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What Does Exodus 29:41 Mean?

Exodus 29:41 in the King James Version says “And the other lamb thou shalt offer at even, and shalt do thereto according to the meat offering of the morning, and acc...” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“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.”

Exodus 29:41 · KJV

Context

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.

42

This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.

43

And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the tabernacle shall be sanctified by my glory. the tabernacle: or, Israel

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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 · 15 words
וְאֵת֙1 of 15
H853

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

הַכֶּ֣בֶשׂ2 of 15

“lamb”

H3532

a ram (just old enough to butt)

הַשֵּׁנִ֔י3 of 15

“And the other”

H8145

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

תַּֽעֲשֶׂה4 of 15

“and shalt do”

H6213

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

בֵּ֣ין5 of 15
H996

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

הָֽעַרְבָּ֑יִם6 of 15

“at even”

H6153

dusk

כְּמִנְחַ֨ת7 of 15

“thereto according to the meat offering”

H4503

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

הַבֹּ֤קֶר8 of 15

“of the morning”

H1242

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

וּכְנִסְכָּהּ֙9 of 15

“and according to the drink offering”

H5262

a libation; also a cast idol

תַּֽעֲשֶׂה10 of 15

“and shalt do”

H6213

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

לָּ֔הּ11 of 15
H0
לְרֵ֣יחַ12 of 15

“savour”

H7381

odor (as if blown)

נִיחֹ֔חַ13 of 15

“thereof for a sweet”

H5207

properly, restful, i.e., pleasant; abstractly, delight

אִשֶּׁ֖ה14 of 15

“an offering made by fire”

H801

properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice

לַֽיהוָֽה׃15 of 15

“unto the LORD”

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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 29:41 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Exodus 29:41 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ezekiel 46:13-15Psalms 141:21 Kings 18:36Ezra 9:4-51 Kings 18:29Daniel 9:21

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