Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’On the first of every month, present to the LORD a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram and seven male lambs a year old, all without defect. New Living Translation “On the first day of each month, present an extra burnt offering to the LORD of two young bulls, one ram, and seven one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects. English Standard Version “At the beginnings of your months, you shall offer a burnt offering to the LORD: two bulls from the herd, one ram, seven male lambs a year old without blemish; Berean Standard Bible 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, Berean Literal Bible And at the beginnings of your⁺ months you⁺ shall present a burnt offering to YHWH: Two bulls, sons of the herd, and one ram and seven lambs, sons of a year, unblemished, King James Bible And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot; New King James Version ‘At the beginnings of your months you shall present a burnt offering to the LORD: two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year, without blemish; New American Standard Bible ‘Then at the beginning of each of your months you shall present a burnt offering to the LORD: two bulls and one ram, seven male lambs one year old without defect; NASB 1995 ‘Then at the beginning of each of your months you shall present a burnt offering to the LORD: two bulls and one ram, seven male lambs one year old without defect; NASB 1977 ‘Then at the beginning of each of your months you shall present a burnt offering to the LORD; two bulls and one ram, seven male lambs one year old without defect, Legacy Standard Bible ‘Then at the beginning of each of your months you shall bring near a burnt offering to Yahweh: two bulls from the herd and one ram, seven male lambs one year old without blemish; Amplified Bible ‘Then at the beginning of [each of] your months you shall present a burnt offering to the LORD: two bulls, one ram, seven male lambs one year old without blemish; Berean Annotated Bible At the beginning of every month, you⁺ are to present to the LORD {YHWH} a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, Christian Standard Bible “At the beginning of each of your months present a burnt offering to the LORD: two young bulls, one ram, seven male lambs a year old—all unblemished— Holman Christian Standard Bible At the beginning of each of your months present a burnt offering to the LORD: two young bulls, one ram, seven male lambs a year old—all unblemished— American Standard Version And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt-offering unto Jehovah: two young bullocks, and one ram, seven he-lambs a year old without blemish; Contemporary English Version On the first day of each month, bring to the altar two bulls, one full-grown ram, and seven rams a year old that have nothing wrong with them. Then offer these as sacrifices to please me. English Revised Version And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven he-lambs of the first year without blemish; GOD'S WORD® Translation "On the first of every month bring the LORD a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven one-year-old lambs that have no defects. Good News Translation Present a burnt offering to the LORD at the beginning of each month: two young bulls, one ram, seven one-year-old male lambs, all without any defects. International Standard Version "On the first day of each month, you are to offer a burnt offering to the LORD consisting of two young bulls, one ram, and seven one year old lambs, all of them without any defects, NET Bible "'On the first day of each month you must offer as a burnt offering to the LORD two young bulls, one ram, and seven unblemished lambs a year old, New Heart English Bible "'In the beginnings of your months you shall offer a burnt offering to the LORD: two young bulls, and one ram, seven male lambs a year old without blemish; Webster's Bible Translation And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt-offering to the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt 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, World English Bible “‘In the beginnings of your months, you shall offer a burnt offering to Yahweh: two young bulls, one ram, seven male lambs a year old without defect, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in the beginnings of your months you bring a burnt-offering near to YHWH: two bullocks, sons of the herd, and one ram, seven lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones; Berean Literal Bible And at the beginnings of your⁺ months you⁺ shall present a burnt offering to YHWH: Two bulls, sons of the herd, and one ram and seven lambs, sons of a year, unblemished, Young's Literal Translation 'And in the beginnings of your months ye bring near a burnt-offering to Jehovah: two bullocks, sons of the herd, and one ram, seven lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones; Smith's Literal Translation And in the beginnings of your months, ye shall bring near a burnt-offering to Jehovah; two bullocks, sons of a cow, and one ram, seven blameless lambs, sons of a year; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd on the first day of the month you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord, two calves of the herd, one ram, and seven lambs of a year old, without blemish, Catholic Public Domain Version Then, on the first day of the month, you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord: two calves from the herd, one ram, seven immaculate one-year-old lambs, New American Bible On your new moons you will offer as a burnt offering to the LORD two bulls of the herd, one ram, and seven unblemished yearling lambs, New Revised Standard Version At the beginnings of your months you shall offer a burnt offering to the LORD: two young bulls, one ram, seven male lambs a year old without blemish; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in the beginning of your months you shall offer burnt offerings to the LORD: two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated On the first of your months bring burning peace offerings to LORD JEHOVAH, two bulls, sons of a herd, and one ram and seven lambs, male offspring of a year that have no flaw in them; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in your new moons ye shall present a burnt-offering unto the LORD: two young bullocks, and one ram, seven he-lambs of the first year without blemish; Brenton Septuagint Translation And at the new moons ye shall bring a whole-burnt-offering to the Lord, two calves of the herd, and one ram, seven lambs of a year old without blemish. