Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the day of the New Moon he is to offer a young bull, six lambs and a ram, all without defect. New Living Translation At the new moon celebrations, he will bring one young bull, six lambs, and one ram, all with no defects. English Standard Version On the day of the new moon he shall offer a bull from the herd without blemish, and six lambs and a ram, which shall be without blemish. Berean Standard Bible On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish. Berean Literal Bible And on the day of the New Moon it is a bull, a son of the herd, unblemished, and six lambs and a ram—they shall be unblemished. King James Bible And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be without blemish. New King James Version On the day of the New Moon it shall be a young bull without blemish, six lambs, and a ram; they shall be without blemish. New American Standard Bible On the day of the new moon he shall offer a bull without blemish, and six lambs and a ram, which shall be without blemish. NASB 1995 “On the day of the new moon he shall offer a young bull without blemish, also six lambs and a ram, which shall be without blemish. NASB 1977 “And on the day of the new moon he shall offer a young bull without blemish, also six lambs and a ram, which shall be without blemish. Legacy Standard Bible And on the day of the new moon he shall offer a bull from the herd without blemish, also six lambs and a ram, which shall be without blemish. Amplified Bible On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young bull without blemish, also six lambs and a ram, without blemish. Berean Annotated Bible On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish. Christian Standard Bible On the day of the New Moon, the burnt offering is to be a young, unblemished bull, as well as six lambs and a ram without blemish. Holman Christian Standard Bible On the day of the New Moon, the burnt offering is to be a young, unblemished bull, as well as six lambs and a ram without blemish. American Standard Version And on the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram; they shall be without blemish: Contemporary English Version The ruler is to bring six lambs, a bull, and a ram to be offered as sacrifices at the New Moon Festival. There must be nothing wrong with any of these animals. English Revised Version And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish; and six lambs, and a ram; they shall be without blemish: GOD'S WORD® Translation On the first day of the month, the burnt offering must be one young bull, six lambs, and one ram-all animals that have no defects. Good News Translation At the New Moon Festival he will offer a young bull, six lambs, and a ram, all without any defects. International Standard Version Furthermore, each New Moon there is to be a young bull presented without defect, six male lambs, and a ram without defect. NET Bible On the day of the new moon he will offer an unblemished young bull, and six lambs and a ram, all without blemish. New Heart English Bible On the day of the new moon it shall be a young bull without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram; they shall be without blemish: Webster's Bible Translation And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be without blemish. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish. World English Bible On the day of the new moon it shall be a young bull without defect, six lambs, and a ram. They shall be without defect. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd on the day of the new moon—a bullock, a son of the herd, a perfect one, and six lambs and a ram; they are perfect. Berean Literal Bible And on the day of the New Moon it is a bull, a son of the herd, unblemished, and six lambs and a ram—they shall be unblemished. Young's Literal Translation And on the day of the new moon a bullock, a son of the herd, a perfect one, and six lambs and a ram, they are perfect. Smith's Literal Translation And in the day of the new moon, a blameless bullock, the son of a cow, and six lambs and a ram: they shall be blameless. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd on the day of the new moon a calf of the herd without blemish: and the six lambs, and the rams shall be without blemish. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, on the day of the new moon, he shall offer one immaculate calf from the herd. Both the six lambs and the rams shall be immaculate. New American Bible On the day of the new moon, he shall provide an unblemished young bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish, New Revised Standard Version On the day of the new moon he shall offer a young bull without blemish, and six lambs and a ram, which shall be without blemish; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd on the first day of the new moon it shall be a bullock without blemish and six lambs without blemish and a ram without blemish. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And on the first day of the month, a bull without a flaw in it, and six lambs without a flaw in them, and a ram without a flaw in it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish; and six lambs, and a ram; they shall be without blemish; Brenton Septuagint Translation And on the day of the new moon a calf without blemish, and six lambs, and there shall be a ram without blemish; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prince's Offerings…5The grain offering with the ram shall be one ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he is able, along with a hin of oil per ephah. 6On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish. 7He is to provide a grain offering of an ephah with the bull, an ephah with the ram, and as much as he is able with the lambs, along with a hin of oil per ephah.