Verse (Click for Chapter) 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, 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 a 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, for 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, a son of a herd, and one ram and one lamb, a 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 Context Offerings of Dedication…68one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; 69one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; 70one male goat for a sin offering;… Cross References one young bull, Leviticus 9:2 He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. 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. Numbers 28:11-14 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. … one ram, 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 8:22-24 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. 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— and one male lamb a year old 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, 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 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 1:3-9 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. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. … Exodus 24:5 Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings 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. Exodus 25:29 You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold. Exodus 37:16 He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings. Leviticus 24:6-7 and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. 1 Kings 7:48-50 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. Treasury of Scripture One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering: 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 In the context of ancient Israelite worship, the offering of a young bull was significant due to its value and strength. Bulls were considered a symbol of power and wealth, and offering one to God demonstrated a significant sacrifice. This act of offering a bull can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, as He is often referred to as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29). The bull, being a larger and more valuable animal, underscores the magnitude of the offering and the seriousness of the worship. one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the offerings from the leaders of the tribes during the dedication of the altar. 2. Israelite Leaders The heads of the twelve tribes of Israel who brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the offerings were made. 4. Burnt Offering A type of sacrifice in which the entire animal was consumed by fire, symbolizing complete dedication to God. 5. Tribe of Naphtali The tribe whose leader, Ahira son of Enan, brought the offering described in this verse. Teaching Points Symbolism of SacrificeThe burnt offering represents total surrender and dedication to God. As believers, we are called to offer our lives wholly to Him. Community Worship The collective offerings of the tribes highlight the importance of communal worship and participation in the life of faith. Faithfulness in Giving The leaders' offerings demonstrate faithfulness and obedience in giving to God. We are encouraged to give generously and with a willing heart. Christ as the Ultimate Sacrifice The Old Testament sacrifices point to Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice on the cross was once for all. This calls us to live in gratitude and commitment to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:69?2. How does Numbers 7:69 illustrate the importance of giving in worship? 3. What can we learn about generosity from the offering described in Numbers 7:69? 4. How does Numbers 7:69 connect to New Testament teachings on sacrificial giving? 5. In what ways can we apply the spirit of Numbers 7:69 today? 6. How does this verse reflect God's expectations for offerings and dedication? 7. What is the significance of the silver bowl in Numbers 7:69? 8. How does Numbers 7:69 reflect the Israelites' worship practices? 9. Why is the weight of the silver bowl specified in Numbers 7:69? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? 11. Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses? 12. How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible? 13. Numbers 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources? 14. What evidence exists that these extensive rituals, detailed in Numbers 29, were historically observed or feasible at that scale? What Does Numbers 7:69 Mean One young bull• “One young bull…for a burnt offering” (Numbers 7:69) reminds us that the tribes were presenting their very best. A bull was the costliest animal an Israelite could bring, underscoring wholehearted devotion (Leviticus 1:3-5). • Bulls were associated with leadership and strength. By offering a bull, the tribal chief acknowledged that even the tribe’s might belongs to the Lord (Psalm 50:9-13). • Similar offerings accompanied priestly consecrations (Leviticus 8:18-21), linking this act with Israel’s call to be a “kingdom of priests” (Exodus 19:6). • Hebrews 9:13 points to the temporary cleansing provided by such sacrifices, preparing the way for Christ, the once-for-all offering. One ram • Rams served prominently in ordination (Exodus 29:15-18). Their horns symbolized provision and power—echoing the ram God provided in place of Isaac (Genesis 22:13-14). • By bringing “one ram,” each tribe declared faith in God’s substitutionary grace, which found its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, the true substitute (Romans 8:32). • The aroma of a ram burnt offering was said to be “pleasing to the LORD” (Leviticus 1:13). It illustrated complete surrender—nothing held back, everything consumed on the altar. One male lamb a year old • A year-old male lamb was prime, spotless, and in its first strength (Exodus 12:5). It echoed the Passover lamb’s role in redemption. • John 1:29 identifies Jesus as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” The inclusion of a lamb in each tribal offering quietly preached that coming gospel reality. • First Peter 1:18-19 celebrates believers as redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot,” tying our salvation back to these early symbols. For a burnt offering • Burnt offerings were totally consumed; nothing was eaten by the worshiper (Leviticus 1:9). They portrayed absolute consecration—life wholly given to God. • The repeated phrase “a pleasing aroma” (Leviticus 1:9, 13, 17) emphasizes God’s delight in wholehearted devotion. • Romans 12:1 calls believers to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice” in the same spirit of full surrender pictured here. summary Numbers 7:69 spotlights each tribe’s leader bringing a young bull, a ram, and a year-old male lamb—a costly, powerful, and spotless trio—entirely consumed as a burnt offering. Together they signal total dedication, confess the need for substitutionary atonement, and foreshadow Christ, the perfect Lamb whose once-for-all sacrifice fulfills every shadow cast by these ancient gifts. 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 Links Numbers 7:69 NIVNumbers 7:69 NLT Numbers 7:69 ESV Numbers 7:69 NASB Numbers 7:69 KJV Numbers 7:69 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:69 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:69 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:69 French Bible Numbers 7:69 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:69 One young bull one ram one male (Nu Num.) |