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Monthly Offerings11At 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, 12along 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,… Cross References At the beginning of every month, Psalm 81:3 Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast. 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. 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. you are to present to the LORD Leviticus 17:4 instead of bringing it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to present it as an offering to the LORD before His tabernacle—that man shall incur bloodguilt. He has shed blood and must be cut off from among his people. Deuteronomy 12:6 To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. Exodus 23:15 You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread as I commanded you: At the appointed time in the month of Abib you are to eat unleavened bread for seven days, because that was the month you came out of Egypt. No one may appear before Me empty-handed. a burnt offering 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. Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. Genesis 8:20 Then Noah built an altar to the LORD. And taking from every kind of clean animal and clean bird, he offered burnt offerings on the altar. of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, 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. Numbers 29:2-6 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, / together with their grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil—three-tenths of an ephah with the bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram, / and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven male lambs. … Ezekiel 46:6 On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish. all unblemished, Leviticus 22:20 You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. 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. Exodus 12:5 Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. Leviticus 23:1-2 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. Treasury of Scripture And in the beginnings of your months you shall offer a burnt offering to the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot; Numbers 15:4-12 Then shall he that offereth his offering unto the LORD bring a meat offering of a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of oil… Numbers 29:10 A several tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs: Ezekiel 46:5-7 And the meat offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah… Jump to Previous Beginning Blemish Bullocks Bulls Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Defect He-Lambs Lambs Male Month Months Moons New Offer Offering Present Ram Seven Sheep Spot YoungJump to Next Beginning Blemish Bullocks Bulls Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Defect He-Lambs Lambs Male Month Months Moons New Offer Offering Present Ram Seven Sheep Spot YoungNumbers 28 1. Offerings are to be observed3. The continual burnt offering 9. The offering on the Sabbath 11. On the new Moons 16. At the Passover 26. In the day of the firstfruits At the beginning of every month This phrase refers to the New Moon festival, a significant time in the Hebrew calendar marking the start of each month. The Hebrew calendar is lunar-based, and the New Moon was a time for both religious observance and civil administration. The New Moon festival is mentioned in other scriptures such as 1 Samuel 20:5 and Psalm 81:3, indicating its importance in Israelite worship and community life. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who commands the offerings and is the recipient of worship. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, through whom God gives these instructions. 3. Israelites The people of God, who are to carry out these offerings as part of their covenant relationship with Yahweh. 4. The Tabernacle The place where these offerings are to be made, serving as the dwelling place of God among His people. 5. New Moon (Rosh Chodesh) The first day of each month in the Hebrew calendar, marked by specific offerings and a time of renewal and dedication. Teaching Points The Importance of Regular WorshipThe monthly offerings remind us of the importance of regular, intentional worship and dedication to God. Just as the Israelites had a structured time to present offerings, we too should have regular times of worship and reflection. Holiness and Purity The requirement for offerings to be "without blemish" underscores the holiness and purity God desires. In our lives, we are called to present ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. Renewal and New Beginnings The new moon offerings symbolize renewal and new beginnings. Each month, we have the opportunity to recommit ourselves to God, seeking His guidance and strength for the days ahead. Community and Corporate Worship These offerings were a communal activity, reminding us of the importance of gathering together as a body of believers to worship and support one another in our faith journey. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 28:11?2. How does Numbers 28:11 emphasize the importance of regular worship in our lives? 3. What does the "new moon" offering symbolize in Numbers 28:11? 4. How can we apply the principle of regular offerings in our daily routines? 5. Which other scriptures highlight the significance of offerings and sacrifices to God? 6. How can Numbers 28:11 inspire us to prioritize God in our monthly planning? 7. What is the significance of monthly offerings in Numbers 28:11 for modern believers? 8. How does Numbers 28:11 reflect God's expectations for worship and sacrifice? 9. Why were specific offerings required at the start of each month in Numbers 28:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 28? 11. How do we reconcile the timing of the New Moon feast in 1 Samuel 20:5 with other Old Testament passages referencing similar observances? 