Exodus 29:42
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 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.

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 Version
a 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 Bible
It 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 Bible
It 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 1917
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.

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



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.

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Exodus 29
1. The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar
38. The continual burnt offerings
45. God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel












For the generations to come
This phrase emphasizes the perpetual nature of the commandment. It indicates that the practice is not just for the immediate audience but for all future descendants of Israel. This continuity underscores the importance of maintaining a relationship with God through established rituals. It reflects the covenantal promise made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, ensuring that their descendants would continue to be God's chosen people.

this burnt offering shall be made regularly
The regularity of the burnt offering signifies the ongoing need for atonement and dedication to God. Burnt offerings were a central part of Israelite worship, symbolizing complete surrender to God. The Hebrew term for "burnt offering" is "olah," meaning "that which goes up," referring to the smoke rising to God. This regular offering foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once for all (Hebrews 10:10).

at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, or Tabernacle, was the designated place where God would dwell among His people. Its entrance was a sacred space, symbolizing the threshold between the divine and the human. This location for the offering highlights the importance of approaching God with reverence and the need for mediation, which in the New Testament is fulfilled in Christ, our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16).

before the LORD
Offering sacrifices "before the LORD" indicates that these acts were performed in God's presence, acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness. It reflects the understanding that worship is directed to God alone, who is both the audience and the recipient of the offerings. This phrase also reminds believers of the need for sincerity and purity in worship, as God sees the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).

where I will meet you to speak with you
This promise of divine encounter underscores the relational aspect of the covenant. God desires to communicate with His people, providing guidance, instruction, and assurance. The Tabernacle served as a tangible reminder of God's presence and His willingness to engage with His people. In the New Testament, this meeting place is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the Word made flesh (John 1:14), and through whom believers have direct access to God (Ephesians 2:18).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The 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 Worship
The 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?

11. What is the purpose of the Tent of Meeting?

12. Who were the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites?

13. Is there any archaeological or historical evidence for a distinct “Tent of Meeting” as described in Exodus 33:7–11, given that later passages describe the Tabernacle differently?

14. Exodus 39:32-43: Is there any extrabiblical evidence supporting the construction of such an elaborate tabernacle and its components as described?
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

Parallel Commentaries ...


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


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