Chapter 28 of 36

Numbers 28

Every verse twice: in the King James Version, and in the World Bible Guide plain reading — what it says, in words anyone can follow.

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Numbers 28, verse by verse

Each verse is given twice: first in the King James Version, then in the World Bible Guide plain reading.

1

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

With a gentle voice, the LORD shared His wisdom with Moses, saying,

2

Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, My offering, and my bread for my sacrifices made by fire, for a sweet savour unto me, shall ye observe to offer unto me in their due season.

Tell the children of Israel, with a loving voice, "Please give me your offerings and bread as a sign of sacrifice. Let it be a sweet aroma to me. Remember to do this at the right time."

3

And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt offering.

Tell them, "This is the sacred flame offering you must present to the Lord; two pure, young lambs every day, as a constant symbol of devotion."

4

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

Offer one lamb at dawn, and the other as dusk falls.

5

And a tenth part of an ephah of flour for a meat offering, mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil.

Offer a small portion of flour, about one-tenth of an ephah, as a gift of food. Mix it with a bit of oil, about one-fourth of a hin, to make it special.

6

It is a continual burnt offering, which was ordained in mount Sinai for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.

This is an eternal offering, established on Mount Sinai, a pleasing aroma, a fiery sacrifice to the Lord.

7

And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured unto the LORD for a drink offering.

For each lamb, offer a quarter of a hin of drink. In the sacred space, pour robust wine as a drink offering to the Lord.

8

And the other lamb shalt thou offer at even: as the meat offering of the morning, and as the drink offering thereof, thou shalt offer it, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Offer the second lamb in the evening, just as you did in the morning. Present it as a fiery sacrifice, a pleasing aroma to the Lord.

9

And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and the drink offering thereof:

On the sacred day of rest, present two pure, unblemished yearling lambs, along with two portions of flour mixed with oil for a meal offering, and the accompanying drink offering.

10

This is the burnt offering of every sabbath, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.

Every Sabbath, we present a special burnt offering, in addition to the daily one, accompanied by a libation.

11

And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot;

At the start of each month, present a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, a ram, and seven flawless lambs in their first year.

12

And three tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one bullock; and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one ram;

Offer three portions of flour mixed with oil for one bull, and two portions of the same for one ram as a food offering.

13

And a several tenth deal of flour mingled with oil for a meat offering unto one lamb; for a burnt offering of a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.

Offer a portion of flour mixed with oil, alongside one lamb, as a heartfelt offering. Let it be consumed by fire, creating a pleasing aroma, a sacrifice to the Lord.

14

And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock, and the third part of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth part of an hin unto a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

Every month, they'll offer a half-measure of wine to a bull, a third to a ram, and a quarter to a lamb. This is their monthly ritual, repeated all year round.

15

And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.

A young goat must be offered to the Lord as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering and accompanying drink offering.

16

And in the fourteenth day of the first month is the passover of the LORD.

On the fourteenth day of the first month, we celebrate the Lord's Passover with reverence and joy.

17

And in the fifteenth day of this month is the feast: seven days shall unleavened bread be eaten.

On the fifteenth day of this month, we celebrate. For seven days, we will only eat bread without yeast.

18

In the first day shall be an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work therein:

On the first day, gather together in reverence; no ordinary work should be done.

19

But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire for a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first year: they shall be unto you without blemish:

Present to the Lord a fiery sacrifice; two young bulls, a ram, and seven year-old lambs, all flawless, as a symbol of your devotion.

20

And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil: three tenth deals shall ye offer for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram;

Offer their meal as a mix of flour and oil. Give three portions for a bull and two for a ram.

21

A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

With each of the seven lambs, you must offer a separate tenth of an ephah of flour.

22

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

Offer a single goat as a symbol of your remorse, to seek forgiveness and reconciliation.

23

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

In addition to your morning sacrifice, which is a constant act of devotion, present these offerings with love and reverence.

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.

In this way, every day for a week, present the fire-cooked sacrifice to the Lord, a pleasing aroma to Him. This should be given alongside the regular burnt offering and accompanying drink offering.

25

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

On the seventh day, gather together in sacred unity; refrain from ordinary labor.

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:

On the day you present your first harvest to the Lord, once your weeks of labor have ended, gather together in sacred assembly. On this day, refrain from ordinary work.

27

But ye shall offer the burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD; two young bullocks, one ram, seven lambs of the first year;

Present your offerings to the Lord with love; two young bulls, one ram, and seven year-old lambs. Let their sacrifice be a pleasing aroma to Him.

28

And their meat offering of flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals unto one bullock, two tenth deals unto one ram,

Offer their meal, a blend of flour and oil, in portions: three parts for a bull, two parts for a ram, with heartfelt devotion.

29

A several tenth deal unto one lamb, throughout the seven lambs;

With each of the seven lambs, offer a separate tenth of an ephah of flour.

30

And one kid of the goats, to make an atonement for you.

A single young goat, offered to bring you peace and forgiveness.

31

Ye shall offer them beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, (they shall be unto you without blemish) and their drink offerings.

Present your offerings alongside the regular burnt sacrifice and its accompanying meal. Ensure they are flawless and don't forget their accompanying libations.

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