Numbers 28:3 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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The Context of Numbers 28:3
Establishing the daily core sacrifice.
What Does Numbers 28:3 Mean?
The continual burnt offering forms the foundation of Israel's worship. Two lambs, both without blemish, are offered each day—one in the morning and one in the evening—creating a consistent, unbroken pattern of devotion that spans every day of the year.
The requirement for unblemished animals signifies completeness and wholeness in approach to the Lord. This daily rhythm keeps the covenant relationship central to communal life and reminds the people of their dependence on God's mercy.
Numbers 28:3 in the Original Language
tamim (תָּמִים), 'without spot'—complete, whole, unblemished in every part.
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What does Numbers 28:3 mean?
Daily, Israel must offer two unblemished lambs as a continual burnt offering.
What is the context of Numbers 28:3?
Establishing the daily core sacrifice.