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Numbers 29

Numbers 29:32

The Feast of Tabernacles · Numbers 29:12–40
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Translations

Modern
On the seventh day you are to present seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,
Traditional
And on the seventh day seven bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:
Literal
And on the seventh day: Seven bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs, sons of a year, unblemished,
Latin
Die septimo offeretis vitulos septem, et arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quatuordecim:

Original

Hebrew
English
On the seventh day you are to present seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,

Notes

Numbers 29:12–38

The Feast of Tabernacles began on the fifteenth day of the seventh month. It was an eight-day harvest celebration that required many offerings (Numbers 29:12, 35; Exodus 34:22). This festival was a joyful time for giving thanks (see Nehemiah 8:13–18). The tabernacles (or shelters) reminded the Israelites of living in tents during their time in the wilderness (see also Leviticus 23:33–43; 1 Kings 8:1–2).

Numbers 28:1–29:40

  • These two chapters describe Israel's ceremonial calendar. It listed daily, weekly, and monthly offerings, along with annual religious events. God instructed Israel to worship him "in a proper and orderly manner" (1 Corinthians 14:40).

    The annual sacrifices required many animals, grain, oil, and wine. On these special days, Israel stopped their usual work. This was a sacrifice that emphasized the importance of these holy days.

    The annual cycle included eight different occasions for worship, each reflecting Israel's relationship with the Lord. Each event involved different combinations of burnt, grain, liquid, or sin offerings.

  • For details on grain and liquid offerings, see Numbers 15:1–16. For explanations of different offerings, see Leviticus 1:1–7:38. For a description of Israel's festivals, see Leviticus 23:1–44. For the New Testament view on the Old Testament sacrificial system, see John 1:29; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 9:9–15; 10:1–2; 1 Peter 2:5.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 16:13–17

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Moses Numbers, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Weights and Measures

Topics

Offerings: Drink: Libations of Wine offered with the Sacrifices Offerings: Sin: Ordinances Concerning Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Rams and Bullocks to the Number of, Required in Sarifices The Feast of Tabernacles: Sacrifices During