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

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

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

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

King James Bible
And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

English Revised Version
And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs of the first year without blemish:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"On the sixth day bring 8 bulls, 2 rams, and 14 one-year-old lambs that have no defects.

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

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

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

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

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

Webster's Bible Translation
And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Feast of Tabernacles
28Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. 29On the sixth day you are to present eight bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, 30along 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.

Leviticus 23:39-43
On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, after you have gathered the produce of the land, you are to celebrate a feast to the LORD for seven days. There shall be complete rest on the first day and also on the eighth day. / On the first day you are to gather the fruit of majestic trees, the branches of palm trees, and the boughs of leafy trees and of willows of the brook. And you are to rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days. / You are to celebrate this as a feast to the LORD for seven days each year. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come; you are to celebrate it in the seventh month. ...

2 Chronicles 31:3
The king contributed from his own possessions for the regular morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, as written in the Law of the LORD.

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

John 7:37-39
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.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

Hebrews 10:1-4
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. / If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins. / Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, ...

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.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.


Treasury of Scripture

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On the sixth day
The sixth day refers to the sequence of offerings during the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant festival in the Jewish calendar. This feast, also known as Sukkot, is a time of rejoicing and thanksgiving for the harvest. It is celebrated for seven days, and each day has specific sacrifices. The number of sacrifices decreases each day, symbolizing the completion and fulfillment of God's provision.

you are to present
The act of presenting offerings is a central aspect of worship in the Old Testament. It signifies obedience, reverence, and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. The Israelites were commanded to bring these offerings to the tabernacle, and later the temple, as a way to maintain their covenant relationship with God.

eight bulls
Bulls were considered valuable and significant offerings due to their size and strength. The number eight in biblical numerology often symbolizes new beginnings or a new order. In the context of the Feast of Tabernacles, it may represent the renewal of the covenant and the hope for future blessings.

two rams
Rams were also important sacrificial animals, often associated with atonement and consecration. The number two can symbolize witness or testimony, possibly indicating the confirmation of God's promises to His people.

and fourteen male lambs a year old
Lambs are frequently used in sacrificial contexts, symbolizing innocence and purity. The number fourteen, being a multiple of seven, often represents completeness or perfection. The specification of "a year old" indicates the prime age for sacrifice, ensuring the offering is at its best.

all unblemished
The requirement for offerings to be unblemished underscores the need for purity and perfection in sacrifices made to God. This foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the Lamb of God, without blemish or defect, offering Himself for the sins of humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the laws and instructions from God, including the sacrificial system outlined in Numbers.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were given these specific instructions for worship and sacrifice as part of their covenant relationship with Him.

3. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where these sacrifices were to be offered.

4. The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)
A significant Jewish festival during which these sacrifices were to be made, commemorating the Israelites' journey in the wilderness and God's provision.

5. Sacrificial Animals
The bulls, rams, and lambs specified for the offerings, each representing different aspects of atonement and worship.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
The Israelites were required to follow God's instructions precisely, highlighting the importance of obedience in our relationship with God.

Symbolism of Sacrifice
Each animal and its condition (unblemished) pointed to the need for purity and the foreshadowing of Christ's perfect sacrifice.

God's Provision and Faithfulness
The Feast of Tabernacles reminded the Israelites of God's provision during their wilderness journey, encouraging us to trust in God's faithfulness in our lives.

Community Worship
The communal aspect of these sacrifices underscores the importance of gathering together in worship and supporting one another in faith.

Christ as Fulfillment
Understanding these sacrifices helps us appreciate how Christ fulfills the law and offers a once-for-all atonement for sin.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the sixth
הַשִּׁשִּׁ֛י (haš·šiš·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8345: Sixth, ord, fractional

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

[you are to present] eight
שְׁמֹנָ֖ה (šə·mō·nāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth

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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