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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He brought a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb for a burnt offering,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />one bull from the herd, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year, as a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />one bull, one ram, <i>and</i> one male lamb one year old, as a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />one bull, one ram, one male lamb one year old, for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />one bull, one ram, one male lamb one year old, for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />one bull from the herd, one ram, one male lamb one year old, for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, one male lamb one year old, as a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, and a one year old male lamb for a burnt offering; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year, for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt-offering:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />One bullock, son of a cow, one ram, one lamb, son of his year, for a burnt-offering:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />an ox from the herd, and a ram, and a one-year-old lamb as a holocaust,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />one bull from the herd, one ram, and one yearling lamb for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And one ox, a son of a herd, and one ram and one lamb, a son of a year for a burnt offering.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burnt-offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />One calf of the herd, one ram, one he-lamb of a year old for a whole-burnt-offering,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/7-81.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=2670" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Offerings of Dedication</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">80</span>one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; <span class="reftext">81</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">young</a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: bā·qār (N-ms) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6499.htm" title="6499: par (N-ms) -- Young bull, steer. Or par; from parar; a bullock.">bull,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: ’a·yil (N-ms) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">ram,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3532.htm" title="3532: ke·ḇeś- (N-ms) -- A lamb. From an unused root meaning to dominate; a ram.">male lamb</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a year old</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šə·nā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: lə·‘ō·lāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">for a burnt offering;</a> </span><span class="reftext">82</span>one male goat for a sin offering;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-37.htm">Exodus 25:37</a></span><br />Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23</a></span><br />He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2-4</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. / He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-20.htm">2 Chronicles 4:20-22</a></span><br />the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; / the wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers of pure gold; and the gold doors of the temple: the inner doors to the Most Holy Place as well as the doors of the main hall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-2.htm">Zechariah 4:2</a></span><br />“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-12.htm">Revelation 1:12-13</a></span><br />Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a></span><br />This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Revelation 2:5</a></span><br />Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-5.htm">Revelation 4:5</a></span><br />From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-4.htm">Revelation 11:4</a></span><br />These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-77.htm">First</a> <a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">He-Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-77.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/7-79.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/numbers/7-77.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/numbers/7-75.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/8-8.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/numbers/8-8.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/numbers/8-12.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/numbers/7-87.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/numbers/7-87.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-83.htm">First</a> <a href="/numbers/15-11.htm">He-Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/9-11.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-82.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/7-82.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/8-8.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/numbers/15-6.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/numbers/7-83.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/numbers/7-87.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>one young bull</b><br>In the context of ancient Israelite worship, the offering of a young bull was significant due to its value and symbolism. Bulls were considered valuable livestock, representing strength and wealth. The use of a young bull in offerings is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm">Leviticus 1:3</a>, where it is specified for burnt offerings. This offering symbolizes atonement and dedication to God. The bull's strength and vigor can also be seen as a type of Christ, who offered Himself in the prime of His life.<p><b>one ram</b><br>Rams were often used in sacrificial offerings, symbolizing leadership and authority. In <a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Genesis 22:13</a>, a ram is provided by God as a substitute for Isaac, prefiguring Christ as the substitutionary sacrifice for humanity. The ram's horns were also used to make trumpets, which played a role in religious ceremonies and warfare, as seen in <a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Joshua 6:4-5</a>. The ram offering in <a href="/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81</a> signifies submission to God's authority and the acknowledgment of His provision.<p><b>and one male lamb a year old</b><br>The specification of a male lamb a year old is significant in the sacrificial system. A year-old lamb is in its prime, symbolizing innocence and purity. This is a direct foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the "Lamb of God" (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>), who was without blemish and offered as a sacrifice for sin. The Passover lamb, as described in <a href="/exodus/12-5.htm">Exodus 12:5</a>, also had to be a year-old male without defect, further connecting this offering to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.<p><b>for a burnt offering;</b><br>Burnt offerings were entirely consumed by fire, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication to God. This type of offering is detailed in <a href="/leviticus/1.htm">Leviticus 1</a> and represents atonement for sin and the worshiper's total commitment to God. The burnt offering is a voluntary act of worship, expressing devotion and seeking reconciliation with God. In the New Testament, this is fulfilled in Christ's complete and perfect sacrifice, as described in <a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a>, where His offering sanctifies believers once and for all.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the offerings from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were commanded to bring offerings for the dedication of the altar.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the offerings were made.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_naphtali.htm">Tribe of Naphtali</a></b><br>The tribe responsible for the offering on the twelfth day, as part of the dedication of the altar.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/burnt_offering.htm">Burnt Offering</a></b><br>A sacrificial offering that was completely consumed by fire, symbolizing complete surrender to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_sacrifice.htm">The Significance of Sacrifice</a></b><br>The burnt offering represents total dedication and surrender to God. As believers, we are called to offer our lives wholly to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a></b><br>Each tribe participated in the dedication of the altar, symbolizing unity among God's people. In the church today, unity in worship and purpose is essential.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience.htm">The Role of Obedience</a></b><br>The Israelites followed God's specific instructions for the offerings. Obedience to God's Word is crucial in our spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/foreshadowing_christ's_sacrifice.htm">Foreshadowing Christ's Sacrifice</a></b><br>The sacrificial system points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. Understanding this connection deepens our appreciation for His atonement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_dedication.htm">Personal Dedication</a></b><br>Just as the offerings were given for the dedication of the altar, we are called to dedicate our lives and resources to God's service.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_sacrifices_for_unintentional_sins_conflict_with_god's_mercy.htm">Numbers 15:24-29: If unintentional sins still require sacrifices, does this conflict with the notion of a merciful God who judges intent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nomads_manage_vast_wealth.htm">Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_feasible_were_30,000_sacrifices.htm">How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/singers__200_(ezra)_or_245_(nehemiah).htm">How many singers accompanied the assembly? Two hundred (Ezra 2:65) Two hundred and forty-five (Nehemiah 7:67)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-81.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֞ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">young</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bull,</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(par)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6499.htm">Strong's 6499: </a> </span><span class="str2">Young bull, steer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ram,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֧יִל</span> <span class="translit">(’a·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">male lamb</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּֽבֶשׂ־</span> <span class="translit">(ke·ḇeś-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3532.htm">Strong's 3532: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamb</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a year old,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for a burnt offering;</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֹלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> </span><span class="str2">Whole burnt offering</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-81.htm">Numbers 7:81 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-81.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:81 One young bull one ram one male (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-80.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:80"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:80" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-82.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:82"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:82" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>