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; Berean Literal Bible one bull, a son of the herd, one ram, and one male lamb, a son of a year, as 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, and one male lamb one year old, as a burnt offering; Berean Annotated Bible one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for 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; Berean Literal Bible one bull, a son of the herd, one ram, and one male lamb, a son of a year, as 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 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, as 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, son of a herd, and one ram and one lamb, 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Offerings of Dedication…20one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; 21one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; 22one male goat for a sin offering;… Cross References one young bull, 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, Numbers 15:24 and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. Leviticus 16:3 This is how Aaron is to enter the Holy Place: with a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering. one ram, Genesis 22:13 Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. 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. Leviticus 8:22 After that, Moses presented the other ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. and one male lamb a year old Numbers 6:14 and he is to present an offering to the LORD of an unblemished year-old male lamb as a burnt offering, an unblemished year-old female lamb as a sin offering, and an unblemished ram as a peace offering— Exodus 12:5 Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. Leviticus 9:3 Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, for 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. 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 1:14 If, instead, one’s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon. 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 40:9-16 Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. … Leviticus 1:1-9 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. … Treasury of Scripture One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering: Genesis 8:20 And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 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, The young bull was a costly offering, fitting for a leader’s presentation and reflecting the giver’s devotion to God. Its strength and value underscored the seriousness of approaching the Lord through sacrifice. Exo 29:1 Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron… one ram, The ram added to the completeness of the offering. As a mature male animal, it represented what was valuable and fitting for consecration to God. Gen 22:13 Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram… and one male lamb a year old The lamb was to be in its first year, without the weakness of age or the immaturity of a newborn animal. Its innocence and suitability for sacrifice pointed forward to Christ, the sinless Lamb who would give Himself for sinners. Num 6:14 he is to present an offering to the LORD… for a burnt offering; These animals were wholly consumed on the altar, expressing complete dedication to the Lord and providing atonement according to His appointed order. The offering anticipated the full and final sacrifice of Christ, who gave Himself entirely to accomplish redemption. Lev 1:3 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd,… Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe people of God who are receiving instructions for offerings and worship in the wilderness. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who is overseeing the dedication of the altar and the offerings brought by the leaders of the tribes. 3. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where the offerings are being made. 4. The Leaders of the Tribes Representatives from each tribe of Israel who bring offerings for the dedication of the altar. 5. The Burnt Offering A sacrificial offering that is completely consumed by fire, symbolizing complete dedication to God. Teaching Points Symbolism of the Burnt OfferingThe burnt offering represents total surrender and dedication to God. Just as the offering is wholly consumed, believers are called to wholly dedicate their lives to God. The Role of Leadership in Worship The leaders of the tribes set an example by bringing offerings. Spiritual leaders today are called to lead by example in worship and dedication. The Importance of Obedience The Israelites followed God's specific instructions for offerings. Obedience to God's Word is crucial in our spiritual walk. Christ as the Fulfillment of Sacrifices The sacrificial system points to Christ, who is the ultimate sacrifice. Understanding this helps us appreciate the depth of His sacrifice and our response to it. Personal Dedication Just as the offerings were given for the dedication of the altar, believers are called to dedicate their lives and resources to God's service. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:21?2. How does Numbers 7:21 demonstrate the importance of sacrificial giving to God? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the offerings in Numbers 7:21? 4. How does Numbers 7:21 connect to New Testament teachings on generosity? 5. In what ways can we emulate the dedication shown in Numbers 7:21 today? 6. How does the offering in Numbers 7:21 reflect our priorities in worship? 7. What is the significance of the offering described in Numbers 7:21? 8. How does Numbers 7:21 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God? 9. Why are specific offerings detailed in Numbers 7:21 important for understanding ancient Israelite worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? Numbers 7:21 records that a tribal prince presented a young bull, a ram, and a year-old male lamb “for a burnt offering.” Each animal adds a layer of meaning—costliness, obedience, innocence—while the burnt-offering designation proclaims total surrender. Together they form a vivid picture of worship that points forward to Jesus Christ, whose single, sufficient sacrifice fulfills every symbol and calls His people to respond with wholehearted devotion. Parallel Commentaries ... 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 Additonal Resources Numbers 7:21 Blue Letter BibleNumbers 7:21 Bible Gateway Numbers 7:21 Bible.com Numbers 7:21 NIV |
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