Numbers 28:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And the other lamb shalt thou offer at even: as the meat offering of the morning, and as the drink offering thereof, thou shalt offer it, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The evening lamb receives the same grain and wine offerings as the morning lamb.
The Context of Numbers 28:8
Confirming the evening lamb's complete offering mirrors the morning.
What Does Numbers 28:8 Mean?
The parallelism here—'as the meat offering of the morning... thou shalt offer it'—emphasizes that both morning and evening sacrifices are identical in their components and their significance. This symmetry teaches that neither time of day holds more importance; both mornings and evenings are holy before the Lord.
The repetition that this evening offering is also 'of a sweet savour unto the LORD' affirms that God receives both sacrifices with equal favor. Faithfulness to the pattern demonstrates constancy in covenant relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 28:8
What does Numbers 28:8 mean?
The evening lamb receives the same grain and wine offerings as the morning lamb.
What is the context of Numbers 28:8?
Confirming the evening lamb's complete offering mirrors the morning.