Numbers 28:3
New International Version
Say to them: ‘This is the food offering you are to present to the LORD: two lambs a year old without defect, as a regular burnt offering each day.

New Living Translation
“Say to the people: This is the special gift you must present to the LORD as your daily burnt offering. You must offer two one-year-old male lambs with no defects.

English Standard Version
And you shall say to them, This is the food offering that you shall offer to the LORD: two male lambs a year old without blemish, day by day, as a regular offering.

Berean Standard Bible
And 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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
“And you shall say to them, ‘This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer to the LORD: two male lambs in their first year without blemish, day by day, as a regular burnt offering.

New American Standard Bible
And you shall say to them, ‘This is the offering by fire which you shall offer to the LORD: two male lambs one year old without defect as a continual burnt offering every day.

NASB 1995
“You shall say to them, ‘This is the offering by fire which you shall offer to the LORD: two male lambs one year old without defect as a continual burnt offering every day.

NASB 1977
“And you shall say to them, ‘This is the offering by fire which you shall offer to the LORD; two male lambs one year old without defect as a continual burnt offering every day.

Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall say to them, ‘This is the offering by fire which you shall bring near to Yahweh: two male lambs one year old without blemish as a continual burnt offering every day.

Amplified Bible
You shall say to the people, ‘This is the offering by fire which you shall present to the LORD every day: two male lambs one year old without blemish as a continual burnt offering.

Christian Standard Bible
And say to them: This is the food offering you are to present to the LORD: “Each day present two unblemished year-old male lambs as a regular burnt offering.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And say to them: This is the fire offering you are to present to the LORD:” Each day present two unblemished year-old male lambs as a regular burnt offering.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Each day offer two rams a year old as sacrifices to please me. The animals must have nothing wrong with them;

English Revised Version
And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; he-lambs of the first year without blemish, two day by day, for a continual burnt offering.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These are the offerings by fire that you must bring to the LORD. Every day you must bring as a daily burnt offering two one-year-old lambs that have no defects.

Good News Translation
These are the food offerings that are to be presented to the LORD: for the daily burnt offering, two one-year-old male lambs without any defects.

International Standard Version
Tell them that this is the offering, presented by fire, that you are to offer to the LORD: two one year old lambs, offered daily every day.

Majority Standard Bible
And 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.

NET Bible
You will say to them, 'This is the offering made by fire which you must offer to the LORD: two unblemished lambs one year old each day for a continual burnt offering.

New Heart English Bible
You shall tell them, 'This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer to the LORD: male lambs a year old without blemish, two day by day, for a continual burnt offering.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
You shall tell them, ‘This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer to Yahweh: male lambs a year old without defect, two day by day, for a continual burnt offering.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have said to them: This [is] the fire-offering which you bring near to YHWH: two lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones, daily, [for] a continual burnt-offering;

Young's Literal Translation
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;

Smith's Literal Translation
And say to them, This the sacrifice which ye shall bring near to Jehovah: two blameless lambs, sons of a year, for a day, for a burnt-offering continually.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the sacrifices which you shall offer: Two lambs of a year old without blemish every day for the perpetual holocaust:

Catholic Public Domain Version
These are the sacrifices which you must offer: Two immaculate one-year-old lambs each day as a perpetual holocaust.

New American Bible
You will tell them therefore: This is the oblation which you will offer to the LORD: two unblemished yearling lambs each day as the regular burnt offering,

New Revised Standard Version
And you shall say to them, This is the offering by fire that you shall offer to the LORD: two male lambs a year old without blemish, daily, as a regular offering.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall say to them, This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer to the LORD: two lambs of the first year without blemish day by day for a continual burnt offering.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And say to them: “This is the gift that you shall be bringing to LORD JEHOVAH: lambs, sons of a year that have no flaw in them, two a day for a burning peace offering, constantly.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt say unto them: This is the offering made by fire which ye shall bring unto the LORD: he-lambs of the first year without blemish, two day by day, for a continual burnt-offering.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt say to them, These are the burnt-offerings, all that ye shall bring to the Lord; two lambs of a year old without blemish daily, for a whole-burnt offering perpetually.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Daily Offerings
2“Command the Israelites and say to them: See that you present to Me at its appointed time the food for My offerings by fire, as a pleasing aroma to Me. 3And 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. 4Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight,…

Cross References
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. ...

Leviticus 6:8-13
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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. / And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it. ...

Hebrews 10:11
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.

Leviticus 23:37-38
These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies for presenting food offerings to the LORD—burnt offerings and grain offerings, sacrifices and drink offerings, each on its designated day. / These offerings are in addition to the offerings for the LORD’s Sabbaths, and in addition to your gifts, to all your vow offerings, and to all the freewill offerings you give to the LORD.

1 Chronicles 16:40
to regularly present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings, morning and evening, according to all that was written in the Law of the LORD, which He had commanded Israel to keep.

2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.

