Numbers 28:4
Numbers 28:4 in Multiple Translations
Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight,
The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt thou offer at even;
The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt thou offer at even;
Let one be offered in the morning, and the other at evening;
Offer one lamb in the morning and one in the evening before it gets dark,
One lambe shalt thou prepare in the morning, and the other lambe shalt thou prepare at euen.
the one lamb thou preparest in the morning, and the second lamb thou preparest between the evenings;
You shall offer the one lamb in the morning, and you shall offer the other lamb at evening,
The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt thou offer at evening.
One you shall offer in the morning, and the other in the evening:
They should bring one in the morning and the other early in the evening.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 28:4
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Numbers 28:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶת
הַ/כֶּ֥בֶשׂ
אֶחָ֖ד
תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה
בַ/בֹּ֑קֶר
וְ/אֵת֙
הַ/כֶּ֣בֶשׂ
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
תַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה
בֵּ֥ין
הָֽ/עַרְבָּֽיִם
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/כֶּ֥בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
lamb
Art | N-ms
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
בַ/בֹּ֑קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
וְ/אֵת֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/כֶּ֣בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
lamb
Art | N-ms
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
תַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
בֵּ֥ין
bêyn
H996
between
Prep
הָֽ/עַרְבָּֽיִם
ʻereb
H6153
evening
Art | N-md
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 28:4
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/כֶּ֥בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.
Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בַ/בֹּ֑קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
וְ/אֵת֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/כֶּ֣בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.
Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
תַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בֵּ֥ין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
הָֽ/עַרְבָּֽיִם
ʻereb
H6153
"evening"
Art | N-md
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:6.
Study Notes — Numbers 28:4
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Context — The Daily Offerings
2“Command the Israelites and say to them: See that you present to Me at its appointed time the food for My food offerings, as a pleasing aroma to Me.
3And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs.
4Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight,
5along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives. 6This is a regular burnt offering established at Mount Sinai as a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 9:21 | while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 18:36 | At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. |
| 3 | Exodus 12:6 | You must keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel will slaughter the animals at twilight. |
| 4 | Ezra 9:4–5 | Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered around me because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles, while I sat there in horror until the evening offering. At the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation with my tunic and cloak torn, and I fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the LORD my God, |
| 5 | 1 Kings 18:29 | Midday passed, and they kept on raving until the time of the evening sacrifice. But there was no response; no one answered, no one paid attention. |
| 6 | Numbers 9:3 | You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” |
| 7 | Psalms 141:2 | May my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering. |
Numbers 28:4 Summary
This verse, Numbers 28:4, tells us that the Israelites were to offer one lamb in the morning and one at twilight, which meant they were always remembering and worshiping God. This teaches us to make time for God every day, not just in the morning or evening, but all the time, as seen in Psalm 119:164 and Luke 18:1. By doing so, we can show our love and devotion to Him, just like the Israelites did with their lamb offerings, as seen in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3. We can worship God in many ways, like praying, singing, or reading the Bible, and by doing these things, we can keep God in our hearts and minds throughout the day, as seen in Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the Israelites commanded to offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight?
The offering of one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, as seen in Numbers 28:4, symbolized the constant and ongoing nature of worship, reminding the Israelites of their continual need for atonement and reconciliation with God, as also seen in Leviticus 1:1-17 and Hebrews 10:1-25.
What is the significance of the specific timing of the lamb offerings?
The morning and twilight offerings, as stated in Numbers 28:4, marked the beginning and end of each day, signifying that every day belonged to God and that He was to be worshiped and acknowledged at all times, as also emphasized in Psalm 90:12 and Psalm 92:1-2.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Numbers 28?
Numbers 28:4 is part of a larger section detailing the regular burnt offerings to be presented to the Lord, as commanded in Numbers 28:1-8, which served as a reminder of the Israelites' covenant with God and their responsibility to worship Him continually, as also seen in Exodus 29:38-42 and Numbers 29:1-40.
What can we learn from the Israelites' practice of offering lambs at specific times?
