King James Version

What Does Exodus 29:39 Mean?

Exodus 29:39 in the King James Version says “The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even: — study this verse from Exodus chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even:

Exodus 29:39 · KJV


Context

37

Seven days thou shalt make an atonement for the altar, and sanctify it; and it shall be an altar most holy : whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.

38

Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.

39

The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even:

40

And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering.

41

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.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
God promises to dwell among Israel, meeting them at the tabernacle, His glory sanctifying the place and people. The daily offerings maintain covenant relationship—morning and evening, continually before the LORD. This perpetual worship prefigures Christ's eternal intercession and the New Covenant promise: 'I will be their God, and they shall be my people.' The tabernacle becomes the meeting place where God and man commune through prescribed atonement.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The daily burnt offerings (morning and evening) continued throughout Israel's history, maintaining the covenant relationship established at Sinai. This perpetual worship demonstrated that relationship with God requires ongoing devotion, not one-time commitment.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does Christ's eternal intercession fulfill the 'daily offerings' pattern?
  2. What does God's promise to 'dwell among you' mean for your daily life?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 11 words
אֶת1 of 11
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַכֶּ֣בֶשׂ2 of 11

lamb

H3532

a ram (just old enough to butt)

הָֽאֶחָ֖ד3 of 11

The one

H259

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֖ה4 of 11

thou shalt offer

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

בַבֹּ֑קֶר5 of 11

in the morning

H1242

properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning

וְאֵת֙6 of 11
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַכֶּ֣בֶשׂ7 of 11

lamb

H3532

a ram (just old enough to butt)

הַשֵּׁנִ֔י8 of 11

and the other

H8145

properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again

תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֖ה9 of 11

thou shalt offer

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

בֵּ֥ין10 of 11
H996

between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or

הָֽעַרְבָּֽיִם׃11 of 11

at even

H6153

dusk


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 29:39 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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