King James Version

What Does Exodus 29:42 Mean?

Exodus 29:42 in the King James Version says “This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation b...” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“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.”

Exodus 29:42 · KJV

Context

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

44

And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.

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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
עֹלַ֤ת1 of 15

“burnt offering”

H5930

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

תָּמִיד֙2 of 15

“This shall be a continual”

H8548

properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re

לְדֹרֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם3 of 15

“throughout your generations”

H1755

properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling

פֶּ֥תַח4 of 15

“at the door”

H6607

an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way

אֹֽהֶל5 of 15

“of the tabernacle”

H168

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

מוֹעֵ֖ד6 of 15

“of the congregation”

H4150

properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

לִפְנֵ֣י7 of 15

“before”

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

יְהוָ֑ה8 of 15

“the LORD”

H3068

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

אֲשֶׁ֨ר9 of 15
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

אִוָּעֵ֤ד10 of 15

“where I will meet”

H3259

to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or positi

לָכֶם֙11 of 15
H0
שָׁ֔מָּה12 of 15
H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

לְדַבֵּ֥ר13 of 15

“you to speak”

H1696

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

אֵלֶ֖יךָ14 of 15
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

שָֽׁם׃15 of 15
H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

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 29:42 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

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