… Cross References On the day of the New Moon 1 Samuel 20:5 So David told him, “Look, tomorrow is the New Moon, and I am supposed to dine with the king. Instead, let me go and hide in the field until the third evening from now. 2 Kings 4:23 “Why would you go to him today?” he replied. “It is not a New Moon or a Sabbath.” “Everything is all right,” she said. Numbers 10:10 And on your joyous occasions, your appointed feasts, and the beginning of each month, you are to blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and peace offerings to serve as a reminder for you before your God. I am the LORD your God.” he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, Numbers 29:2 As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, Leviticus 1:3 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 22:20-21 You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. / When a man presents a peace offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering, it must be without blemish or defect to be acceptable. six lambs, Numbers 28:11-15 At the beginning of every month, you are to present to the LORD a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, / along with three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with the ram, / and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each lamb. This is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. … 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. … Leviticus 23:37 These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies for presenting food offerings to the LORD—burnt offerings and grain offerings, sacrifices and drink offerings, each on its designated day. and a ram without blemish. Leviticus 1:10 If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male. Leviticus 3:6 If, however, one’s peace offering to the LORD is from the flock, he must present a male or female without blemish. Deuteronomy 15:21 But if an animal has a defect, is lame or blind, or has any serious flaw, you must not sacrifice it to the LORD your God. 2 Chronicles 8:13 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. Isaiah 66:23 From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD. Leviticus 23:1-2 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘These are My appointed feasts, the feasts of the LORD that you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies. 1 Chronicles 23:31 Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them. Treasury of Scripture And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be without blemish. no references for this verse Jump to Previous Blemish Bull Bullock Defect Herd Lambs Male Mark Moon New Offer Ox Perfect Ram Sheep Six Time YoungJump to Next Blemish Bull Bullock Defect Herd Lambs Male Mark Moon New Offer Ox Perfect Ram Sheep Six Time YoungEzekiel 46 1. Ordinances for the prince in his worship9. and for the people 16. An order for the prince's inheritance 19. The courts for boiling and baking On the day of the New Moon The New Moon was a significant time in the Hebrew calendar, marking the beginning of a new month. It was a time for special sacrifices and offerings, as outlined in Numbers 28:11-15. This observance highlights the importance of regular worship and dedication to God, emphasizing the renewal and continual commitment of the Israelites to their covenant with Him. he shall offer a young, unblemished bull six lambs and a ram without blemish Persons / Places / Events 1. The PrinceIn the context of Ezekiel, the prince is a leader or ruler who has specific responsibilities in the temple worship. He is not a king but holds a significant role in the religious life of Israel. 2. The New Moon This is a significant time in the Hebrew calendar, marking the beginning of a new month. It was a time for special sacrifices and offerings to the LORD, symbolizing renewal and dedication. 3. The Offerings The young bull, six lambs, and a ram are specified as offerings. These animals are to be without blemish, indicating the purity and perfection required in offerings to God. 4. The Temple The setting for these instructions is the temple, which is central to the worship and religious practices of Israel. 5. The LORD The ultimate recipient of the offerings, representing the covenant relationship between God and His people. Teaching Points The Role of Leadership in WorshipThe prince's responsibility to provide offerings underscores the importance of leadership in guiding and facilitating worship. Leaders today are called to lead with integrity and dedication. The Significance of the New Moon The New Moon represents new beginnings and renewal. Believers can reflect on the importance of regular times of renewal and recommitment in their spiritual lives. The Requirement of Purity The unblemished offerings symbolize the purity required in our approach to God. This calls believers to pursue holiness and integrity in their lives. The Continuity of Worship The regularity of offerings highlights the importance of consistent worship. Christians are encouraged to maintain regular worship practices, both corporately and individually. Christ as the Fulfillment While the Old Testament sacrifices were a shadow, Christ is the ultimate fulfillment. Believers can rest in the completed work of Christ while still valuing the principles behind the Old Testament practices. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 46:6?2. How does Ezekiel 46:6 emphasize the importance of observing the Sabbath? 3. What does the "unblemished lamb" symbolize in Ezekiel 46:6? 4. How can we apply the principles of Ezekiel 46:6 in modern worship? 5. What connections exist between Ezekiel 46:6 and New Testament teachings on sacrifice? 6. How does Ezekiel 46:6 encourage us to honor God in our daily lives? 7. What is the significance of the new moon offering in Ezekiel 46:6? 