Numbers 7:33

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Numbers 7:33 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

King James Version KJV

One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

American Standard Version ASV

one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

Bible in Basic English BBE

One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

Free Bible Version FBV

a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

A yong bullocke, a ram, a lambe of a yere olde for a burnt offring,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

World English Bible WEB

one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt-offering:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old, for a holocaust:

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Numbers 7:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB 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 7:33

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

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

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

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 7:33

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Numbers 7:33 Summary
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Context — Offerings of Dedication

31His 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; 32one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

33one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

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.

Numbers 7:33 Summary

[Numbers 7:33 describes the burnt offering given by Elizur son of Shedeur, which symbolizes his total dedication to God. This act of worship, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Leviticus 1:1-17, shows us the importance of giving our best to God. By offering these specific animals, Elizur demonstrates his commitment to following God's instructions and giving generously, much like the principle found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. This teaches us to consider the quality of our own offerings to God, whether in our worship, service, or giving, and to strive to give our best to Him.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the burnt offering in Numbers 7:33?

The burnt offering, as described in Leviticus 1:1-17, was a sacrifice that represented total dedication to God, and in this context, it symbolizes the complete surrender of the leader, Elizur son of Shedeur, to God's will (Romans 12:1).

Why are specific animals mentioned for the burnt offering?

The young bull, ram, and male lamb a year old were likely chosen for their purity and value, representing the best that the leader had to offer to God, similar to the instruction in Deuteronomy 15:21 to offer animals without defect to the Lord.

How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Numbers 7?

This verse is part of the description of the offerings given by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel, as they dedicate the altar, demonstrating their commitment to God and their role in the community, much like the communal worship described in Psalm 95:6-7.

What can we learn from Elizur's example in Numbers 7:33?

Elizur's example teaches us about the importance of generous and willing sacrifice, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, where we are encouraged to give cheerfully and generously to God's work, just as Elizur did with his offerings.

Reflection Questions

What does the concept of a burnt offering mean to me, and how can I apply it to my own life as an act of worship?
In what ways can I, like Elizur, demonstrate my commitment to God through my actions and sacrifices?
How does the specificity of the animals for the burnt offering challenge me to consider the quality of my own offerings to God?
What role does community play in our worship and offerings to God, as seen in the collective efforts of the twelve tribes in Numbers 7?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:33

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 7:33

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