The practice of offering lambs at specific times, as seen in Numbers 28:4, teaches us the importance of regular and intentional worship, as also seen in Acts 2:42 and Hebrews 10:25, and reminds us that our worship should be a continuous and deliberate expression of our love and devotion to God, as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-38.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically apply the principle of continuous worship in my daily life, offering my time and actions as a pleasing aroma to God?
- How can I ensure that my worship is not just a morning or evening routine, but a constant and abiding attitude of the heart, as seen in Colossians 3:16-17 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18?
- In what ways can I use the different parts of my day to acknowledge and worship God, just as the Israelites did with their morning and twilight offerings, as seen in Psalm 55:17 and Daniel 6:10?
- What are some distractions or obstacles that might hinder my ability to worship God continually, and how can I overcome them, as seen in Matthew 13:22 and 1 Corinthians 10:12-13?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 28:4
The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning,.... Every morning, to make atonement for the sins of the night, as the Targum of Jonathan: and the other lamb shall thou offer at even; or "between the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 28:4
The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt thou offer at even; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 28:4
(4) At even.—Hebrew, between the two evenings. (See Exodus 12:6, and Note.)
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 28:4
Chapters 28, 29. P The amounts of public offerings at the sacred seasons The following are the seasons for which offerings are enjoined:—(1) every morning and evening (Numbers 28:3-8), (2) the Sabbath (Numbers 28:9 f.), (3) the first day of each month (Numbers 28:11-15) [the Passover is mentioned Numbers 28:16), but no offering is commanded], (4) the seven days of Unleavened Cakes (Numbers 28:17-25), (5) the Feast of Weeks (Numbers 28:26-31), (6) the first day of the sacred seventh month, i.e. the Feast of Trumpets (Numbers 29:1-6), (7) the tenth day of the seventh month, i.e. the Day of Atonement (Numbers 29:7-11), (8) the fifteenth to the twenty-first day of the seventh month, i.e. the seven days of the Feast of Booths (Numbers 29:12-31), (9) the additional, eighth, day of the Feast of Booths (Numbers 29:35-38). Nos. (7) and (9) shew that the list is post-exilic, for neither was observed before the time of Ezra. The offerings are of four kinds:—burnt-offerings (the flesh of animals), meal-offerings (meal and oil), drink-offerings or libations (wine), and sin-offerings (one he-goat). Similar lists, not, however, so complete and systematic, are found in the Law of Holiness (Leviticus 23) and Ezekiel 45:18 to Ezekiel 46:15. The amounts of the meal-offerings and libations have already been given in Numbers 15:1-16. The animals to be offered are as follows:—4 lambs for a burnt-offering on the Sabbath, and 2 on each of the other days in the week; on all the holy-days except the Sabbath one he-goat for a sin-offering; and in addition to these the following animals: LambsRamsBullocksst day of each month712Each of the 7 days of Unleavened Cakes712Feast of Weeks712st day of 7th month711th day of 7th month711Each of the 7 days of the Feast of Booths also 13 bullocks on the 1st day, and decreasing by one on each succeeding day.142th day of the Feast of Booths711
Sermons on Numbers 28:4
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Take Away My Heart of Stone by R. Edward Miller | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of the voice of the Lord. He compares it to a hammer that breaks the cedars of Lebanon. The preacher explains that when the powerf |
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Nehemiah 2:7 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of recognizing God's hand in all circumstances, as demonstrated by Nehemiah's response to the dire state of Jerusalem. Nehemiah's sorrow led |
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Worship - Then Prayer - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prioritizing time with God over worldly distractions. He criticizes the tendency to spend hours watching TV shows but not |
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Test of Confusion - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal testimony of a man who was struggling with addiction to crack cocaine. The man had a vision of his own funeral, which confirmed his f |
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(Exodus) Exodus 3:9-14 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the conversation between Moses and God regarding the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. The preacher highlights how Moses, who was on |
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(1 Kings) a Great Victory, and the Aftermath of It by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. He highlights the passion and commitment of the prophets of Baal, but emphasizes that their de |
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Prophet Elijah by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the need for revival and the importance of surrendering to God's way. It highlights the story of Elijah, a prophet who stood against apostasy and declension, |