Exodus 29:18

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

ثُمَّ أحْرِقِ الكَبْشَ بِكَامِلِهِ عَلَى المَذْبَحِ. إنَّهُ ذَبِيحَةٌ صَاعِدَةٌ للهِ ، وَرَائِحَةٌ يُسَرُّ بِهَا اللهُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse instructs that a whole ram must be burned entirely on the altar as a burnt offering to the Lord. This offering is considered a sweet aroma and is made by fire, signifying total devotion. Moses is relaying God's instructions to the Israelites.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have your favorite toy and you decide to give it to your friend as a gift because you really care about them. This is like that, but instead of a toy, the Israelites are giving a whole ram to God, showing how much they love and respect Him.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1446 BC. It was given to the Israelites as they were about to enter the Promised Land, detailing the rituals and sacrifices they were to perform. In ancient times, offerings were a common way to communicate with and honor gods.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse can be applied to how we dedicate our lives to God. Just as the entire ram was offered, we can think about giving our whole selves to God in service and devotion, showing that our commitment is complete and wholehearted.

Topics

• sacrifice
• devotion
• worship
• offerings
• commitment
• holiness

Related Verses

• Leviticus 1:9
• Leviticus 1:17
• Ephesians 5:2
• Romans 12:1
• John 3:16

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the whole ram burned?

The whole ram was burned to symbolize complete devotion and sacrifice, showing that nothing was withheld from God.

What does 'sweet savor' mean in this context?

'Sweet savor' refers to the pleasant aroma of the offering, symbolizing the pleasing nature of the offering to God, indicating that He accepts it with joy.

Is this practice still relevant today?

While physical offerings are not practiced in the same way today, the principle of total devotion and giving our whole selves to God remains relevant in Christian practice.

How does this verse relate to Christian teachings?

This verse teaches about the concept of sacrifice, which is central to Christian teachings, as Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is seen as the ultimate offering for sin.