12. What does the Bible say about the New Moon? 13. How do the repeated animal offerings in Numbers 29 align or conflict with the later prophetic criticism of sacrifices (e.g., Isaiah 1:11)? 14. Numbers 23:1-2: Is there any archaeological evidence supporting Balaam's elaborate sacrifices on seven altars with seven bulls and seven rams? What Does Numbers 28:11 Mean At the beginning of every month“ ‘At the beginning of every month…’ ” (Numbers 28:11) • God marked time for Israel not only by Sabbaths and annual feasts but also by the monthly “New Moon.” Numbers 10:10 notes that trumpet blasts accompanied these days, reminding the nation of the Lord’s presence and favor. • The first day of the month reset the people’s focus, just as Lamentations 3:22-23 says His mercies “are new every morning.” Regular reminders keep hearts from drifting. • Isaiah 66:23 looks ahead to a future when “from one New Moon to another… all mankind will come to worship” the Lord, showing that this rhythm will find ultimate fulfillment in His eternal kingdom. you are to present to the LORD • Worship is God-ward; offerings are “presented” to Him, not merely performed before people (Leviticus 1:3). • The phrase underscores covenant relationship: Israel belongs to Yahweh, so every new month belongs to Him as well. Psalm 24:1 affirms, “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof,” making every calendar page His domain. • Romans 12:1 echoes the principle, urging believers to present their bodies “as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” What the priests enacted physically, Christians now live out spiritually. a burnt offering of two young bulls • Burnt offerings were wholly consumed on the altar (Leviticus 1:9), symbolizing total surrender. • Two bulls—significant, costly animals—remind the people that honoring God involves substantial sacrifice (2 Samuel 24:24). • Hebrews 10:10 points to Christ’s once-for-all offering; yet the pattern teaches believers today that wholehearted devotion is never optional. one ram • The ram adds variety and richness: bulls, rams, and lambs each represent different aspects of Israel’s life and economy. • Genesis 22:13 records God providing a ram in place of Isaac, foreshadowing substitutionary atonement. Each monthly ram whispered that redemption is God’s gracious provision. • Exodus 29:18 shows a ram used in consecration of priests; including a ram here calls Israel to continued consecration. seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished • The number seven, often signaling completeness (Genesis 2:2-3), points to perfect devotion. • Year-old lambs, in the prime of life and “without blemish,” prefigure the sinless Messiah (1 Peter 1:19). • By requiring unblemished animals, God emphasized His holiness (Malachi 1:8). Nothing half-hearted is fit for Him. • The mix of animals forms one unified offering, showing that every aspect of life—strength (bulls), dedication (ram), innocence (lambs)—belongs on the altar. summary Numbers 28:11 establishes a monthly rhythm of wholehearted worship. On each New Moon the Israelites were to bring costly, flawless animals—bulls, a ram, and seven lambs—totally consumed before the Lord. This regular sacrifice proclaimed God’s ownership of time, called the nation to renewed consecration, and foreshadowed the perfect offering of Christ. Today, believers honor the same holy God by presenting every new beginning—each day, week, or month—as a living, unblemished sacrifice of devotion and gratitude. (11) In the beginnings of your months . . . --The beginning of the month was announced by the blowing of the silver trumpets (Numbers 10:10). Increased respect was paid to the beginning of the month in later times. Trade was suspended (Amos 8:5), and religious instruction appears to have been given at this time (2Kings 4:23).Verse 11. - In the beginnings of your months. The new-moon offering also is here enjoined for the first time, the festival itself having only been incidentally mentioned in Numbers 10:10. There can be no doubt that this (unlike the sabbath) was a nature-festival, observed more or less by all nations. As such it did not require to be instituted, but only to be regulated and sanctified in order that it might not lend itself to idolatry, as it did among the heathen (cf. Deuteronomy 4:19; Job 31:26, 27; Jeremiah 7:18; Jeremiah 8:2). The new-moon feast, depending upon no calendar but that of the sky, and more clearly marked in that than any other recurring period, was certain to fix itself deeply in the social and religious habits of a simple pastoral or agricultural people. Accordingly we find it incidentally mentioned as a day of social gathering (1 Samuel 20:5), and as a day for religious instruction (2 Kings 4:23). From the latter passage, and from such passages as Isaiah 66:23; Ezekiel 46:1; Amos 8:5, it is evident that the feast of the new moon became to the month exactly what the sabbath was to the week - a day of rest and of worship (see also Judith 8:6).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At the beginningוּבְרָאשֵׁי֙ (ū·ḇə·rā·šê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of every month, חָדְשֵׁיכֶ֔ם (ḥā·ḏə·šê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month you are to present תַּקְרִ֥יבוּ (taq·rî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach to the LORD לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH a burnt offering עֹלָ֖ה (‘ō·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering of two שְׁנַ֙יִם֙ (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) young בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son bulls, פָּרִ֨ים (pā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer one אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first ram, וְאַ֣יִל (wə·’a·yil) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree and seven שִׁבְעָ֖ה (šiḇ·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number 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 Links Numbers 28:11 NIVNumbers 28:11 NLT Numbers 28:11 ESV Numbers 28:11 NASB Numbers 28:11 KJV Numbers 28:11 BibleApps.com Numbers 28:11 Biblia Paralela Numbers 28:11 Chinese Bible Numbers 28:11 French Bible Numbers 28:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 28:11 In the beginnings of your months you (Nu Num.) |
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