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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/7-57.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=2472" 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">56</span>one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; <span class="reftext">57</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">58</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/25-29.htm">Exodus 25:29</a></span><br />You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Exodus 37:16</a></span><br />He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/2-4.htm">Leviticus 2:4</a></span><br />Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must consist of fine flour, either unleavened cakes mixed with oil or unleavened wafers coated with oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Leviticus 7:12-13</a></span><br />If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. / Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-5.htm">Leviticus 24:5-9</a></span><br />You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-32.htm">1 Chronicles 9:32</a></span><br />Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">1 Chronicles 23:29</a></span><br />as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4</a></span><br />Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">2 Chronicles 29:31</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-33.htm">Nehemiah 10:33</a></span><br />for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/45-17.htm">Ezekiel 45:17</a></span><br />And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-4.htm">Matthew 12:4</a></span><br />He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Mark 2:26</a></span><br />During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-4.htm">Luke 6:4</a></span><br />He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-11.htm">John 6:11</a></span><br />Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.</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/7-51.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/numbers/7-51.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/numbers/7-51.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/numbers/7-51.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/numbers/7-51.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-53.htm">First</a> <a href="/numbers/7-51.htm">He-Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-51.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-53.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/7-55.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-51.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/numbers/7-51.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/numbers/7-53.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/numbers/7-51.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">First</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">He-Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-58.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/7-58.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/numbers/7-63.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, reflecting the worshiper's desire to be in right standing with Him. 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 the context of <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57</a>, the ram is part of the burnt offering, which was a voluntary act of worship, expressing devotion and commitment to God. The ram is also significant in the story of Abraham and Isaac (<a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Genesis 22:13</a>), where God provides a ram as a substitute sacrifice, prefiguring Christ's substitutionary atonement for humanity.<p><b>and one male lamb a year old</b><br>The specification of a male lamb a year old is important, as it indicates the lamb is in its prime, without blemish, and suitable for sacrifice. This mirrors the requirements for the Passover lamb (<a href="/exodus/12-5.htm">Exodus 12:5</a>), which is a direct foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the "Lamb of God" (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>), who was without sin and offered Himself for the sins of the world. The age and condition of the lamb highlight the purity and perfection required in a sacrifice, pointing to the sinless nature of Christ.<p><b>for a burnt offering</b><br>The burnt offering was one of the most common and significant offerings in the Old Testament, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication to God. Unlike other offerings, the burnt offering was entirely consumed by fire, representing the worshiper's total commitment and the desire for purification. This offering is a type of Christ's complete and willing sacrifice, as He gave Himself entirely for the redemption of humanity. The burnt offering's role in the sacrificial system underscores the necessity of atonement and the foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_ephraim.htm">Tribe of Ephraim</a></b><br>This verse is part of the offerings brought by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel during the dedication of the altar. The tribe of Ephraim is one of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/burnt_offering.htm">Burnt Offering</a></b><br>A significant type of sacrifice in the Old Testament, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. The burnt offering was entirely consumed by fire, representing total surrender to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The offerings were made at the altar in the Tabernacle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions from God regarding the offerings and the dedication of the altar.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/altar_dedication.htm">Altar Dedication</a></b><br>The event where the leaders of the tribes brought offerings for the dedication of the altar, signifying the importance of worship and sacrifice in the life of the Israelite community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/total_dedication_to_god.htm">Total Dedication to God</a></b><br>The burnt offering symbolizes complete surrender and dedication to God. As believers, we are called to offer our lives wholly to Him, holding nothing back.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_sacrifice.htm">The Importance of Sacrifice</a></b><br>Sacrifices in the Old Testament pointed to the need for atonement and reconciliation with God. Today, we recognize Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice, and we respond with gratitude and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship_and_leadership.htm">Community Worship and Leadership</a></b><br>The leaders of the tribes brought offerings on behalf of their people, highlighting the role of leadership in guiding communal worship and dedication to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_altar.htm">Symbolism of the Altar</a></b><br>The altar represents a place of meeting with God, where sacrifices are made. In our lives, we must have 'altars'—places and times dedicated to encountering God through prayer and worship.<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/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/why_identical_offerings_from_each_tribe.htm">Numbers 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_numbers_29_rituals_historically_feasible.htm">What evidence exists that these extensive rituals, detailed in Numbers 29, were historically observed or feasible at that scale?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-57.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/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-57.htm">Numbers 7:57 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:57 One young bull one ram one male (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-56.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:56"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:56" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-58.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:58"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:58" /></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>