Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Present as an aroma pleasing to the LORD a food offering consisting of a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams and fourteen male lambs a year old, all without defect. New Living Translation On the first day of the festival, you must present a burnt offering as a special gift, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. It will consist of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects. English Standard Version And you shall offer a burnt offering, a food offering, with a pleasing aroma to the LORD, thirteen bulls from the herd, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old; they shall be without blemish; Berean Standard Bible As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ shall present a burnt offering, a fire offering, a pleasing aroma to YHWH, thirteen bulls, sons of the herd, two rams, and fourteen lambs, sons of a year; they shall be unblemished; King James Bible And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish: New King James Version You shall present a burnt offering, an offering made by fire as a sweet aroma to the LORD: thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs in their first year. They shall be without blemish. New American Standard Bible You shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire as a soothing aroma to the LORD: thirteen bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs one year old, which are without defect; NASB 1995 ‘You shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire as a soothing aroma to the LORD: thirteen bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old, which are without defect; NASB 1977 ‘And you shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire as a soothing aroma to the LORD: thirteen bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old, which are without defect, Legacy Standard Bible And you shall bring near a burnt offering, an offering by fire as a soothing aroma to Yahweh: thirteen bulls from the herd, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old, which are without blemish; Amplified Bible You shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire as a sweet and soothing aroma to the LORD: thirteen bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs one year old, which are without blemish; Berean Annotated Bible As a pleasing aroma to the LORD {YHWH}, you⁺ are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, Christian Standard Bible Present a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD: thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old. They are to be unblemished. Holman Christian Standard Bible Present a burnt offering, a fire offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD: 13 young bulls, two rams, and 14 male lambs a year old. They are to be unblemished. American Standard Version and ye shall offer a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old; they shall be without blemish; Contemporary English Version On the first day, you must rest from your work and come together for worship. Bring to the altar 13 bulls, 2 full-grown rams, and 14 rams a year old that have nothing wrong with them. Then offer these as sacrifices to please me. English Revised Version and ye shall offer a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish: GOD'S WORD® Translation As a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to the LORD, bring 13 young bulls, 2 rams, and 14 one-year-old lambs, all of them without defects. Good News Translation On this first day offer a food offering to the LORD, an odor pleasing to him: thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all without any defects. International Standard Version bringing these burnt offerings made by fire as a pleasing aroma to the LORD: Thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one year old lambs, all without any defects, NET Bible You must offer a burnt offering, an offering made by fire as a pleasing aroma to the LORD: thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs each one year old, all of them without blemish. New Heart English Bible and you shall offer a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD; thirteen young bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old; they shall be without blemish; Webster's Bible Translation And ye shall offer a burnt-offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savor to the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, World English Bible You shall offer a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh: thirteen young bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old, all without defect; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand have brought a burnt-offering near, a fire-offering of refreshing fragrance, to YHWH: thirteen bullocks, sons of the herd, two rams, fourteen lambs, sons of a year; they are perfect ones; Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ shall present a burnt offering, a fire offering, a pleasing aroma to YHWH, thirteen bulls, sons of the herd, two rams, and fourteen lambs, sons of a year; they shall be unblemished; Young's Literal Translation and have brought near a burnt-offering, a fire-offering, a sweet fragrance, to Jehovah; thirteen bullocks, sons of the herd, two rams, fourteen lambs, sons of a year; perfect ones they are; Smith's Literal Translation And ye brought near a burnt-offering, a sacrifice, an odor of sweetness to Jehovah: thirteen bullocks, sons of a cow, two rams, fourteen lambs, sons of a year: blameless shall they be. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd you shall offer a holocaust for a most sweet odour to the Lord, thirteen calves of the herd, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish: Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall offer a holocaust, as a most sweet odor to the Lord: thirteen calves from the herd, two rams, fourteen immaculate one-year-old lambs; New American Bible You will offer a burnt offering, an oblation of pleasing aroma to the LORD: thirteen bulls of the herd, two rams, and fourteen yearling lambs that are unblemished. New Revised Standard Version You shall offer a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a pleasing odor to the LORD: thirteen young bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old. They shall be without blemish. