Exodus 29:39
ESV
One lamb you shall offer in the morning, and the other lamb you shall offer at twilight.
NIV
Offer one in the morning and the other at twilight.
NASB
The one lamb you shall offer in the morning, and the other lamb you shall offer at twilight;
CSB
In the morning offer one lamb, and at twilight offer the other lamb.
NLT
one in the morning and the other in the evening.
KJV
The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even:
NKJV
One lamb you shall offer in the morning, and the other lamb you shall offer at twilight.
What does Exodus 29:39 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Exodus 29; verse-level content coming soon!Exodus 29:29–46 records the final details for Moses to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests (Exodus 40:13–15; Numbers 3:10). The priests don their holy garments and eat the various breads and meats prepared for this ritual. God also establishes a twice-daily sacrifice of lambs. These practices are meant to remind Israel of their special relationship with the Lord.
God will establish Aaron as the first high priest. Aaron's sons will begin serving in a hereditary priesthood (Exodus 40:13–15; Numbers 3:10). In this passage, the Lord gives Moses detailed instructions about how to consecrate this new priesthood. The ritual involves several sacrificial animals and the application of blood. These physical rituals and objects remind Israel of God's loving works on their behalf.