnt offering relate to the broader context of Numbers 28:1-5?
The daily burnt offering described in Numbers 28:3 is part of the larger instruction to the Israelites to present offerings by fire to the LORD at appointed times, as stated in Numbers 28:2, and is accompanied by specific instructions for the timing and composition of the offerings, as outlined in Numbers 28:4-5.
What can we learn from the emphasis on regularity in the daily burnt offering?
The regularity of the daily burnt offering, with one lamb offered in the morning and the other at twilight, as described in Numbers 28:4, teaches us about the importance of consistent and faithful worship, as encouraged in Psalms 92:1-2 and Hebrews 10:25.
Reflection Questions
- What does the requirement for unblemished lambs teach me about God's standards for my own life and worship?
- How can I apply the principle of daily, regular worship in my own walk with God, as described in this verse and in other passages like Luke 9:23?
- In what ways can I present myself as a 'living sacrifice' to God, as described in Romans 12:1, in light of the daily burnt offering described in Numbers 28:3?
- What role does the concept of 'a pleasing aroma to the LORD' play in my understanding of worship and my relationship with God, as seen in Ephesians 5:2 and Philippians 4:18?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 28:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 28:3
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 28:3
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 28:3
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 28:3
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 28:3
Sermons on Numbers 28:3
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of laying on of hands in the Old Testament sacrificial system. He emphasizes that laying hands on an animal was a form of identifi |
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The End of Time by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the prophecies of the end times as outlined in the book of Daniel and other biblical passages. It discusses the events leading up to the establishment of Go |
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(The Full Gospel) 14. Warnings to the Church for the Last Days by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the warnings found in Daniel 11:31-35 regarding the spirit of the antichrist infiltrating the church, defiling it with impurity, opposition to holiness, and |
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The Daily Sacrifice by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of maintaining a daily sacrifice in our lives, drawing parallels between the antichrist's elimination of the daily sacrifice in Daniel 11:31 a |
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(1 Peter - Part 15): The Precious Blood, Our Only Hope by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker tells a story about two men who are stranded in a cold and dangerous mountainous area. They realize that their only hope of survival is to start a fire. |
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True Revival - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a recent earthquake in Houston and connects it to the idea of the whole creation groaning, expressing dissatisfaction and a limit to materia |
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Birth and Death in the Christian Life by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker shares various anecdotes and observations to emphasize the importance of accepting Christ. He mentions a man who hired a harp player and was captivated |





