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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/7-63.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=2521" 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">62</span>one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; <span class="reftext">63</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">64</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/24-6.htm">Leviticus 24:6-7</a></span><br />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_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/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / 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; ...<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="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a></span><br />Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-1.htm">Exodus 30:1-10</a></span><br />“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/2-1.htm">Leviticus 2:1-2</a></span><br />“When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/6-14.htm">Leviticus 6:14-18</a></span><br />Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. / The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">1 Chronicles 28:16-17</a></span><br />the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; / the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a></span><br />So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a></span><br />As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Luke 21:1-4</a></span><br />Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.</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/7-57.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">First</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">He-Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-69.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/numbers/7-69.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/numbers/7-69.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/numbers/7-69.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/numbers/7-69.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-65.htm">First</a> <a href="/numbers/7-69.htm">He-Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-69.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/numbers/7-64.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/7-64.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-69.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/numbers/7-69.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/numbers/7-65.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/numbers/7-69.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. In the sacrificial system, a bull was often used for sin offerings and burnt offerings, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. The use of a young bull in this passage aligns with the broader Levitical sacrificial system outlined in <a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm">Leviticus 1:3-9</a>, where a bull is specified for burnt offerings, indicating a complete surrender to God.<p><b>one ram</b><br>The ram, another significant animal in Israelite sacrifices, often symbolized substitution and atonement. The ram's use in sacrifices can be traced back to the story of Abraham and Isaac in <a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Genesis 22:13</a>, where a ram was provided by God as a substitute for Isaac. In the context of <a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63</a>, the ram's inclusion in the burnt offering underscores themes of obedience and submission to God's will, as well as the idea of substitutionary atonement, which is a precursor to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.<p><b>and one male lamb a year old</b><br>A male lamb, particularly one that is a year old, was a common offering in the sacrificial system, symbolizing innocence and purity. The specification of a year-old lamb indicates it is in its prime, representing the best of what the offerer could give. This mirrors the Passover lamb in <a href="/exodus/12-5.htm">Exodus 12:5</a>, which was also to be without blemish and a year old, foreshadowing Christ as the "Lamb of God" (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>) who takes away the sin of the world. The lamb's role in the sacrificial system points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who was without sin and offered Himself willingly.<p><b>for a burnt offering;</b><br>The burnt offering was a central element of Israelite worship, signifying total dedication and consecration to God. Unlike other offerings, the burnt offering was entirely consumed by fire, symbolizing the complete surrender of the offerer to God. This act of worship is detailed in <a href="/leviticus/1.htm">Leviticus 1</a>, where the burnt offering is described as a pleasing aroma to the Lord. The concept of a burnt offering prefigures the total sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself wholly for humanity's redemption, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a>, where Christ's sacrifice is described as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_naphtali.htm">Tribe of Naphtali</a></b><br>This verse is part of the offerings brought by the leaders of the tribes of Israel during the dedication of the altar. The tribe of Naphtali is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the son of Jacob and Bilhah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>As the leader of the Israelites, Moses is overseeing the dedication of the altar and the offerings brought by each tribe.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. The offerings are being made for the dedication of the altar within the Tabernacle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/burnt_offering.htm">Burnt Offering</a></b><br>A type of sacrifice in the Old Testament where the entire animal is consumed by fire on the altar, symbolizing complete surrender and atonement to God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/altar_dedication.htm">Altar Dedication</a></b><br>The event where the leaders of the tribes of Israel bring offerings to dedicate the altar, signifying the importance of worship and sacrifice in their relationship with 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, recognizing that everything we have is from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_burnt_offering.htm">Symbolism of the Burnt Offering</a></b><br>The complete consumption of the offering by fire symbolizes purification and atonement. In our spiritual lives, we should seek to be purified and wholly devoted to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a></b><br>Each tribe brought similar offerings, highlighting unity in worship and dedication among the people of Israel. In the body of Christ, unity in purpose and worship is essential.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/foreshadowing_of_christ's_sacrifice.htm">Foreshadowing of Christ's Sacrifice</a></b><br>The burnt offerings point forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once for all. This should deepen our appreciation for His atoning work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_dedication.htm">Personal Dedication</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites brought offerings to dedicate the altar, we are called to dedicate our lives and resources to God's service, seeking His will in all we do.<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_israelites_supply_many_sacrifice_animals.htm">How could the Israelites realistically supply the large number of animals required for the consecutive sacrifices in Numbers 29?</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/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/does_archaeology_support_numbers_29.htm">Is there any archaeological record corroborating the elaborate sacrificial system described in Numbers 29?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-63.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/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-63.htm">Numbers 7:63 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-63.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:63 One young bull one ram one male (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-62.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:62"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:62" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-64.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:64"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:64" /></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>