Exodus 29:40 — English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
When you kill the first lamb, also offer 8 cups of fine wheat flour. Mix that flour with 1 quart of the best oil. Also offer 1 quart of wine as an offering. When you kill the second lamb in the evening, also offer the 8 cups of fine flour with 1 quart of the best oil and offer 1 quart of wine. This is the same as you did in the morning. This will be a sweet-smelling gift to the Lord. When you burn this offering, he will smell it, and it will please him.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes the offerings to be made with the lamb, including flour mixed with oil and a drink offering of wine. It is part of instructions given by God to Moses about sacrifices. The key message is the specific measurements and ingredients for offerings.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're baking a special cake for a birthday party. God is telling Moses about a recipe for a special offering, like a birthday cake, but for God. It includes flour, oil, and wine, all mixed in very specific amounts.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1440 BC. It was meant for the Israelites as they were learning how to worship God properly with specific sacrifices and offerings.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this can be applied to our own offerings of gratitude and worship to God. Just as the Israelites had specific offerings, we should also give our best and most thoughtful offerings to God.
