New International Version “For the generations to come this burnt offering is to be made regularly at the entrance to the tent of meeting, before the LORD. There I will meet you and speak to you; New Living Translation “These burnt offerings are to be made each day from generation to generation. Offer them in the LORD’s presence at the Tabernacle entrance; there I will meet with you and speak with you. English Standard Version It shall be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance of the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you, to speak to you there. Berean Standard Bible For the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. Berean Literal Bible a continual burnt offering throughout your⁺ generations at the door of the Tent of Meeting before the face of YHWH, where there I will meet you⁺ to speak to you there. King James Bible This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee. New King James Version This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. New American Standard Bible It shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the doorway of the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you, to speak to you there. NASB 1995 “It shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the doorway of the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you, to speak to you there. NASB 1977 “It shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the doorway of the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you, to speak to you there. Legacy Standard Bible It shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the doorway of the tent of meeting before Yahweh, where I will meet with you, to speak to you there. Amplified Bible This will be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you, to speak to you there. Berean Annotated Bible For the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD {YHWH}, where I will meet you⁺ to speak with you. Christian Standard Bible This will be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance to the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. Holman Christian Standard Bible This will be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance to the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. American Standard Version It shall be a continual burnt-offering throughout your generations at the door of the tent of meeting before Jehovah, where I will meet with you, to speak there unto thee. English Revised Version It shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tent of meeting before the LORD: where I will meet with you, to speak there unto thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation "For generations to come this will be the daily burnt offering [made] in the LORD's presence at the entrance to the tent of meeting. There I will meet with you to speak to you. Good News Translation For all time to come, this burnt offering is to be offered in my presence at the entrance of the Tent of my presence. That is where I will meet my people and speak to you. International Standard Version It is to be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the doorway to the Tent of Meeting in the LORD's presence, where I'll meet with you to speak to you there. NET Bible "This will be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance of the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you to speak to you there. New Heart English Bible It shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you, to speak there to you. Webster's Bible Translation This shall be a continual burnt-offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you to speak there to thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. World English Bible It shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the Tent of Meeting before Yahweh, where I will meet with you, to speak there to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiona continual burnt-offering for your generations [at] the opening of the Tent of Meeting before YHWH, to where I meet with you to speak to you there, Berean Literal Bible a continual burnt offering throughout your⁺ generations at the door of the Tent of Meeting before the face of YHWH, where there I will meet you⁺ to speak to you there. Young's Literal Translation a continual burnt-offering for your generations, at the opening of the tent of meeting, before Jehovah, whither I am met with you, to speak unto thee there, Smith's Literal Translation A burnt-offering of continuance for your generations at the door of the tent of appointment before Jehovah, where I will meet with you there, to speak to thee there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIt is a sacrifice to the Lord, by perpetual oblation unto your generations, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony before the Lord, where I will appoint to speak unto thee. Catholic Public Domain Version It is a sacrifice to the Lord, by a perpetual oblation among your generations, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony before the Lord, where I resolve to speak to you. New American Bible Throughout your generations this regular burnt offering shall be made before the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting, where I will meet you and speak to you. New Revised Standard Version It shall be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance of the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you, to speak to you there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD, where I will meet you, to speak there to you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A sacrifice constantly for your generations in the door of the Time Tent before LORD JEHOVAH where I shall meet you there to speak with you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It shall be a continual burnt-offering throughout your generations at the door of the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you, to speak there unto thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation a perpetual sacrifice throughout your generations, at the door of the tabernacle of witness before the Lord; wherein I will be known to thee from thence, so as to speak to thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Daily Offerings…41And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. 42For the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. 43I will also meet with the Israelites there, and that place will be consecrated by My glory.… Cross References For the generations to come, Exodus 12:14 And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come. Leviticus 3:17 This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.” this burnt offering shall be made regularly Numbers 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, Leviticus 6:12-13 The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it. / The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not be extinguished. at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting Exodus 40:29 He placed the altar of burnt offering near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded him. Leviticus 1:3 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. Leviticus 4:4 He must bring the bull to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, lay his hand on the bull’s head, and slaughter it before the LORD. before the LORD, Leviticus 1:5 And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 3:2 He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar. where I will meet you to speak with you. Exodus 25:22 And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites. Numbers 7:89 When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. Exodus 33:11 Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. Leviticus 6:9-13 “Command Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the hearth of the altar all night, until morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar. / And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it. / Then he must take off his garments, put on other clothes, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place. … Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. Exodus 30:7-8 And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. Treasury of Scripture This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there to you. * a continual Exodus 29:38 Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually. Exodus 30:8 And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations. Numbers 28:6 It is a continual burnt offering, which was ordained in mount Sinai for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD. Jump to Previous Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Congregation Continual