Numbers 7:69
New International Version
one young bull, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

New Living Translation
He brought a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb for a burnt offering,

English Standard Version
one bull from the herd, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

Berean Standard Bible
one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

King James Bible
One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

New King James Version
one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year, as a burnt offering;

New American Standard Bible
one bull, one ram, and one male lamb one year old, as a burnt offering;

NASB 1995
one bull, one ram, one male lamb one year old, for a burnt offering;

NASB 1977
one bull, one ram, one male lamb one year old, for a burnt offering;

Legacy Standard Bible
one bull from the herd, one ram, one male lamb one year old, for a burnt offering;

Amplified Bible
one young bull, one ram, one male lamb one year old, as a burnt offering;

Christian Standard Bible
one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

American Standard Version
one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

English Revised Version
one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering;

International Standard Version
one young bull, one ram, and a one year old male lamb for a burnt offering;

Majority Standard Bible
one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

NET Bible
one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year, for a burnt offering;

New Heart English Bible
one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

Webster's Bible Translation
One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt-offering:

World English Bible
one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

Young's Literal Translation
one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

Smith's Literal Translation
One bullock, son of a cow, one ram, one lamb, son of his year, for a burnt-offering:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

Catholic Public Domain Version
an ox from the herd, and a ram, and a one-year-old lamb as a holocaust,

New American Bible
one bull from the herd, one ram, and one yearling lamb for a burnt offering;

New Revised Standard Version
one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And one ox, a son of a herd, and one ram and one lamb, a son of a year for a burnt offering.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burnt-offering;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
One calf of the herd, one ram, one he-lamb of a year old for a whole-burnt-offering,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Offerings of Dedication
68one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; 69one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; 70one male goat for a sin offering;…

Cross References
Exodus 25:29
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.

Exodus 37:16
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.

Leviticus 24:6-7
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.

1 Kings 7:48-50
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.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
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; ...

Hebrews 9:2
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Revelation 8:3-4
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.

Exodus 30:1-10
“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. ...

Exodus 40:22-27
Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil. / He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. / He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle ...

1 Chronicles 28:16
the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;

2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.

Matthew 5:23-24
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.

Luke 1:9-11
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside. / Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.

Revelation 5:8
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Exodus 25:23-30
You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it. / And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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one young bull
The phrase "one young bull" refers to a specific type of sacrificial animal used in ancient Israelite worship. In Hebrew, the word for "bull" is "par," which often signifies strength and vitality. The young bull, being a symbol of vigor and potential, represents the offering of one's best to God. Historically, bulls were valuable assets in agrarian societies, indicating the offerer's willingness to give something of great worth. This act of sacrifice underscores the principle of giving God the first and finest of what one possesses, reflecting a heart of devotion and reverence.

one ram
The "ram" in Hebrew is "ayil," which is often associated with leadership and substitutionary sacrifice. Rams were used in various offerings, including burnt offerings, and were significant in the consecration of priests (Exodus 29:15-18). The ram's inclusion in this offering highlights the theme of dedication and atonement. In a broader scriptural context, the ram reminds us of the account of Abraham and Isaac, where God provided a ram as a substitute sacrifice (Genesis 22:13), foreshadowing the ultimate substitutionary sacrifice of Christ.

one male lamb a year old
The "male lamb a year old" is a recurring element in sacrificial rites, symbolizing innocence and purity. The Hebrew term "kebes" for lamb emphasizes its role as a gentle and unblemished offering. A year-old lamb is in its prime, representing the fullness of life and potential. This mirrors the sacrificial system's demand for offerings without blemish, pointing to the ultimate Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, who was without sin and offered Himself for the atonement of humanity's sins. The lamb's sacrifice is a profound reminder of the cost of redemption and the call to holiness.

for a burnt offering
The "burnt offering," or "olah" in Hebrew, signifies an offering that is wholly consumed by fire, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication to God. Unlike other offerings, the burnt offering was entirely given to God, with nothing retained by the offerer. This act of total consecration reflects the worshiper's desire to be wholly devoted to the Lord. In the broader biblical narrative, the burnt offering points to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who gave Himself entirely for the redemption of mankind. It calls believers to live lives of complete devotion, offering themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
one
אֶחָ֞ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

young
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

bull,
פַּ֣ר (par)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer

one
אֶחָ֛ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

ram,
אַ֧יִל (’a·yil)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

and one
אֶחָ֥ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

male lamb
כֶּֽבֶשׂ־ (ke·ḇeś-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3532: A lamb

a year old,
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

for a burnt offering;
לְעֹלָֽה׃ (lə·‘ō·lāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering


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