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On the Sabbath day two he-lambs a year old without blemish, and two tenth parts [of an ephah] of fine flour for a meal-offering, mingled with oil, and the drink-offering of it:
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An Elevated Sabbath
Commentators agree that the Sabbath required a special, additional offering. On top of the daily sacrifices, two more lambs were to be offered. John Calvin explains this was to exalt the Sabbath, making it distinct from other days and renewing the people's focus on their religious duties.
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18th Century
Theologian
The Sabbath-offering, not previously enjoined, consisted of two lambs, properly accompanied, in addition to the regular daily offering.
19th Century
Bishop
And on the sabbath day two lambs ... — The Sabbath offering which was to be added to the daily sacrifice is here enjoined…
16th Century
And on the Sabbath-day. What was omitted in the former passage is supplied here: that is, on the Sabbath the continual sacrifice was to be…
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17th Century
Pastor
And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot Just such as were app…
Minister
Every Sabbath day, besides the two lambs offered for the daily burnt offering, two more must be offered. This teaches us to double our devotions on…