Numbers 28:24

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כָּאֵ֜לֶּה
these or those
#2
יֵֽעָשֶׂ֖ה
After this manner ye shall offer
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#3
יָמִ֔ים
daily
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
#4
שִׁבְעַ֣ת
throughout the seven
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
#5
יָמִ֔ים
daily
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
#6
לֶ֛חֶם
the meat
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
#7
אִשֵּׁ֥ה
of the sacrifice made by fire
properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice
#8
רֵֽיחַ
savour
odor (as if blown)
#9
נִיחֹ֖חַ
of a sweet
properly, restful, i.e., pleasant; abstractly, delight
#10
לַֽיהוָ֑ה
unto the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#11
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
עוֹלַ֧ת
burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#13
הַתָּמִ֛יד
beside the continual
properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re
#14
יֵֽעָשֶׂ֖ה
After this manner ye shall offer
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#15
וְנִסְכּֽוֹ׃
and his drink offering
a libation; also a cast idol

Analysis

Within the broader context of Numbers, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Numbers.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Numbers Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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