Ezra 3:3-6
They set up the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD—both the morning and evening burnt offerings—even though they feared the people of the land. / They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day. / After that, they presented the regular burnt offerings and those for New Moons and for all the appointed sacred feasts of the LORD, as well as all the freewill offerings brought to the LORD. ...

Nehemiah 10:33
for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.

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.’

Daniel 9:21
while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 141:2
May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 5:17
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.

Luke 1:9-10
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall say to them, This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer to the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt offering.

and the other

1 Kings 18:29,36
And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that there was neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded…

Ezra 9:4,5
Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat astonied until the evening sacrifice…

Psalm 141:2
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

at even.

Numbers 9:3
In the fourteenth day of this month, at even, ye shall keep it in his appointed season: according to all the rites of it, and according to all the ceremonies thereof, shall ye keep it.

Exodus 12:6
And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening.

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Numbers 28
1. Offerings are to be observed
3. The continual burnt offering
9. The offering on the Sabbath
11. On the new Moons
16. At the Passover
26. In the day of the firstfruits














And you shall say to them
This phrase introduces a directive from God to Moses, emphasizing the importance of communication between God and His people. The Hebrew root for "say" is "אָמַר" (amar), which implies not just speaking but conveying a message with authority and purpose. In the historical context, Moses serves as the intermediary, highlighting the structure of divine communication in the Old Testament. This reflects the importance of obedience and the role of leaders in guiding the community according to God's will.

This is the offering
The term "offering" comes from the Hebrew word "קָרְבָּן" (korban), which means something brought near or presented. Offerings were central to Israelite worship, symbolizing devotion, atonement, and thanksgiving. Historically, offerings were a tangible expression of faith and obedience, serving as a means to maintain a covenant relationship with God. This phrase sets the stage for the specific instructions that follow, underscoring the sacredness of the act.

you are to present
The phrase "to present" is derived from the Hebrew "קָרַב" (qarab), meaning to bring near or approach. This action signifies the intentionality and reverence required in worship. In the ancient Near Eastern context, presenting offerings was a common practice, but for Israel, it was uniquely tied to their covenant with Yahweh. This highlights the personal responsibility of the Israelites to actively engage in their spiritual duties.

to the LORD
The name "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "יהוה" (YHWH), the sacred and personal name of God. This name signifies God's eternal presence and covenant faithfulness. In the scriptural context, offerings were not just religious rituals but acts of worship directed to the one true God, distinguishing Israel from surrounding nations. This phrase reminds believers of the personal relationship they are called to have with God.

as a regular burnt offering
The term "burnt offering" is "עֹלָה" (olah) in Hebrew, meaning that which ascends. This offering was completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God. The word "regular" indicates a continual, daily practice, reflecting the ongoing commitment required of the Israelites. Historically, the burnt offering was a foundational aspect of the sacrificial system, representing atonement and the desire for a restored relationship with God.

for the generations to come
This phrase emphasizes the perpetual nature of the command, extending beyond the immediate audience to future generations. The Hebrew concept of "דּוֹר" (dor) for "generations" implies continuity and legacy. This instruction underscores the importance of tradition and the transmission of faith practices across time. It serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's covenant and the responsibility of each generation to uphold it.

(3) Two lambs of the first year . . . --See Exodus 29:38-42.

A continual burnt offering.--The morning and evening lamb offered as "a continual burnt offering" afforded a striking type of the Lamb of God offered once for all" (Hebrews 7:3; Hebrews 10:12; Hebrews 10:14).

Verse 3. - This is the offering made by fire. The daily offering prescribed at Exodus 29:38-42, and which had presumably never been intermitted since, is specified again here because it formed the foundation of the whole sacrificial system. Whatever else was offered was in addition to it, not in lieu of it. The sabbath and festival use of the Jews was developed out of the ferial use, and rested upon it. Hence in a connected republication of the law of offering it could not be omitted. Without spot. תְמִימִם. Septuagint, ἀνώμους. This necessary qualification had not been expressed in the original ordinance, but in respect of other sacrifices had been continually required (see on Exodus 12:5; Leviticus 1:3; chapter Numbers 19:2; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And tell
וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ (wə·’ā·mar·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

them:
לָהֶ֔ם (lā·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

This [is]
זֶ֚ה (zeh)
Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

the offering by fire
הָֽאִשֶּׁ֔ה (hā·’iš·šeh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 801: A burnt-offering, a sacrifice

you are to present
תַּקְרִ֖יבוּ (taq·rî·ḇū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

to the LORD:
לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

two
שְׁנַ֥יִם (šə·na·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

unblemished
תְמִימִ֛ם (ṯə·mî·mim)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth

year-old
בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

male lambs,
כְּבָשִׂ֨ים (kə·ḇā·śîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3532: A lamb

as a regular
תָמִֽיד׃ (ṯā·mîḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice

burnt offering
עֹלָ֥ה (‘ō·lāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

each day.
לַיּ֖וֹם (lay·yō·wm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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