Numbers 7:21
Numbers 7:21 in Multiple Translations
one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:
one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;
One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;
a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,
A yong bullocke, a ram, a lambe of a yeere olde for a burnt offring,
one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;
one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;
One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt-offering:
An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 7:21
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Numbers 7:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פַּ֣ר
אֶחָ֞ד
בֶּן
בָּקָ֗ר
אַ֧יִל
אֶחָ֛ד
כֶּֽבֶשׂ
אֶחָ֥ד
בֶּן
שְׁנָת֖/וֹ
לְ/עֹלָֽה
פַּ֣ר
par
H6499
bullock
N-ms
אֶחָ֞ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
בָּקָ֗ר
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
N-cs
אַ֧יִל
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-ms
אֶחָ֛ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
כֶּֽבֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
lamb
N-ms
אֶחָ֥ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שְׁנָת֖/וֹ
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs | Suff
לְ/עֹלָֽה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:21
פַּ֣ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
אֶחָ֞ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בָּקָ֗ר
bâqâr
H1241
"cattle"
N-cs
Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.
Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.
אַ֧יִל
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-ms
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
אֶחָ֛ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
כֶּֽבֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
N-ms
This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.
Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.
אֶחָ֥ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שְׁנָת֖/וֹ
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs | Suff
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
לְ/עֹלָֽה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:21
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
19The offering he presented was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;
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; 23and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Romans 12:1 | Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. |
| 3 | Ephesians 5:2 | and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. |
Numbers 7:21 Summary
Numbers 7:21 describes the burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, which symbolizes complete dedication to God. This offering, as explained in Leviticus 1:1-17, represents the giver's commitment to God's service. Just as these animals were required to be perfect and without blemish, we are called to offer ourselves to God in purity and devotion, as seen in Romans 12:1 and 2 Corinthians 7:1. By understanding the significance of the burnt offering, we can deepen our appreciation for the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who became the perfect offering for our sins (Hebrews 10:1-18).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the burnt offering in Numbers 7:21?
The burnt offering, as described in Leviticus 1:1-17, was a sacrifice that represented the complete dedication of the offerer to God, and in this context, it symbolizes the leader's commitment to God's service (Leviticus 1:3-4, Romans 12:1).
Why are specific animals mentioned for the burnt offering?
The specific animals, a young bull, a ram, and a male lamb a year old, were required for the burnt offering because they represented perfection and without blemish, as stated in Leviticus 1:3 and Deuteronomy 17:1, to emphasize the importance of purity in worship.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical theme of sacrifice?
This verse is part of a larger narrative of sacrifice and worship in the Bible, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 10:1-18, where He became the perfect offering for the sins of humanity, fulfilling the requirements of the law (Matthew 5:17).
What can we learn from the detailed descriptions of offerings in Numbers 7?
The detailed descriptions of the offerings, such as in Numbers 7:21, teach us about the importance of obedience to God's commands (Deuteronomy 8:6) and the value of careful devotion in our relationship with Him, as encouraged in Colossians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Reflection Questions
- What does the burnt offering represent in my own life, and how can I offer myself completely to God's service?
- How can I apply the principle of purity and perfection in my worship and relationship with God, as symbolized by the unblemished animals in the burnt offering?
- In what ways can I reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and its significance in my life, in light of the sacrificial system described in the Old Testament?
- How does the concept of sacrifice and worship in Numbers 7:21 influence my understanding of the importance of obedience and devotion in my walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:21
One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:15].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:21
He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine
Sermons on Numbers 7:21
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(Genesis) Genesis 9:1-5 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of draining the blood from animals before consuming them, as it symbolizes the taking of life. The speaker also expresses his p |
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(Genesis) Genesis 8:20-22 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the evil nature of man's heart from a young age. He mentions how youth today have rebelled and their imaginations have turned towards evil. T |
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The New Creation and the New Fall by Bill Randles | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of two different kinds of people in the new world. He emphasizes that while some can thrive in corruption and feed off it, others |
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(Genesis) - Part 10 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the continuity of natural phenomena such as cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night for the past 4,000 years. He highlights that |
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A Voice From Heaven by Carl Armerding | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the rules and regulations presented in a gracious manner. He then emphasizes the spiritual objectives of the camp, stating that it |
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First Things First by Steve Mays | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various biblical stories where individuals faced challenging situations but experienced God's intervention. He mentions the story of Shadrach |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the stories of Enoch and Noah from Genesis, highlighting the importance of walking with God amidst a world of sin and judgment. It emphasizes the need to ch |