Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and two oxen, five rams, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. New Living Translation For a peace offering he brought two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering brought by Elizur son of Shedeur. English Standard Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. Berean Standard Bible and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. Berean Literal Bible and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. King James Bible And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. New King James Version and as the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. New American Standard Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. NASB 1995 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. NASB 1977 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. Legacy Standard Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. Amplified Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur [from the tribe of Reuben]. Berean Annotated Bible and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur (my God is a rock) son of Shedeur (darter of light). Christian Standard Bible and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. Holman Christian Standard Bible and two bulls, five rams, five male breeding goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. American Standard Version and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Elizur the son of Shedeur. English Revised Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the oblation of Elizur the son of Shedeur. GOD'S WORD® Translation and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs as a fellowship offering. These were the gifts from Elizur, son of Shedeur. International Standard Version Their sacrifice for a peace offering, two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one year old lambs. These were the offerings presented by Shedeur's son Elizur. NET Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings: two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. New Heart English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. Webster's Bible Translation And for a sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. World English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this [is] the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. Berean Literal Bible and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. Young's Literal Translation and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this is the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. Smith's Literal Translation And for a sacrifice of peace, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this the offering of Elizur, son of Shedeur. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd for victims of peace offerings two oxen, five rams, five buck goats. five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Elisur the son of Sedeur. Catholic Public Domain Version and for victims of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the oblation of Elizur, the son of Shedeur. New American Bible and two bulls, five rams, five he-goats, and five yearling lambs for a communion sacrifice. This was the offering of Elizur, son of Shedeur. New Revised Standard Version and for the sacrifice of well-being, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd for a sacrifice of peace offering, two oxen, five rams, five kids of the goats, five lambs of the first year; this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And for the peace sacrifice: two bulls and five rams and five goats and five lambs, male offspring of a year; this is the offering of Elitsur son of Shedayur. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year. This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. Brenton Septuagint Translation And for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two heifers, five rams, five he-goats, five ewe-lambs of a year old: this was the gift of Elisur the son of Sediur. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…34one male goat for a sin offering; 35and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. 36On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.… Cross References and a peace offering of two oxen, Leviticus 3:1-5 “If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar. / From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, … Leviticus 7:11-15 Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD: / If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. / Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread. … 1 Kings 8:63-64 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. five rams, Exodus 29:15-18 Take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head. / You are to slaughter the ram, take its blood, and splatter it on all sides of the altar. / Cut the ram into pieces, wash the entrails and legs, and place them with its head and other pieces. … Leviticus 8:22-29 After that, Moses presented the other ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. / Moses slaughtered the ram and took some of its blood and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. / Moses also presented Aaron’s sons and put some of the blood on their right earlobes, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Then he splattered the blood on all sides of the altar. … 2 Chronicles 29:21-24 They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. / So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood and splattered it on the altar. They slaughtered the rams and splattered the blood on the altar. And they slaughtered the lambs and splattered the blood on the altar. / Then they brought the goats for the sin offering before the king and the assembly, who laid their hands on them. … five male goats, Leviticus 16:5-10 And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. / Aaron is to present the bull for his sin offering and make atonement for himself and his household. / Then he shall take the two goats and present them before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. … Leviticus 4:23-26 When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering. / Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. … Leviticus 23:18-19 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. / You shall also prepare one male goat as a sin offering and two male lambs a year old as a peace offering. and five male lambs a year old. 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. … Numbers 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, Leviticus 14:10-13 On the eighth day he is to bring two unblemished male lambs, an unblemished ewe lamb a year old, a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil, and one log of olive oil. / The priest who performs the cleansing shall present the one to be cleansed, together with these offerings, before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / Then the priest is to take one of the male lambs and present it as a guilt offering, along with the log of olive oil; and he must wave them as a wave offering before the LORD. … This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. Numbers 1:5 These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; Numbers 10:18 Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command. 