Numbers 28:8
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.
Original Language Analysis
וְאֵת֙
H853
וְאֵת֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַשֵּׁנִ֔י
And the other
H8145
הַשֵּׁנִ֔י
And the other
Strong's:
H8145
Word #:
3 of 14
properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה
shalt thou offer
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה
shalt thou offer
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בֵּ֣ין
H996
בֵּ֣ין
Strong's:
H996
Word #:
5 of 14
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
כְּמִנְחַ֨ת
as the meat offering
H4503
כְּמִנְחַ֨ת
as the meat offering
Strong's:
H4503
Word #:
7 of 14
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
הַבֹּ֤קֶר
of the morning
H1242
הַבֹּ֤קֶר
of the morning
Strong's:
H1242
Word #:
8 of 14
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
וּכְנִסְכּוֹ֙
and as the drink offering
H5262
וּכְנִסְכּוֹ֙
and as the drink offering
Strong's:
H5262
Word #:
9 of 14
a libation; also a cast idol
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה
shalt thou offer
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה
shalt thou offer
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
10 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אִשֵּׁ֛ה
it a sacrifice made by fire
H801
אִשֵּׁ֛ה
it a sacrifice made by fire
Strong's:
H801
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice
Historical Context
The consistency of morning and evening offerings meant Israel's worship maintained regular rhythm regardless of circumstances. Whether in victory or defeat, prosperity or adversity, the daily offerings continued. This rhythm shaped spiritual formation—devotion based on divine command rather than emotional fluctuation. The priests' faithful maintenance of this pattern modeled perseverance in ministry.
Questions for Reflection
- How does consistent morning and evening worship challenge mood-dependent spirituality?
- What does the identical nature of both offerings teach about God's unchanging acceptance?
- In what ways can regular worship rhythms sustain faith through varying circumstances?
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Analysis & Commentary
The repetition that the second lamb be offered at twilight 'as the meat offering of the morning, and as the drink offering thereof' establishes pattern and consistency. Evening worship mirrors morning worship—same sacrifice, same grain offering, same drink offering. This consistency teaches that worship shouldn't vary based on mood or circumstances but maintain steady devotion. The sweet savour to the LORD emphasizes that both morning and evening offerings are equally accepted. God's pleasure in our worship doesn't diminish by the day's end.