Exodus 29:37 bbe — For seven days you are to make offerings for the altar and make it holy, so that it may become completely holy, and any…

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"For seven days you are to make offerings for the altar and make it holy, so that it may become completely holy, and anything touching it will become holy."

— Exodus 29:37, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 29 — Context

34

And if any of the flesh of the offering or of the bread is over till the morning, let it be burned with fire; it is not to be used for food, for it is holy.

35

All these things you are to do to Aaron and his sons as I have given you orders: for seven days the work of making them priests is to go on.

36

Every day an ox is to be offered as a sin-offering, to take away sins: and by this offering on it, you will make the altar clean from sin; and you are to put oil on it and make it holy.

37

For seven days you are to make offerings for the altar and make it holy, so that it may become completely holy, and anything touching it will become holy.

38

Now this is the offering which you are to make on the altar: two lambs in their first year, every day regularly.

39

One lamb is to be offered in the morning and the other in the evening:

40

And with the one lamb, a tenth part of an ephah of the best meal, mixed with a fourth part of a hin of clear oil; and the fourth part of a hin of wine for a drink offering.

Exodus 29:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 29:37 say?
Exodus 29:37 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For seven days you are to make offerings for the altar and make it holy, so that it may become completely holy, and anything touching it will become holy.”
Where is Exodus 29:37 in the Bible?
Exodus 29:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 29, verse 37.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 29:37.
What translation should I read Exodus 29:37 in?
Exodus 29:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 29:37?
Exodus 29:37 reads (BBE): “For seven days you are to make offerings for the altar and make it holy, so that it may become completely holy, and anything touching it will become holy.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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