Door Doorway Face Generation Generations Meet Meeting Met Offering Opening Regular Regularly Speak Tabernacle Talk Tent Throughout WhitherJump to Next Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Congregation Continual Door Doorway Face Generation Generations Meet Meeting Met Offering Opening Regular Regularly Speak Tabernacle Talk Tent Throughout WhitherExodus 29 1. The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar38. The continual burnt offerings 45. God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel For the generations to come, Israel’s worship was to continue beyond the wilderness generation and become a lasting covenant responsibility in the land God promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Parents were to teach their children that the LORD had redeemed them, dwelt among them, and provided the way for them to approach Him. Exo 12:14 And this day will be a memorial for you,… this burnt offering shall be made regularly The morning and evening sacrifice established a continual pattern of atonement, consecration, and dependence upon God. The whole offering (Hebrew olah, meaning “that which goes up”) ascending on the altar portrayed wholehearted devotion to the LORD. Its unceasing repetition also revealed that animal sacrifices could not finally remove sin, preparing the way for Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10–14). Num 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering… at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting The altar stood before the sanctuary where the LORD had chosen to make His dwelling known among Israel. No Israelite entered God’s presence casually; sacrifice and priestly mediation stood at the threshold. Jesus Christ fulfills that access as the perfect High Priest, opening the way to God for all who come through Him (Hebrews 4:14–16; 10:19–22). Exo 40:29 He placed the altar of burnt offering near the entrance… before the LORD, Every offering was presented under God’s holy gaze and for His glory rather than human display. Israel’s worship acknowledged His kingship, holiness, and rightful claim upon His people. The LORD who received the sacrifice also examined the hearts of those who brought it. Lev 1:5 And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD,… where I will meet you to speak with you. God did not establish the Tabernacle merely as a place for ritual but as the appointed place of covenant fellowship and divine instruction. From there He guided Moses and made His will known to Israel. God’s desire to dwell with His people reaches its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, Immanuel, through whom believers have access to the Father. Exo 25:22 And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat,… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the Tabernacle and the sacrificial system from God. 2. Aaron and His Sons The priests who were to perform the sacrifices and maintain the rituals as commanded by God. 3. The Tent of Meeting Also known as the Tabernacle, this was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel who established the sacrificial system as a means of maintaining a relationship with His people. 5. Burnt Offering A specific type of sacrifice that was completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God. Teaching Points The Importance of Regular WorshipThe command for regular burnt offerings highlights the importance of consistent worship and dedication to God in our daily lives. God's Desire for Relationship The phrase "There I will meet you and speak with you" underscores God's desire to communicate and have a relationship with His people. Symbolism of Sacrifice The burnt offering symbolizes total dedication and surrender to God, which is a model for how believers should live their lives. Christ as the Fulfillment Understanding the sacrificial system helps us appreciate the significance of Christ's sacrifice, which fulfills and surpasses the Old Testament offerings. Living Sacrifices Today As believers, we are called to be living sacrifices, dedicating our lives to God's service and seeking to please Him in all we do. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 29:42?2. How does Exodus 29:42 emphasize the importance of daily worship in our lives? 3. What role does the "tent of meeting" play in our spiritual practices today? 4. How can we ensure our prayers are a "pleasing aroma" to God? 5. What New Testament passages connect with the concept of continual offerings to God? 6. How can we apply the principle of daily offerings to our personal devotion? 7. What is the significance of the "tent of meeting" in Exodus 29:42? 8. How does Exodus 29:42 relate to the concept of daily worship? 9. Why is a "perpetual burnt offering" important in Exodus 29:42? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29? What Does Exodus 29:42 Mean For the generations to come- God establishes worship that outlives the first audience. • Exodus 12:14 shows the same wording for the Passover, revealing His pattern of covenant continuity. • Psalm 100:5 reminds us that “His faithfulness continues through all generations,” anchoring every age to His unchanging character. - The phrase grounds our faith in history: what He commanded Israel centuries ago still instructs the church about His holiness today (1 Corinthians 10:11). this burnt offering shall be made regularly - A twice-daily sacrifice (Exodus 29:38–39; Numbers 28:3-4) created an unbroken rhythm of surrender. • Regular worship trains the heart; familiarity ought never dull reverence (Malachi 1:11). • Hebrews 10:11 contrasts priests “standing daily” with Christ’s single, sufficient offering (Hebrews 10:12), yet the call to continual devotion remains. - Obedience is measured in consistency, not occasional fervor (Luke 16:10). at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting - Location mattered: the door was the threshold between common life and sacred presence (Exodus 33:7). • Worship was public enough for Israel to witness, yet restricted enough to honor God’s majesty (Leviticus 17:4). - Today Christ is the true Door (John 10:9), fulfilling the symbolism and granting us entry. before the LORD - Every sacrifice was offered “to the LORD,” not to impress onlookers (1 Samuel 2:30). • Living “before His face” shapes motives (Genesis 17:1; Psalm 16:8). • Worship without conscious God-ward focus slips into empty ritual (Isaiah 29:13). where I will meet you to speak with you - God Himself initiates the encounter (Exodus 25:22; 29:43). • Sacrifice clears the way for fellowship; voice follows atonement. • In Christ the pattern reaches its goal: through His blood we “draw near with confidence” and hear Him by His Spirit (Hebrews 4:16; John 14:26). - True worship is dialogue—our offering, His word—sustaining covenant relationship. summary Exodus 29:42 weaves together permanence (“for the generations”), perseverance (“regularly”), place (“entrance”), priority (“before the LORD”), and personal communion (“I will meet you”). The daily burnt offering pointed to the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ, yet still calls believers to continual, God-focused worship where sacrifice and Scripture meet us with His living voice. Verse 42. - Throughout your generations. Rather, "for your generations." The tabernacle of the congregation. Rather, "of meeting" - "the tabernacle of meeting, where I will meet you." The verb and substantive are modifications of the same word, ועד. It is this passage which definitely fixes the meaning of the phrase incorrectly rendered "the tabernacle of the congregation" by our translators. CHAPTER 29:43-46 Hebrew For the generations to come,לְדֹרֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם (lə·ḏō·rō·ṯê·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling this burnt offering עֹלַ֤ת (‘ō·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering shall be made regularly תָּמִיד֙ (tā·mîḏ) Adverb Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice at the entrance פֶּ֥תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way to the Tent אֹֽהֶל־ (’ō·hel-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵ֖ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel where אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I will meet אִוָּעֵ֤ד (’iw·wā·‘êḏ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3259: To fix upon, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage you to speak לְדַבֵּ֥ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with you. אֵלֶ֖יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Additonal Resources Exodus 29:42 Blue Letter BibleExodus 29:42 Bible Gateway Exodus 29:42 Bible.com Exodus 29:42 NIV |
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