Nehemiah 10:33
For the shewbread, and for the continual meat offering, and for the continual burnt offering, of the sabbaths, of the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God.
Nehemiah 10:33 · King James Version
Meaning
Within this verse from the book of Nehemiah, the author describes the various offerings and sacrifices that were to be made in the house of God. The shewbread, meat offerings, and burnt offerings were all essential components of the religious practices of Israel. These offerings were to be made on the sabbaths, new moons, and set feasts as part of the worship and dedication to God. Additionally, sin offerings were required to make atonement for the sins of Israel, demonstrating the importance of repentance and forgiveness in the eyes of God. All of these rituals were carried out as part of the larger work of maintaining the house of God, ensuring its holiness and sanctity. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the need for continual worship and sacrifice in the service of the Lord.
Theological Overview
The verse from 1 Chronicles 9:21 speaks about the various offerings and sacrifices that were required in the temple to maintain the worship of God. The term "shewbread" refers to the bread that was placed in the tabernacle as an offering to the Lord. The "continual meat offering" and "continual burnt offering" were daily sacrifices that symbolized the people's dedication and commitment to God. The mention of the sabbaths, new moons, and set feasts highlights the importance of observing these sacred times in the Jewish calendar. The inclusion of sin offerings emphasizes the need for atonement for the sins of Israel. All these acts of worship were essential for the proper functioning of the temple and the spiritual well-being of the people. It underscores the significance of maintaining a close relationship with God through obedience and devotion.
Nehemiah 10:33 in other translations
American Standard Version
for the showbread, and for the continual meal-offering, and for the continual burnt-offering, for the sabbaths, for the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin-offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God.
World English Bible
for the show bread, and for the continual meal offering, and for the continual burnt offering, for the Sabbaths, for the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God.
Douay-Rheims
For the loaves of proposition, and for the continual sacrifice, and for a continual holocaust on the sabbaths, on the new moons, on the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offering: that atonement might be made for Israel, and for every use of the house of our God.
Geneva Bible (1599)
For the shewbread, and for the daily offring, and for the daily burnt offring, the Sabbaths, the newe moones, for the solemne feastes, and for the thinges that were sanctified, and for the sinne offrings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the worke of the house of our God.