Verse (Click for Chapter) 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; 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: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleone young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old 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 Versionone 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 BibleAn 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 BibleOne 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 1917one 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 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering: Jump to Previous Bull Bullock Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering First He-Lamb Lamb Male Offering Ox Ram Sheep YoungJump to Next Bull Bullock Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering First He-Lamb Lamb Male Offering Ox Ram Sheep YoungNumbers 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 one young bull In the context of ancient Israelite worship, the offering of a young bull was significant due to its value and strength. Bulls were considered a symbol of power and wealth, and offering one to God demonstrated a significant sacrifice. This act of offering a bull can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, as He is often referred to as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29). The bull, being a larger and more valuable animal, underscores the magnitude of the offering and the seriousness of the worship. one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the offerings from the leaders of the tribes during the dedication of the altar. 2. Israelite Leaders The heads of the twelve tribes of Israel who brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the offerings were made. 4. Burnt Offering A type of sacrifice in which the entire animal was consumed by fire, symbolizing complete dedication to God. 5. Tribe of Naphtali The tribe whose leader, Ahira son of Enan, brought the offering described in this verse. Teaching Points Symbolism of SacrificeThe burnt offering represents total surrender and dedication to God. As believers, we are called to offer our lives wholly to Him. Community Worship The collective offerings of the tribes highlight the importance of communal worship and participation in the life of faith. Faithfulness in Giving The leaders' offerings demonstrate faithfulness and obedience in giving to God. We are encouraged to give generously and with a willing heart. Christ as the Ultimate Sacrifice The Old Testament sacrifices point to Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice on the cross was once for all. This calls us to live in gratitude and commitment to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:69?2. How does Numbers 7:69 illustrate the importance of giving in worship? 3. What can we learn about generosity from the offering described in Numbers 7:69? 4. How does Numbers 7:69 connect to New Testament teachings on sacrificial giving? 5. In what ways can we apply the spirit of Numbers 7:69 today? 6. How does this verse reflect God's expectations for offerings and dedication? 7. What is the significance of the silver bowl in Numbers 7:69? 8. How does Numbers 7:69 reflect the Israelites' worship practices? 9. Why is the weight of the silver bowl specified in Numbers 7:69? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? 11. Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses? 12. How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible? 13. Numbers 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources? 14. What evidence exists that these extensive rituals, detailed in Numbers 29, were historically observed or feasible at that scale? What Does Numbers 7:69 Mean One young bull• “One young bull…for a burnt offering” (Numbers 7:69) reminds us that the tribes were presenting their very best. A bull was the costliest animal an Israelite could bring, underscoring wholehearted devotion (Leviticus 1:3-5). • Bulls were associated with leadership and strength. By offering a bull, the tribal chief acknowledged that even the tribe’s might belongs to the Lord (Psalm 50:9-13). • Similar offerings accompanied priestly consecrations (Leviticus 8:18-21), linking this act with Israel’s call to be a “kingdom of priests” (Exodus 19:6). • Hebrews 9:13 points to the temporary cleansing provided by such sacrifices, preparing the way for Christ, the once-for-all offering. One ram • Rams served prominently in ordination (Exodus 29:15-18). Their horns symbolized provision and power—echoing the ram God provided in place of Isaac (Genesis 22:13-14). • By bringing “one ram,” each tribe declared faith in God’s substitutionary grace, which found its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, the true substitute (Romans 8:32). • The aroma of a ram burnt offering was said to be “pleasing to the LORD” (Leviticus 1:13). It illustrated complete surrender—nothing held back, everything consumed on the altar. One male lamb a year old • A year-old male lamb was prime, spotless, and in its first strength (Exodus 12:5). It echoed the Passover lamb’s role in redemption. • John 1:29 identifies Jesus as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” The inclusion of a lamb in each tribal offering quietly preached that coming gospel reality. • First Peter 1:18-19 celebrates believers as redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot,” tying our salvation back to these early symbols. For a burnt offering • Burnt offerings were totally consumed; nothing was eaten by the worshiper (Leviticus 1:9). They portrayed absolute consecration—life wholly given to God. • The repeated phrase “a pleasing aroma” (Leviticus 1:9, 13, 17) emphasizes God’s delight in wholehearted devotion. • Romans 12:1 calls believers to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice” in the same spirit of full surrender pictured here. summary Numbers 7:69 spotlights each tribe’s leader bringing a young bull, a ram, and a year-old male lamb—a costly, powerful, and spotless trio—entirely consumed as a burnt offering. Together they signal total dedication, confess the need for substitutionary atonement, and foreshadow Christ, the perfect Lamb whose once-for-all sacrifice fulfills every shadow cast by these ancient gifts. Hebrew oneאֶחָ֞ד (’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 Links Numbers 7:69 NIVNumbers 7:69 NLT Numbers 7:69 ESV Numbers 7:69 NASB Numbers 7:69 KJV Numbers 7:69 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:69 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:69 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:69 French Bible Numbers 7:69 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:69 One young bull one ram one male (Nu Num.) |