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall offer burnt offerings, a sacrifice made by fire, a sweet savour to the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And bring a burning peace offering, a gift for a fragrance of savor to LORD JEHOVAH: thirteen bulls, sons of a herd, and two rams and fourteen lambs males of a year that have no flaw in them: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and ye shall present a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: thirteen young bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish; Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall bring near whole-burnt-offerings, a sacrifice for a smell of sweet savour to the Lord, on the first day thirteen calves of the herd, two rams, fourteen lambs of a year old; they shall be without blemish. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of Tabernacles12On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work, and you shall observe a feast to the LORD for seven days. 13As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present an offering made by fire, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, 14along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams,… Cross References As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, Leviticus 1:9 The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to 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 8:21 When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. you are to present a food offering, Numbers 15:13 Everyone who is native-born shall prepare these things in this way when he presents a food offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 2:2 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. Leviticus 3:11 Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as food, a food offering to the LORD. a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, 2 Chronicles 29:32 The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. 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. 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. two rams, Exodus 29:1 “Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish, 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. and fourteen male lambs a year old, Numbers 28:19 Present to the LORD a food offering, a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished. 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, 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 You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. Treasury of Scripture And you shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet smell to the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish: Jump to Previous Aroma Blemish Bullocks Bulls Burnt Lambs Male Offer Offering Pleasant Rams Sacrifice Savor Savour Sweet Thirteen YoungJump to Next Aroma Blemish Bullocks Bulls Burnt Lambs Male Offer Offering Pleasant Rams Sacrifice Savor Savour Sweet Thirteen YoungNumbers 29 1. The offering at the feast of trumpets7. At the day of afflicting their souls 12. And on the eight days of the feast of tabernacles As a pleasing aroma to the LORD This phrase indicates that the offerings are meant to be acceptable and satisfying to God. The concept of a "pleasing aroma" is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe sacrifices that are offered in obedience and with the right heart attitude (Genesis 8:21, Exodus 29:18). It signifies God's acceptance and favor. The aroma is not literal but symbolic of the spiritual satisfaction God receives from the obedience and devotion of His people. you are to present a food offering a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls two rams and fourteen male lambs a year old all unblemished Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe people of God who are receiving instructions on how to worship and offer sacrifices during the Feast of Tabernacles. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who commands these offerings as a part of the covenant relationship with His people. 3. The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) A significant Jewish festival that commemorates the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and God's provision during that time. 4. Burnt Offering A type of sacrifice in which the entire offering is consumed by fire, symbolizing complete dedication to God. 5. Unblemished Animals The requirement for offerings to be without defect, symbolizing purity and the best of what the Israelites could offer to God. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites were required to follow God's instructions precisely, highlighting the importance of obedience in our relationship with God. Symbolism of Sacrifice The unblemished animals represent the purity and perfection required in offerings, pointing to Christ as the perfect sacrifice. God's Provision and Faithfulness The Feast of Tabernacles reminds us of God's provision and faithfulness, encouraging us to trust Him in our own lives. Wholehearted Worship Just as the burnt offering was completely consumed, our worship should be wholehearted and all-encompassing. Community and Worship The communal aspect of the festival underscores the importance of gathering together in worship and celebration of God's goodness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 29:13?2. How does Numbers 29:13 emphasize the importance of sacrificial offerings to God? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the instructions in Numbers 29:13? 4. How does Numbers 29:13 connect to Christ's ultimate sacrifice for our sins? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of sacrifice in our lives today? 6. How does Numbers 29:13 encourage us to prioritize worship in our daily routine? 7. What is the significance of the sacrifices in Numbers 29:13 for modern believers? 8. How does Numbers 29:13 reflect the importance of obedience in faith? 