Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Present as an aroma pleasing to the LORD a food offering consisting of a burnt offering of one bull, one ram and seven male lambs a year old, all without defect. New Living Translation You must present a burnt offering as a special gift, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. It will consist of one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects. English Standard Version but you shall offer a burnt offering, a food offering, with a pleasing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old without blemish, Berean Standard Bible As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, King James Bible But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish: New King James Version You shall present a burnt offering, an offering made by fire as a sweet aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven lambs in their first year without blemish, New American Standard Bible But you shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs one year old without defect; NASB 1995 ‘But you shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs one year old without defect; NASB 1977 ‘But you shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs one year old without defect; Legacy Standard Bible But you shall bring near a burnt offering, an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to Yahweh: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs one year old without blemish; Amplified Bible You shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire, as a sweet and soothing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs one year old without blemish; Christian Standard Bible Present a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old—all unblemished— Holman Christian Standard Bible Present a burnt offering, a fire offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old—all unblemished— American Standard Version but ye shall offer a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah: one bullock, one ram, seven he-lambs a year old without blemish; Contemporary English Version Bring to the altar one bull, one full-grown ram, and seven rams a year old that have nothing wrong with them. Then offer these as sacrifices to please me. English Revised Version but ye shall offer a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven he-lambs of the first year without blemish: GOD'S WORD® Translation As a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to the LORD, bring one bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old lambs that have no defects. Good News Translation Offer a burnt offering as a food offering to the LORD, an odor pleasing to him: one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old male lambs, all without any defects. International Standard Version You are to offer these burnt offerings by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, and seven one year old lambs, all without defects, Majority Standard Bible As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, NET Bible But you must offer a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, one bull, one ram, seven lambs one year old, all of them without blemish, New Heart English Bible but you shall offer a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old without blemish; Webster's Bible Translation But ye shall offer a burnt-offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savor to the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish: World English Bible but you shall offer a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasant aroma to Yahweh: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old without defect; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have brought a burnt-offering near, a fire-offering of refreshing fragrance, to YHWH: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones; Young's Literal Translation and ye have brought near a burnt-offering, a fire-offering, a sweet fragrance, to Jehovah; one bullock, one ram, seven lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones; Smith's Literal Translation And bring ye near a burnt-offering, a sacrifice, an odor of sweetness to Jehovah: one bullock, one ram, seven blameless lambs, sons of a year: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut you shall offer a holocaust for a most sweet odour to the Lord, one calf, one ram, and seven lambs of a year old, without blemish: Catholic Public Domain Version offering a holocaust as a most sweet odor to the Lord: one calf, one ram, and seven immaculate one-year-old lambs. New American Bible You will offer a burnt offering, an oblation of pleasing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, and seven unblemished yearling lambs, New Revised Standard Version You shall offer a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a pleasing odor to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old without blemish, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you shall offer burnt offerings, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD: one bullock, one ram, and four lambs of the first year without blemish; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And bring burning peace offerings, an offering for a sweet fragrance savor to LORD JEHOVAH: one bull of a herd and one ram, and four lambs, sons of a year that have no flaw in them: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but ye shall present a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven he-lambs of the first year without blemish; Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall offer whole-burnt-offerings as sacrifices to the Lord, one calf, one ram, seven lambs of a year old without spot. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of Tabernacles…35On the eighth day you are to hold a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work. 36As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present an offering made by fire, a burnt offering of one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, 37along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.… Cross References Leviticus 23:36 For seven days you are to present a food offering to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present a food offering to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work. Deuteronomy 16:15 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. 2 Chronicles 7:9 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. Nehemiah 8:18 Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance. 1 Kings 8:66 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. 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. 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.’” Leviticus 23:34-36 “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. / For seven days you are to present a food offering to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present a food offering to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work. 2 Chronicles 30:23 The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy. 1 Kings 8:65 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. John 7:2 However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near. Deuteronomy 16:13-17 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. ... Zechariah 14:16-19 Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. / And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them. / And if the people of Egypt will not go up and enter in, then the rain will not fall on them; this will be the plague with which the LORD strikes the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. ... Exodus 23:16 You are also to keep the Feast of Harvest with the firstfruits of the produce from what you sow in the field. And keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather your produce from the field. 2 Chronicles 8:13 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. Treasury of Scripture But you shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet smell to the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish: Jump to Previous Aroma Blemish Bull Bullock Burnt Burnt-Offering Lambs Male Offer Offering Pleasant Pleasing Ram Sacrifice Savor Seven Soothing SweetJump to Next Aroma Blemish Bull Bullock Burnt Burnt-Offering Lambs Male Offer Offering Pleasant Pleasing Ram Sacrifice Savor Seven Soothing SweetNumbers 29 1. The offering at the feast of trumpets7. At the day of afflicting their souls 12. And on the eight days of the feast of tabernacles As a pleasing aroma to the LORD This phrase signifies the acceptance and satisfaction of God with the offering. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the aroma of sacrifices symbolized the worshiper's devotion and the desire to please God. This concept is echoed in Ephesians 5:2, where Christ's sacrifice is described as a "fragrant offering" to God, highlighting the ultimate fulfillment of sacrificial symbolism in Jesus. you are to present a food offering a burnt offering of one bull one ram and seven male lambs a year old all unblemished Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are given specific instructions on how to worship and offer sacrifices. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who commands the offerings and is the recipient of the sacrifices. 3. The Tabernacle The central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey, where sacrifices were made. 4. The Priests The descendants of Aaron, responsible for performing the sacrifices and ensuring they are done according to God's commands. 5. The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) A significant Jewish festival during which these offerings were made, celebrating God's provision and presence. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites were required to follow God's instructions precisely, demonstrating the importance of obedience in our relationship with God. The Symbolism of Sacrifice The unblemished animals symbolize purity and foreshadow the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Worship as a Pleasing Aroma Our worship and lives should be a pleasing aroma to God, reflecting our devotion and love for Him. God's Provision and Presence The Feast of Tabernacles reminds us of God's provision and presence in our lives, encouraging us to trust Him in all circumstances. The Role of Community in Worship The communal aspect of the feasts highlights the importance of gathering together as believers to worship and honor God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As a pleasingנִיחֹ֙חַ֙ (nî·ḥō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5207: A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing aroma רֵ֤יחַ (rê·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7381: To smell, perceive odor to the LORD, לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel you are to present וְהִקְרַבְתֶּ֨ם (wə·hiq·raḇ·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach an offering made by fire, אִשֵּׁ֨ה (’iš·šêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 801: A burnt-offering, a sacrifice a burnt offering עֹלָ֜ה (‘ō·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering of one אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first bull, פַּ֥ר (par) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer one אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first ram, אַ֣יִל (’a·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree [and] seven שִׁבְעָ֖ה (šiḇ·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number 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 Links Numbers 29:36 NIVNumbers 29:36 NLT Numbers 29:36 ESV Numbers 29:36 NASB Numbers 29:36 KJV Numbers 29:36 BibleApps.com Numbers 29:36 Biblia Paralela Numbers 29:36 Chinese Bible Numbers 29:36 French Bible Numbers 29:36 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 29:36 But you shall offer a burnt offering (Nu Num.) |
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