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What Does Numbers 28:24 Mean?

Numbers 28:24 in the King James Version says “After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet sa...” — study this verse from Numbers chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: it shall be offered beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.”

Numbers 28:24 · KJV

Context

22

And one goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.

23

Ye shall offer these beside the burnt offering in the morning, which is for a continual burnt offering.

24

After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: it shall be offered beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.

25

And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

26

Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
God commands: 'After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.' During Unleavened Bread week following Passover, daily offerings continued with special additions. The Hebrew 'reiach nichoach' (sweet savour) indicates offerings pleasing to God - anthropomorphic language showing God delights in His people's worship. The seven-day pattern emphasizes completeness and dedication. These offerings foreshadowed Christ who offered Himself as 'a sweet smelling savour' to God (Eph 5:2). Our lives should likewise be continual offerings pleasing to God (Rom 12:1), not sporadic or grudging service but sustained joyful devotion.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Unleavened Bread lasted seven days following Passover (v.16-25), commemorating Israel's hasty Exodus from Egypt when they carried unleavened dough (Ex 12:34). Each day required burnt offerings, grain offerings, drink offerings, and sin offering. This week-long celebration combined remembrance of deliverance with sustained worship and rest (first and seventh days were Sabbaths, v.18, 25). The daily repetition emphasized that redemption should prompt continuous thanksgiving, not momentary celebration. Paul applied this spiritually: 'Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast' (1 Cor 5:7-8) - perpetual celebration of redemption through holy living.

Reflection Questions

  1. Is your worship characterized by sustained devotion throughout the week, or only sporadic moments on Sundays?
  2. How can you make your entire life a 'sweet savour' to God through continuous obedient service and grateful worship?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 15 words
כָּאֵ֜לֶּה1 of 15
H428

these or those

יֵֽעָשֶׂ֖ה2 of 15

“After this manner ye shall offer”

H6213

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

יָמִ֔ים3 of 15

“daily”

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

שִׁבְעַ֣ת4 of 15

“throughout the seven”

H7651

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

יָמִ֔ים5 of 15

“daily”

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

לֶ֛חֶם6 of 15

“the meat”

H3899

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

אִשֵּׁ֥ה7 of 15

“of the sacrifice made by fire”

H801

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

רֵֽיחַ8 of 15

“savour”

H7381

odor (as if blown)

נִיחֹ֖חַ9 of 15

“of a sweet”

H5207

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

לַֽיהוָ֑ה10 of 15

“unto the LORD”

H3068

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

עַל11 of 15
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

עוֹלַ֧ת12 of 15

“burnt offering”

H5930

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

הַתָּמִ֛יד13 of 15

“beside the continual”

H8548

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

יֵֽעָשֶׂ֖ה14 of 15

“After this manner ye shall offer”

H6213

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

וְנִסְכּֽוֹ׃15 of 15

“and his drink offering”

H5262

a libation; also a cast idol

Study Guide

Historical Context

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

Theological Significance

Numbers 28:24 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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