Numbers 29:20
New International Version
“’On the third day offer eleven bulls, two rams and fourteen male lambs a year old, all without defect.

New Living Translation
“On the third day of the festival, sacrifice eleven young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.

English Standard Version
“On the third day eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without blemish,

Berean Standard Bible
On the third day you are to present eleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,

King James Bible
And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish;

New King James Version
‘On the third day present eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs in their first year without blemish,

New American Standard Bible
‘Then on the third day: eleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs one year old without defect;

NASB 1995
‘Then on the third day: eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without defect;

NASB 1977
‘Then on the third day: eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without defect;

Legacy Standard Bible
‘Then on the third day: eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without blemish;

Amplified Bible
‘Then on the third day [of the Feast of Booths]: eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without blemish,

Christian Standard Bible
“On the third day present eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old—all unblemished—

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the third day present 11 bulls, two rams, 14 male lambs a year old—all unblemished—

American Standard Version
And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old without blemish;

English Revised Version
And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs of the first year without blemish;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"On the third day bring 11 bulls, 2 rams, and 14 one-year-old lambs that have no defects.

Good News Translation
On the third day offer eleven young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all without any defects.

International Standard Version
"On the third day, you are to present eleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen one year old lambs, all without defects,

Majority Standard Bible
On the third day you are to present eleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,

NET Bible
"'On the third day you must offer eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs one year old, all without blemish,

New Heart English Bible
"'On the third day eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without blemish;

Webster's Bible Translation
And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish;

World English Bible
“‘On the third day: eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without defect;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And on the third day: eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones;

Young's Literal Translation
'And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones;

Smith's Literal Translation
And in the third day, eleven bullock; two rams, fourteen blameless lambs, sons of a year.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The third day you shall offer eleven calves, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:

Catholic Public Domain Version
On the third day, you shall offer eleven calves, two rams, and fourteen immaculate one-year-old lambs.

New American Bible
On the third day: eleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen unblemished yearling lambs,

New Revised Standard Version
On the third day: eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without blemish,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in the third day, eleven bulls and two rams and fourteen lambs, males of a year that have no flaw in them;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs of the first year without blemish;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
On the third day eleven calves, two rams, fourteen lambs of a year old without blemish.

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Context
The Feast of Tabernacles
19Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. 20On the third day you are to present eleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, 21along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.…

Cross References
Leviticus 23:33-36
And the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days. / On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. ...

Exodus 29:38-42
This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. ...

2 Chronicles 8:12-13
At that time Solomon offered burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of the LORD he had built in front of the portico. / He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.

Ezra 3:4
They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day.

Nehemiah 8:14-18
And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, / and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” / And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim. ...

1 Kings 8:65-66
So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all. / On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel.

2 Chronicles 7:8-10
So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days. / On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. / On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel.

Deuteronomy 16:13-15
You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. / And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. / For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that your joy will be complete.

1 Chronicles 23:31
Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them.

Ezekiel 45:25
During the seven days of the feast that begins on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, he is to make the same provision for sin offerings, burnt offerings, grain offerings, and oil.’

John 7:2
However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near.

John 7:37-38
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”

Colossians 2:16-17
Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.

Hebrews 10:1
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

Matthew 5:17
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.


Treasury of Scripture

And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish;

after the manner

Numbers 29:18
And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

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On the third day
The phrase "On the third day" holds significant biblical symbolism, often associated with divine intervention and completion. In the Hebrew context, the number three frequently signifies completeness or perfection, as seen in the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day, which is a cornerstone of Christian faith. This timing in the sacrificial sequence underscores the importance of divine order and the anticipation of God's perfect plan unfolding in His appointed time.

you are to present
The directive "you are to present" indicates an act of offering or bringing forth something of value to God. In Hebrew, the root word for "present" is "qarab," which means to draw near or approach. This act of presenting sacrifices is not merely a ritualistic duty but a profound expression of worship and obedience, drawing the Israelites closer to God. It reflects the heart's intention to honor God with the best of what they have, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace.

eleven bulls
The "eleven bulls" signify a substantial offering, representing strength and wealth. Bulls were considered valuable assets in ancient agrarian societies, and offering them to God was a significant act of devotion and sacrifice. The number eleven, being one more than ten, can symbolize going beyond the norm, suggesting an abundance in the offering, reflecting the Israelites' gratitude and recognition of God's provision.

two rams
The "two rams" are part of the sacrificial system, symbolizing leadership and authority. Rams, often associated with leaders or patriarchs, were used in various offerings, including the consecration of priests. The duality of the offering may represent the balance and partnership in leadership, as well as the need for atonement and dedication in guiding the people according to God's will.

fourteen male lambs a year old
The "fourteen male lambs a year old" highlight purity and innocence, as lambs were often used in sin offerings and symbolize Christ, the Lamb of God. The number fourteen, being double the number seven, which signifies completeness, suggests a fullness of offering. The specification of "a year old" indicates the prime of life, offering God the best and most unblemished, reflecting the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who was without sin.

all unblemished
The requirement that all offerings be "unblemished" underscores the necessity of purity and perfection in sacrifices made to God. In Hebrew, "tamim" means complete or whole, emphasizing that God deserves the best, without defect or imperfection. This foreshadows the perfect sacrifice of Christ, who was sinless and blameless, fulfilling the law's requirements and providing the ultimate atonement for humanity's sins.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the third
הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֛י (haš·šə·lî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

day
וּבַיּ֧וֹם (ū·ḇay·yō·wm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

[you are to present] eleven
עַשְׁתֵּי־ (‘aš·tê-)
Number - common singular construct
Strong's 6249: Eleven, eleventh

bulls,
פָּרִ֥ים (pā·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer

two
שְׁנָ֑יִם (šə·nā·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

rams,
אֵילִ֣ם (’ê·lim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

[and] fourteen
אַרְבָּעָ֥ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

male lambs
כְּבָשִׂ֧ים (kə·ḇā·śîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3532: A lamb

a year old,
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

all unblemished,
תְּמִימִֽם׃ (tə·mî·mim)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth


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