8. How does Ezekiel 46:6 relate to the concept of Sabbath in Christianity? 9. Why are specific sacrifices mentioned in Ezekiel 46:6 important for worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 46? 11. What does the Bible say about the New Moon? 12. Ezekiel 46:4-8 prescribes animal sacrifices long after the exile; how does this align with other texts that emphasize altered religious practices or question the necessity of sacrifices? 13. How do we reconcile the timing of the New Moon feast in 1 Samuel 20:5 with other Old Testament passages referencing similar observances? 14. What does the Bible say about New Jerusalem's healing? What Does Ezekiel 46:6 Mean On the day of the New Moon“On the day of the New Moon…” (Ezekiel 46:6) • New Moon festivals marked the start of each biblical month. God built rhythm and anticipation into Israel’s calendar so worship never drifted into routine (Numbers 10:10; 28:11-15). • Ezekiel’s vision looks ahead to a restored Temple and order of worship. The New Moon remains a set appointment for honoring the Lord’s sovereignty over time (Isaiah 66:23). • Believers today note that the same Lord who ordered Israel’s months still directs our seasons (Psalm 104:19). Though Colossians 2:16 warns against legalism, the underlying principle—regularly resetting our focus on God—still applies. a young, unblemished bull “…he shall offer a young, unblemished bull…” (46:6) • The bull was the largest and most valuable animal in the sacrificial system, often linked with atonement for leaders (Leviticus 4:3) and national sin (Leviticus 16:3). • “Unblemished” points to moral and physical perfection—an earthly picture of Christ, the perfect substitute (Hebrews 9:13-14). • Placing this costly animal at the head of the New Moon offering underlines God’s supreme worth and the seriousness of approaching Him. six lambs “…six lambs…” • Lambs were daily burnt-offering staples (Exodus 29:38-42) and Passover’s central symbol (Exodus 12:5). • Offering six of them stresses completeness; the number mirrors humanity’s six-day work-week, suggesting that every facet of life belongs on the altar (Romans 12:1). • Lamb imagery draws our attention again to Jesus: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). Ezekiel’s vision therefore foreshadows a kingdom where Christ’s redemptive work is continually remembered (1 Peter 1:18-19). a ram without blemish “…and a ram without blemish.” • Rams signify strength and dedication. In the ordination of priests, a ram was called “the ram of consecration” (Leviticus 8:22). • Genesis 22:13 offers the earliest picture: God provided a ram in Isaac’s place. That substitutionary theme culminates in Christ, the once-for-all sacrifice (2 Corinthians 5:21). • Pairing the ram with the bull and lambs rounds out the New Moon worship package—covering leadership, the people, and priesthood. Nothing is left outside God’s redeeming reach (Ezekiel 45:23-24). summary Ezekiel 46:6 lays out a New Moon offering of a bull, six lambs, and a ram, each “unblemished.” Literally, it sketches future Temple worship; spiritually, it calls every generation to fresh dedication. The bull highlights the high cost of sin, the lambs the comprehensive claim of God on daily life, and the ram the strength of consecration. All three point unmistakably to Jesus Christ, the perfect sacrifice who fulfills every shadow and sustains unending worship in His coming kingdom. (6) A young bullock . . . and six lambs, and a ram.--The law required for the new moons, for a burnt offering, two bullocks, seven lambs, and a ram (Numbers 28:11), so that this sacrifice is here diminished; it also required a he-goat for a sin offering, of which no mention is here made.Verses 6, 7 specify the corresponding sacrifices for the new moons.(1) A burnt offering of a young bullock without blemish, six lambs, and a ram, with which may be compared the two bullocks, one ram, and seven lambs of the Mosaic Torah (Numbers 28:11-15). (2) A meat (or, meal) offering of an ephah for the bullock, an ephah for the ram, and for the lambs according as his hand shall attain unto (comp. ver 5; and the similar expressions in Leviticus 5:7, 11; Leviticus 12:8), with a hin of oil to an ephah. This also is less than that which had been demanded by the Law, viz. three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mingled with oil for each bullock, two-tenths for the ram and one-tenth for every lamb (Numbers 28:11-15). The Torah of Ezekiel omits the sin offering of a he-goat, which had a place in the Torah of Moses. Hebrew On the dayוּבְי֣וֹם (ū·ḇə·yō·wm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day of the New Moon הַחֹ֔דֶשׁ (ha·ḥō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month [he shall offer] יִהְיֽוּ׃ (yih·yū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a young, בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son unblemished תְּמִימִ֑ם (tə·mî·mim) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth bull, פַּ֥ר (par) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer six וְשֵׁ֧שֶׁת (wə·šê·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) lambs, כְּבָשִׂ֛ם (kə·ḇā·śim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3532: A lamb and a ram וָאַ֖יִל (wā·’a·yil) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree without blemish. תְּמִימִ֥ם (tə·mî·mim) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth Links Ezekiel 46:6 NIVEzekiel 46:6 NLT Ezekiel 46:6 ESV Ezekiel 46:6 NASB Ezekiel 46:6 KJV Ezekiel 46:6 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 46:6 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 46:6 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 46:6 French Bible Ezekiel 46:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 46:6 On the day of the new moon (Ezek. 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