Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Have them take a young bull with its grain offering of the finest flour mixed with olive oil; then you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering. New Living Translation Have them bring a young bull and a grain offering of choice flour moistened with olive oil, along with a second young bull for a sin offering. English Standard Version Then let them take a bull from the herd and its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you shall take another bull from the herd for a sin offering. Berean Standard Bible Then have them take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering. King James Bible Then let them take a young bullock with his meat offering, even fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin offering. New King James Version Then let them take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you shall take another young bull as a sin offering. New American Standard Bible Then have them take a bull with its grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil; and you shall take a second bull as a sin offering. NASB 1995 “Then let them take a bull with its grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil; and a second bull you shall take for a sin offering. NASB 1977 “Then let them take a bull with its grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil; and a second bull you shall take for a sin offering. Legacy Standard Bible Then let them take a bull from the herd with its grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil; and a second bull from the herd you shall take for a sin offering. Amplified Bible Then let them take a young bull and its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you shall take another young bull as a sin offering. Christian Standard Bible “They are to take a young bull and its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering. Holman Christian Standard Bible They are to take a young bull and its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering. American Standard Version Then let them take a young bullock, and its meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil; and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin-offering. Contemporary English Version They are to bring a bull and its proper grain sacrifice of flour mixed with olive oil. And they must bring a second bull as a sacrifice for sin. English Revised Version Then let them take a young bullock, and its meal offering, fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin offering. GOD'S WORD® Translation Next, they must take a young bull and the grain offering of flour mixed with olive oil that is offered with it. You must take a second young bull as an offering for sin. Good News Translation Then they are to take a young bull and the required grain offering of flour mixed with olive oil; and you are to take another bull for the sin offering. International Standard Version They are to take a young bull along with its meal offering made of flour mixed with oil. Then you are to take a second young bull as a sin offering. Majority Standard Bible Then have them take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering. NET Bible Then they are to take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with olive oil; and you are to take a second young bull for a purification offering. New Heart English Bible Then let them take a young bull, and its meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil; and another young bull you shall take for a sin offering. Webster's Bible Translation Then let them take a young bullock with his meat-offering, even fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin-offering. World English Bible Then let them take a young bull and its meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil; and another young bull you shall take for a sin offering. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand have taken a bullock, a son of the herd, and its present, flour mixed with oil, and you take a second bullock, a son of the herd, for a sin-offering; Young's Literal Translation and have taken a bullock, a son of the herd, and its present, flour mixed with oil, -- and a second bullock a son of the herd thou dost take for a sin-offering, Smith's Literal Translation And they took a bullock, son of a cow, and his gift fine flour mixed with oil, and a second bullock, son of a cow, thou shalt take for sin. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey shall take an ox of the herd, and for the offering thereof fine flour tempered with oil: and thou shalt take another ox of the herd for a sin offering: Catholic Public Domain Version they shall take an ox from the herd, with its libation of fine wheat flour sprinkled with oil; then you shall receive another ox from the herd for sin. New American Bible Then they shall take a bull from the herd, along with its grain offering of bran flour mixed with oil; and you shall take another bull from the herd for a purification offering. New Revised Standard Version Then let them take a young bull and its grain offering of choice flour mixed with oil, and you shall take another young bull for a sin offering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen let them take a young bullock with its meal offering, a dish full of fine flour mixed with oil, and another young bullock shall you offer for a sin offering. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall take one bull, son of a herd, and its offering: one plate full of meal mixed with oil, and offer another bull, a son of a herd for sin. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then let them take a young bullock, and its meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin-offering. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall take one calf of the herd, and its meat-offering, fine flour mingled with oil: and thou shalt take a calf of a year old of the herd for a sin-offering. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cleansing the Levites…7This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. 8Then have them take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering. 9Bring the Levites before the Tent of Meeting and assemble the whole congregation of Israel.