Numbers 28:2 nasb — "Command the sons of Israel and say to them, 'You shall be careful to present My offering, My food for My offerings by…

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""Command the sons of Israel and say to them, 'You shall be careful to present My offering, My food for My offerings by fire, of a soothing aroma to Me, at their appointed time.'"

— Numbers 28:2, NASB

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Numbers 28 — Context

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Command the sons of Israel and say to them, 'You shall be careful to present My offering, My food for My offerings by fire, of a soothing aroma to Me, at their appointed time.'

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"You shall say to them, 'This is the offering by fire which you shall offer to the LORD: two male lambs one year old without defect as a continual burnt offering every day.

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'You shall offer the one lamb in the morning and the other lamb you shall offer at twilight;

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also a tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a grain offering, mixed with a fourth of a hin of beaten oil.

Numbers 28:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 28:2 say?
Numbers 28:2 in the NASB reads: “"Command the sons of Israel and say to them, 'You shall be careful to present My offering, My food for My offerings by fire, of a soothing aroma to Me, at their appointed time.'”
Where is Numbers 28:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 28:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 28, verse 2.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 28:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 28:2 in?
Numbers 28:2 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 Numbers 28:2?
Numbers 28:2 reads (NASB): “"Command the sons of Israel and say to them, 'You shall be careful to present My offering, My food for My offerings by fire, of a soothing aroma to Me, at their appointed time.'” 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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