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; … Treasury of Scripture And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. and for a sacrifice. Jump to Previous Cattle Elizur Eli'zur Fellowship First Five Goats Head He-Goats He-Lambs Lambs Male Oblation Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed Shedeur Shed'eur SheepJump to Next Cattle Elizur Eli'zur Fellowship First Five Goats Head He-Goats He-Lambs Lambs Male Oblation Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed Shedeur Shed'eur SheepNumbers 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 and a peace offering of two oxen The peace offering, also known as a fellowship offering, was a voluntary sacrifice made to express gratitude and fellowship with God. The use of oxen, which were valuable animals, signifies the importance and sincerity of the offering. Oxen were often used in sacrifices due to their size and value, symbolizing strength and service. This offering reflects the communal aspect of worship in Israel, where peace offerings were shared among the priests, the offerer, and God. five rams five male goats and five male lambs a year old This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. Persons / Places / Events 1. Elizur son of ShedeurElizur was the leader of the tribe of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob. His offering is part of the dedication of the altar by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. 2. Tribe of Reuben The tribe of Reuben was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. 3. Peace Offerings These offerings were a type of sacrifice in the Old Testament that symbolized fellowship and peace with God. They were voluntary and expressed gratitude and communion with the Lord. 4. Dedication of the Altar This event involved the leaders of each tribe bringing offerings over twelve days for the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle, signifying the unity and commitment of the tribes to God. 5. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites, where sacrifices and offerings were made. Teaching Points Understanding Sacrificial WorshipThe peace offerings in Numbers 7:35 remind us of the importance of sacrificial worship and gratitude in our relationship with God. Just as the Israelites offered sacrifices to express peace and fellowship, we are called to offer our lives as living sacrifices. Unity in Worship The collective offerings by the leaders of the tribes symbolize unity in worship. In the body of Christ, unity is essential as we come together to worship and serve God. Gratitude and Fellowship The peace offerings were a voluntary expression of gratitude. In our lives, we should cultivate a heart of thankfulness and seek to maintain fellowship with God and others. Symbolism of Peace The peace offerings symbolize reconciliation and peace with God. Through Christ, we have peace with God, and we are called to be peacemakers in our communities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:35?2. How does Numbers 7:35 demonstrate the importance of offerings in worship? 3. What can we learn from the specific offerings listed in Numbers 7:35? 4. How does Numbers 7:35 connect to New Testament teachings on giving? 5. How can we apply the principle of sacrificial giving in our daily lives? 6. Why is it important to give "as an offering for the altar"? 7. What is the significance of the offerings in Numbers 7:35? 8. How does Numbers 7:35 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God? 9. Why are specific offerings detailed in Numbers 7:35? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? 11. Jeremiah 35:7 - How does the command never to build houses align with God's directive for Israel to settle in the land (Numbers 33:53)? 12. Joshua 18:7 - Why does the text claim the Levites received no land allotment here, yet other passages (e.g., Numbers 35) suggest they inhabited specific cities? 13. How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible? 14. How do we reconcile the mention of 48 Levite cities (Numbers 35:1-8) with limited archaeological evidence for so many Levitical settlements? What Does Numbers 7:35 Mean …and a peace offering• “Peace” (or fellowship) offerings were voluntary gifts celebrating restored relationship with God (Leviticus 3:1–17). • The worshiper ate a portion, picturing shared table-fellowship (Deuteronomy 27:7). • When Elizur brought this gift during the altar-dedication week, he affirmed that Reuben’s tribe was at peace with the LORD (Romans 5:1). • The offering anticipates Christ, our perfect Peace Offering, who “Himself is our peace” (Ephesians 2:14) and reconciles God and sinners. of two oxen • Oxen were the most valuable herd animals—symbols of strength and service (Proverbs 14:4). • A pair (“two”) echoes the dual parties now reconciled—God and His people (Amos 3:3). • Cattle were accepted for fellowship offerings (Leviticus 3:1), and Solomon later offered thousands of them at the temple’s dedication (1 Kings 8:63), linking Elizur’s act to Israel’s larger worship story. five rams • Rams signified consecration; one was slain to ordain priests (Exodus 29:20). • “Five” often marks grace—undeserved favor repeatedly shown to Reuben’s descendants despite their patriarch’s earlier sin (Genesis 35:22; Deuteronomy 33:6). • By including rams, Elizur highlighted commitment to serve the LORD under His gracious covenant. five male goats • Goats frequently bore sin in sacrificial rites (Leviticus 4:23; 16:8–10). • Their presence within a peace offering underscores that fellowship rests on atonement already made. • Again, the number five magnifies God’s grace covering sin (Romans 5:20). five male lambs a year old • Unblemished yearling lambs picture innocence in its prime (Exodus 12:5). • Lamb imagery points forward to “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). • Their inclusion celebrates purity restored to the worshiper (1 Peter 1:18–19). This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur • Elizur led Reuben, Israel’s firstborn tribe (Numbers 7:30). Though Reuben forfeited natural preeminence (Genesis 49:3–4), his leader still enjoyed equal footing before God—the offerings of all twelve chiefs were identical (Numbers 7:12–83). • The uniform gifts model unity among God’s people (Psalm 133:1; 1 Corinthians 1:10). • Elizur’s obedience shows that blessings flow when leaders follow God’s explicit pattern (Numbers 7:4–5). summary Numbers 7:35 records Reuben’s leader bringing a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old male lambs. Each element illustrates aspects of fellowship—valuable sacrifice, consecration, atonement, and purity—all granted by God’s grace. Elizur’s identical gift with the other tribal chiefs emphasizes unity and obedience. Ultimately the verse directs us to Jesus, the complete and final Peace Offering who reconciles us to the Father and binds His people together in grace-filled worship. Hebrew and a peace offeringהַשְּׁלָמִים֮ (haš·šə·lā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering of two שְׁנַיִם֒ (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) oxen, בָּקָ֣ר (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd five חֲמִשָּׁה֙ (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five rams, אֵילִ֤ם (’ê·lim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree five חֲמִשָּׁ֔ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five male goats, עַתֻּדִ֣ים (‘at·tu·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6260: Prepared, full grown, of he-goats, leaders of the people and five חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five male lambs כְּבָשִׂ֥ים (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 This זֶ֛ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that was the offering קָרְבַּ֥ן (qā·rə·ban) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present of Elizur אֱלִיצ֖וּר (’ĕ·lî·ṣūr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 468: Elizur -- 'God of (the) rock', a Reubenite leader son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Shedeur. שְׁדֵיאֽוּר׃ (šə·ḏê·’ūr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7707: Shedeur -- a Reubenite Links Numbers 7:35 NIVNumbers 7:35 NLT Numbers 7:35 ESV Numbers 7:35 NASB Numbers 7:35 KJV Numbers 7:35 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:35 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:35 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:35 French Bible Numbers 7:35 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:35 And for the sacrifice of peace offerings (Nu Num.) |
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