… Cross References Leviticus 1:4 He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. Leviticus 4:20 He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven. Leviticus 5:6 and he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin he has committed: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin. Leviticus 14:19-20 Then the priest is to sacrifice the sin offering and make atonement for the one to be cleansed from his uncleanness. After that, the priest shall slaughter the burnt offering / and offer it on the altar, with the grain offering, to make atonement for him, and he will be clean. Leviticus 16:6 Aaron is to present the bull for his sin offering and make atonement for himself and his household. Leviticus 16:11 When Aaron presents the bull for his sin offering and makes atonement for himself and his household, he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering. Leviticus 16:15-16 Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it. / So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities. Leviticus 16:21 Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task. Leviticus 16:30 because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD. Leviticus 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. Hebrews 9:12 He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 10:4 because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Hebrews 10:10 And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Hebrews 10:14 because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. Treasury of Scripture Then let them take a young bullock with his meat offering, even fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shall you take for a sin offering. a young Exodus 29:1,3 And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish, … Leviticus 1:3 If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD. Leviticus 8:2 Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; his meat Numbers 15:8,9 And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt offering, or for a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace offerings unto the LORD: … Leviticus 2:1 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon: another Leviticus 4:3,14 If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering… Leviticus 16:3 Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering. Isaiah 53:10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. Jump to Previous Bull Bullock Cereal Crushed Fine Flour Grain Herd Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Mingled Mixed Oblation Offering Oil Ox Present Second Sin Sin-Offering YoungJump to Next Bull Bullock Cereal Crushed Fine Flour Grain Herd Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Mingled Mixed Oblation Offering Oil Ox Present Second Sin Sin-Offering YoungNumbers 8 1. How the lamps are to be lighted5. The consecration of the Levites 23. The age and time of their service Then have them take a young bull In the context of the Levitical priesthood, the young bull is often used as a sacrificial animal, symbolizing strength and vitality. The bull was a common sacrificial animal in ancient Near Eastern cultures, and its use here underscores the importance of the ritual. The bull as a sacrifice is also seen in Exodus 29:1, where it is used for the consecration of priests, indicating a setting apart for holy service. with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering Persons / Places / Events 1. The LevitesThe tribe of Levi was set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle. This passage describes part of their consecration process. 2. Moses As the leader of the Israelites, Moses was responsible for overseeing the consecration of the Levites and ensuring that God's instructions were followed. 3. The Tabernacle The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the Levites would serve. It was the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. 4. Young Bull Used as a sacrificial offering, symbolizing atonement and dedication. The bull was a significant part of the sacrificial system in the Old Testament. 5. Sin Offering A specific type of sacrifice intended to atone for sin and purify the people, allowing them to be in right standing with God. Teaching Points The Importance of ConsecrationThe Levites' consecration underscores the need for purity and dedication in service to God. As believers, we are called to be set apart for His purposes. The Role of Sacrifice Sacrifices were central to the Israelites' relationship with God, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. Today, we rely on Christ's sacrifice for our atonement. Symbolism of the Offerings The young bull and grain offering symbolize strength, sustenance, and dedication. Our lives should reflect these qualities as we serve God. God's Provision for Sin The sin offering demonstrates God's provision for dealing with sin. In Christ, we have a complete and final provision for our sins. Service and Worship The Levites' role in the Tabernacle reminds us of the importance of service and worship in our lives. We are called to serve God and others with dedication and humility.Verse 8. - Another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin offering. The ordinary sin offering was a shaggy one of the goats (see on chapter Numbers 7:16); but a bullock had been prescribed for the sin of the high priest, and for the sin of the congregation, in certain circumstances, and the analogy is followed here. It might seem as if the larger animal were meant to distinguish aggregate or collective guilt (see on Leviticus 4:3); but the scapegoat offered for the sin of the whole people makes against such a supposition. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then have them takeוְלָֽקְחוּ֙ (wə·lā·qə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3947: To take a young bull פַּ֣ר (par) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer with its grain offering וּמִנְחָת֔וֹ (ū·min·ḥā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering of fine flour סֹ֖לֶת (sō·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5560: Fine flour mixed בְּלוּלָ֣ה (bə·lū·lāh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 1101: To mingle, mix, confuse, confound with oil, בַשָּׁ֑מֶן (ḇaš·šā·men) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness and you are to take תִּקַּ֥ח (tiq·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take a second שֵׁנִ֥י (šê·nî) Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) young bull וּפַר־ (ū·p̄ar-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer for a sin offering. לְחַטָּֽאת׃ (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender Links Numbers 8:8 NIVNumbers 8:8 NLT Numbers 8:8 ESV Numbers 8:8 NASB Numbers 8:8 KJV Numbers 8:8 BibleApps.com Numbers 8:8 Biblia Paralela Numbers 8:8 Chinese Bible Numbers 8:8 French Bible Numbers 8:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 8:8 Then let them take a young bull (Nu Num.) |
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