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Exodus 29:41

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And the other lamb thou shalt offer at even, and shalt do thereto according to the meat offering of the morning, and according to the drink offering thereof, for a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

And the other {H8145} lamb {H3532} thou shalt offer {H6213} at even {H6153}, and shalt do {H6213} thereto according to the meat offering {H4503} of the morning {H1242}, and according to the drink offering {H5262} thereof, for a sweet {H5207} savour {H7381}, an offering made by fire {H801} unto the LORD {H3068}.

The other lamb you are to offer at dusk; do with it as with the morning grain and drink offerings - it will be a pleasing aroma, an offering made to ADONAI by fire.

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.

And the other lamb thou shalt offer at even, and shalt do thereto according to the meal-offering of the morning, and according to the drink-offering thereof, for a sweet savor, an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.

Commentary

Context

Exodus 29:41 is part of a larger section (Exodus 29:38-42) detailing the instructions for the daily burnt offering, also known as the Tamid offering. This specific verse describes the evening sacrifice, which was to be offered consistently each day "at even" (in the evening), mirroring the morning sacrifice described in Exodus 29:38. These daily sacrifices were crucial components of the Tabernacle worship, established during the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests. They symbolized the ongoing covenant relationship between God and Israel, ensuring a continuous means of atonement and communion.

Key Themes

  • Regularity and Consistency in Worship: The mandate for daily morning and evening sacrifices underscored the importance of continuous and unwavering devotion to God. This routine was central to Israel's national and individual spiritual life.
  • Holiness and Atonement: The offerings provided a ritual means for the people to approach a holy God. Though the sacrifices did not ultimately remove sin, they covered it, allowing God's presence to dwell among His people despite their imperfections.
  • God's Acceptance and Presence: The phrase "a sweet savour" indicates God's acceptance and pleasure in the offering, signifying that He was pleased to meet with His people through these prescribed acts of worship. This daily offering ensured a continuous dwelling of God among His people in the Tabernacle.
  • Foreshadowing Christ's Sacrifice: While these animal sacrifices were temporary and had to be repeated, they pointed forward to the ultimate, perfect, and once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself as the true "sweet savour" to God (Ephesians 5:2).

Linguistic Insights

  • "Sweet savour" (Hebrew: reah nihoah): This significant phrase, literally "a soothing or restful aroma," appears frequently in connection with sacrifices throughout the Old Testament. It denotes an offering that is acceptable and pleasing to God, indicating His satisfaction and the restoration of fellowship. It suggests that the offering fulfilled God's requirements and was wholly received by Him.
  • "Meat offering" (Hebrew: minchah): In KJV, "meat offering" often refers to a grain or meal offering, not necessarily meat. It was typically offered with frankincense and oil and accompanied burnt offerings and peace offerings, signifying dedication of one's produce and livelihood to God.
  • "Drink offering" (Hebrew: nesek): This was an offering of wine or other liquids poured out as an accompaniment to other sacrifices, symbolizing joy, covenant faithfulness, and complete devotion.

Practical Application

While the Old Testament sacrificial system is no longer practiced because of Christ's perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10), Exodus 29:41 offers timeless principles for believers today:

  • Consistency in Spiritual Disciplines: The daily nature of the offering reminds us of the importance of regular, consistent engagement with God through prayer, Bible reading, worship, and fellowship. Our spiritual lives thrive on routine spiritual nourishment.
  • Living a Life of Offering: As Christians, we are called to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God (Romans 12:1). This means living a life of obedience, love, and service that is pleasing to Him, reflecting the "sweet savour" of Christ.
  • Appreciating Christ's Final Sacrifice: The daily repetition of these offerings highlights the inadequacy of the Old Covenant sacrifices and magnifies the sufficiency and finality of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which perfectly atoned for sin once and for all.
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Cross-References

  • Ezekiel 46:13 (3 votes)

    Thou shalt daily prepare a burnt offering unto the LORD [of] a lamb of the first year without blemish: thou shalt prepare it every morning.

  • Ezekiel 46:15 (3 votes)

    Thus shall they prepare the lamb, and the meat offering, and the oil, every morning [for] a continual burnt offering.

  • Ezra 9:4 (2 votes)

    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.

  • Ezra 9:5 (2 votes)

    ¶ And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God,

  • 1 Kings 18:36 (2 votes)

    And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou [art] God in Israel, and [that] I [am] thy servant, and [that] I have done all these things at thy word.

  • 2 Kings 16:15 (2 votes)

    And king Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest, saying, Upon the great altar burn the morning burnt offering, and the evening meat offering, and the king's burnt sacrifice, and his meat offering, with the burnt offering of all the people of the land, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings; and sprinkle upon it all the blood of the burnt offering, and all the blood of the sacrifice: and the brasen altar shall be for me to enquire [by].

  • Daniel 9:21 (2 votes)

    Yea, whiles I [was] speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.