9. Why were specific offerings required in Numbers 29:13, and what do they symbolize? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 29? 11. Is there any archaeological record corroborating the elaborate sacrificial system described in Numbers 29? 12. What evidence exists that these extensive rituals, detailed in Numbers 29, were historically observed or feasible at that scale? 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. How could the Israelites realistically supply the large number of animals required for the consecutive sacrifices in Numbers 29? What Does Numbers 29:13 Mean As a pleasing aroma to the LORDThe phrase highlights God’s delight in wholehearted, obedient worship. Scriptures like Ephesians 5:2 describe Christ’s self-offering “as a fragrant aroma,” showing that every sacrifice pointed forward to His perfect surrender. When Israel brought offerings prescribed by God, their obedience rose like sweet incense (Exodus 29:18; Psalm 141:2), assuring them of His favor. you are to present God’s people were not passive observers; they actively brought what He required (Romans 12:1). Presentation implies intentional dedication, handing the offering wholly over to God’s ownership (Leviticus 1:3). Worship involves participation, not mere attendance. a food offering Though often translated “grain” or “meal,” the emphasis is on sustaining fellowship. God supplied Israel’s harvest and invited them to return a portion (Leviticus 2:1-3). The shared “table” imagery anticipates the communion believers now enjoy in Christ (1 Corinthians 10:16-17). a burnt offering Unlike other sacrifices, the burnt offering was consumed entirely on the altar (Leviticus 1:6-9). Nothing was reserved for priests or worshipers, underscoring total consecration. Hebrews 10:10 connects the burnt offering’s completeness with Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice, which covers every believer without remainder. of thirteen young bulls Bulls were the costliest animals, symbolizing strength and leadership (Psalm 22:12). Offering thirteen on the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles (Numbers 29:12-13) marked abundant gratitude for God’s provision in the harvest season (Deuteronomy 16:13-15). Their number decreased each subsequent day, illustrating God’s orderly design. two rams Rams signified substitution and covenant (Genesis 22:13; Exodus 29:15-18). Placing them between the bulls and lambs balanced the sacrifice: strength, covenant, and innocence all presented together. The doubling of rams reinforced witness and confirmation (Deuteronomy 19:15). and fourteen male lambs a year old Unblemished, first-year lambs embodied purity and promise (Exodus 12:5). Fourteen—two sets of seven—speaks of completed perfection and abundant provision (Revelation 5:6). Their youth emphasized freshness and vitality in worship (Malachi 1:14 rejects offerings that are sick or lame). all unblemished God accepts only what is flawless, prefiguring Christ, “a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:19). The requirement guarded Israel from careless worship and protected the symbolism pointing to the sinless Savior (Hebrews 4:15). Believers now offer themselves in purity, relying on Christ’s righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). summary Numbers 29:13 records a meticulously ordered sacrifice that filled the Tabernacle courts with pleasing aroma, signaling God’s pleasure in obedient worship. Each element—bulls, rams, lambs, grain—foreshadowed Jesus’ perfect, fragrant offering and invited Israel to respond with wholehearted devotion. The verse reminds today’s believers that God still delights in pure, costly, and willing surrender made acceptable through Christ. Verse 13. - Ye shall offer a burnt offering. This also was ordered, but not prescribed, in Leviticus 23. As it was the feast of the ingathering, when God had crowned the year with his goodness, and filled the hearts of men with food and gladness, so it was celebrated with the greatest profusion of burnt offerings, especially of the largest and costliest kind. Thirteen young bullocks. The number of bullocks was so arranged as to be one less each day, to be seven on the seventh and last day, and to make up seventy altogether. Thus the sacred number was studiously emphasized, and the slow fading of festal joy into the ordinary gladness of a grateful life was set forth. It seems quite fanciful to trace any connection with the waning of the moon. The observance of the heavenly bodies, although sanctioned in the case of the new moon feast, was not further encouraged for obvious reasons.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As a pleasingנִיחֹ֙חַ֙ (nî·ḥō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5207: A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing aroma רֵ֤יחַ (rê·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7381: To smell, perceive odor to the LORD, לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel you are to present וְהִקְרַבְתֶּ֨ם (wə·hiq·raḇ·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach an offering made by fire, אִשֵּׁ֨ה (’iš·šêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 801: A burnt-offering, a sacrifice a burnt offering עֹלָ֜ה (‘ō·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering of thirteen שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה (šə·lō·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice young בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son bulls, פָּרִ֧ים (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, בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son all יִהְיֽוּ׃ (yih·yū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be unblemished, תְּמִימִ֥ם (tə·mî·mim) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth Links Numbers 29:13 NIVNumbers 29:13 NLT Numbers 29:13 ESV Numbers 29:13 NASB Numbers 29:13 KJV Numbers 29:13 BibleApps.com Numbers 29:13 Biblia Paralela Numbers 29:13 Chinese Bible Numbers 29:13 French Bible Numbers 29:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 29:13 And you shall offer a burnt offering (Nu Num.) |
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