Numbers 7:27
Numbers 7:27 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 7:27
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Numbers 7:27 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 7:27
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 7:27
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
25His offering 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;
26one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
27one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
28one male goat for a sin offering; 29and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 50:8–14 | I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens, for every beast of the forest is Mine— the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is Mine, and the fullness thereof. Do I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. |
| 2 | Amos 5:22 | Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. |
| 3 | Psalms 51:16 | For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings. |
| 4 | Isaiah 1:11 | “What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 7:22 | For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, |
Numbers 7:27 Summary
Numbers 7:27 describes the burnt offering given by the leader Eliab, which represents his complete dedication to God. This offering, like all the others in Numbers 7, shows the importance of giving our best to God and being completely committed to Him (as seen in Romans 12:1). The specific animals required, such as the young bull, ram, and male lamb, emphasize the need for perfection and purity in our offerings to God (as seen in Leviticus 22:20). By studying this verse, we can learn to prioritize our relationship with God and give Him our best, just like the leaders in Numbers 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the burnt offering in Numbers 7:27?
The burnt offering, as described in Leviticus 1:1-17, was a sacrifice that represented the worshiper's complete dedication to God, and in this context, it symbolizes the leader's commitment to the Lord, as seen in Romans 12:1, where we are called to offer our bodies as living sacrifices.
Why are the animals specified as 'one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old'?
The specific requirements for the animals in Numbers 7:27 emphasize the importance of perfection and purity in the offerings, as also seen in Leviticus 22:20, where it is written that no animal with defects should be offered to God.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Numbers 7?
Numbers 7:27 is part of the description of the offerings given by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel, as described in Numbers 7:1-89, and it highlights the unity and cooperation of the tribes in their worship of God, as seen in Numbers 7:10, where the leaders bring their offerings together.
What can we learn from the offerings described in Numbers 7:27 about our own relationship with God?
The offerings in Numbers 7:27 demonstrate the importance of giving our best to God, as seen in Malachi 1:6-8, where the people are rebuked for offering defective animals, and in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, where we are encouraged to give generously and cheerfully to the Lord.
Reflection Questions
- What does the burnt offering represent in my own life, and how can I offer myself completely to God?
- How can I apply the principle of perfection and purity in my own walk with God, as seen in the specific requirements for the animals in Numbers 7:27?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my commitment to God, like the leaders in Numbers 7, and what offerings can I bring to Him?
- How can I cultivate a spirit of unity and cooperation in my own community, as seen in the leaders' offerings in Numbers 7?
- What does it mean to give my best to God, and how can I prioritize my relationship with Him in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:27
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 7:27
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
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David's Attempt to Cover His Sin Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of David's attempt to cover up his sin. David initially tries to manipulate the situation by having Uriah, the husband of the |
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God's Power in Surrender by Henry Lehman | The sermon titled "God's Power in Surrender" discusses the concept of surrender in the context of the battle between the kingdom of the world and the kingdom of heaven. The speaker |
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Brokenness by Mark Partin | Mark Partin preaches on the importance of brokenness and humility in rekindling our 'first love' for Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need to reconcile broken relationships and rebuil |
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Philippians 2:1-4 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of unity, love, and humility among believers, emphasizing the need to have the same mind, love one another, and be of one accord. He urge |