New International Version and two oxen, five rams, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. New Living Translation For a peace offering he brought two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering brought by Eliab son of Helon. English Standard Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. Berean Standard Bible and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. Berean Literal Bible and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. King James Bible And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. New King James Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. New American Standard Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. NASB 1995 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. NASB 1977 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. Legacy Standard Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. Amplified Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon [from the tribe of Zebulun]. Berean Annotated Bible and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab (God is father) son of Helon (strength). Christian Standard Bible and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. Holman Christian Standard Bible and two bulls, five rams, five male breeding goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. American Standard Version and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Eliab the son of Helon. English Revised Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the oblation of Eliab the son of Helon. GOD'S WORD® Translation and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs as a fellowship offering. These were the gifts from Eliab, son of Helon. International Standard Version Their sacrifice for a peace offering consisted of two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one year old lambs. These were the offerings presented by Helon's son Eliab. NET Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings: two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. New Heart English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. Webster's Bible Translation And for a sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. World English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this [is] the offering of Eliab son of Helon. Berean Literal Bible and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. Young's Literal Translation and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this is the offering of Eliab son of Helon. Smith's Literal Translation And for a sacrifice of peace, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs, sons of a year: this the offering of Eliab, son of Helon. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This is the oblation of Eliab the son of Helon. Catholic Public Domain Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This is the oblation of Eliab the son of Helon. New American Bible and two bulls, five rams, five he-goats, and five yearling lambs for a communion sacrifice. This was the offering of Eliab, son of Helon. New Revised Standard Version and for the sacrifice of well-being, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd for a sacrifice of peace offering, two oxen, five rams, five kids of the goats, five lambs of the first year; this was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And for the peace sacrifice: two bulls and five rams and five goats and five lambs, male offspring of a year; this is the offering of Elyab son of Khalun. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. Brenton Septuagint Translation And for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two heifers, five rams, five he-goats, five ewe-lambs of a year old: this was the gift of Eliab the son of Chaelon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Offerings of Dedication…28one male goat for a sin offering; 29and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. 30On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.… Cross References and a peace offering of two oxen, 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. Exodus 24:5 Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. five rams, Leviticus 23:18 Along with the bread you are to present seven unblemished male lambs a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They will be a burnt offering to the LORD, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 1 Chronicles 29:21 The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. five male goats, Ezra 6:17 For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. 2 Chronicles 29:21 They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. and five male lambs a year old. Exodus 12:5 Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. Leviticus 23:12 On the day you wave the sheaf, you shall offer a year-old lamb without blemish as a burnt offering to the LORD, This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. Numbers 1:9 from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; Numbers 2:7 Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon, Exodus 25:1-9 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; … Exodus 35:4-9 Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; … Exodus 36:3-7 They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, / so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work / and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” … Leviticus 1:1-3 Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock. / If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. Leviticus 2:1-3 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD. Leviticus 7:11-13 Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD: / If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. / Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread. Treasury of Scripture And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. Jump to Previous Cattle Eliab Eli'ab Fellowship First Five Goats Head He-Goats He-Lambs Helon Lambs Male Oblation Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed Sheep YearlingJump to Next Cattle Eliab Eli'ab Fellowship First Five Goats Head He-Goats He-Lambs Helon Lambs Male Oblation Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed Sheep YearlingNumbers 7 1. The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar 89. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat and a peace offering of two oxen, The peace offering expressed thanksgiving and fellowship with the Lord. The two oxen represented a costly gift, fitting the public dedication of the altar. 1Ki 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD… five rams, Rams were often used in sacrificial offerings and symbolized leadership and authority. The number five can represent grace or God's goodness in biblical numerology. The inclusion of five rams in the offering underscores the abundance of the sacrifice and the desire for God's favor and blessing. Lev 23:18 Along with the bread you are to present… five male goats, Goats were commonly used in sin offerings, symbolizing atonement and purification. The presence of five male goats in the peace offering may indicate a comprehensive approach to seeking God's favor, covering various aspects of life and community. The number five again suggests grace and completeness in the offering. Ezr 6:17 For the dedication of the house of God they offered… and five male lambs a year old. Lambs, especially those a year old, were considered pure and without blemish, making them suitable for offerings. They often symbolize innocence and sacrifice, pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. The repetition of the number five emphasizes the thoroughness and sincerity of the offering. Exo 12:5 Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male… This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. Eliab (“My God is Father”), son of Helon (“strong” or “valiant”), leader of Zebulun, brought the same offering as the other tribal leaders, showing the tribe’s full participation in the dedication of the altar and Israel’s united worship. Num 1:9 from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the offerings from God. 2. Israelites The people of God who were commanded to bring offerings as part of their worship and dedication to the Lord. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where the offerings were brought. 4. Tribe of Issachar The specific tribe mentioned in the context of Numbers 7, which brought these offerings on the second day of the dedication of the altar. 5. Burnt Offering A type of sacrifice in which the entire offering was consumed by fire, symbolizing complete dedication to God. Teaching Points Symbolism of SacrificeThe burnt offering represents total surrender and dedication to God. As believers, we are called to offer our lives fully to Him. Obedience in Worship The Israelites' adherence to God's instructions for offerings highlights the importance of obedience in our worship practices today. Community and Worship The collective participation of the tribes in bringing offerings underscores the communal aspect of worship, reminding us of the importance of gathering together as a body of believers. Foreshadowing of Christ The sacrificial system points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, encouraging us to reflect on His atoning work and its implications for our lives. Generosity and Giving The offerings brought by the Israelites were valuable, teaching us about the importance of giving our best to God in all aspects of life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:29?2. How does Numbers 7:29 illustrate the importance of giving in our lives today? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the offering described in Numbers 7:29? 4. How does Numbers 7:29 connect with New Testament teachings on generosity? 5. In what ways can we emulate the spirit of giving in Numbers 7:29? 6. How does the offering in Numbers 7:29 reflect our dedication to God's work? 7. What is the significance of the offering described in Numbers 7:29? 8. How does Numbers 7:29 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God? 9. Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:29 important in biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? Numbers 7:29 records Eliab’s portion of the dedication offerings: a complete, costly, and carefully ordered set of sacrifices. Each element—from the peace offering itself to the specific numbers and animals—points to God’s gracious provision for fellowship through substitutionary sacrifice and anticipates the perfect peace secured by Jesus Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and a peace offeringהַשְּׁלָמִים֮ (haš·šə·lā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering of two שְׁנַיִם֒ (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) oxen, בָּקָ֣ר (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd five חֲמִשָּׁה֙ (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five rams, אֵילִ֤ם (’ê·lim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree five חֲמִשָּׁ֔ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five male goats, עַתֻּדִ֣ים (‘at·tu·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6260: Prepared, full grown, of he-goats, leaders of the people and five חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five male lambs כְּבָשִׂ֥ים (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 This זֶ֛ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that was the offering קָרְבַּ֥ן (qā·rə·ban) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present of Eliab אֱלִיאָ֖ב (’ĕ·lî·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 446: Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Helon. חֵלֹֽן׃ (ḥê·lōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2497: Helon -- a man of Zebulon Additonal Resources Numbers 7:29 Blue Letter BibleNumbers 7:29 Bible Gateway Numbers 7:29 Bible.com Numbers 7:29 NIV |
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