Numbers 28:27

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But ye shall offer the burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD; two young bullocks, one ram, seven lambs of the first year;

Complete Jewish Bible:

but present a burnt offering as a fragrant aroma for ADONAI, consisting of two young bulls, one ram, seven male lambs in their first year,

Berean Standard Bible:

Present a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old as a pleasing aroma to the LORD,

American Standard Version:

but ye shall offer a burnt-offering for a sweet savor unto Jehovah: two young bullocks, one ram, seven he-lambs a year old;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But ye shall offer^{H7126} the burnt offering^{H5930} for a sweet^{H5207} savour^{H7381} unto the LORD^{H3068}; two^{H8147} young^{H1241} bullocks^{H6499}, one^{H259} ram^{H352}, seven^{H7651} lambs^{H3532} of the first^{H1121} year^{H8141};

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Commentary for Numbers 28:27

**Themes:**
Numbers 28:27 is part of a larger section in the book of Numbers that outlines the regulations for daily and special offerings in the Israelite worship system. The themes present in this verse include:

1. **Worship and Sacrifice:** The requirement for burnt offerings reflects the importance of worship and sacrifice in the religious life of ancient Israel, symbolizing devotion, atonement, and a pleasing aroma to God.
2. **Obedience and Ritual Precision:** The detailed instructions for the offerings underscore the need for precision and obedience in religious rituals, emphasizing the meticulous nature of the worship practices.
3. **Communion with God:** The offerings were a means to seek favor and maintain communion with the divine, with the "sweet savour" indicating acceptance by God.

**Historical Context:**
The book of Numbers is set during the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. This period is characterized by the formation of Israel's religious and social structures.

1. **Wilderness Tabernacle:** The regulations for offerings were given in the context of the tabernacle, the portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship during the wilderness period.
2. **Covenant Relationship:** The offerings were part of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, with the rituals serving to uphold the terms of the covenant and ensure the well-being of the community.
3. **Priestly Oversight:** The priests, particularly from the tribe of Levi, were responsible for conducting these sacrifices according to the divine instructions.

In summary, Numbers 28:27 reflects the detailed prescriptions for worship in ancient Israel, highlighting the significance of sacrifice as a means of maintaining a right relationship with God and fulfilling the requirements of the covenant during the time when the tabernacle was the central place of worship.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7126
   There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרַב
   Transliteration: qârab
   Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
   Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5930
   There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֹלָה
   Transliteration: ʻôlâh
   Pronunciation: o-law'
   Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5207
   There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נִיחוֹחַ
   Transliteration: nîychôwach
   Pronunciation: nee-kho'-akh
   Description: or נִיחֹחַ; from נוּחַ; properly, restful, i.e. pleasant; abstractly, delight; sweet (odour).
   
4. Strong's Number: H7381
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֵיחַ
   Transliteration: rêyach
   Pronunciation: ray'-akh
   Description: from רוּחַ; odor (as if blown); savour, scent, smell.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
6. Strong's Number: H8147
   There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
   Transliteration: shᵉnayim
   Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
   Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1241
   There are 172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּקָר
   Transliteration: bâqâr
   Pronunciation: baw-kawr'
   Description: from בָּקַר; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd; beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6499
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פַּר
   Transliteration: par
   Pronunciation: par
   Description: or פָּר; from פָּרַר; a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof); ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox.
   
9. Strong's Number: H259
   There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶחָד
   Transliteration: ʼechâd
   Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
   Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; 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,
   
10. Strong's Number: H352
    There are 256 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אַיִל
    Transliteration: ʼayil
    Pronunciation: ah'-yil
    Description: from the same as אוּל; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or other strong tree; mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree.
    
11. Strong's Number: H7651
    There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שֶׁבַע
    Transliteration: shebaʻ
    Pronunciation: sheh'-bah
    Description: or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from שָׁבַע; a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number; ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare שִׁבְעָנָה.
    
12. Strong's Number: H3532
    There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כֶּבֶשׂ
    Transliteration: kebes
    Pronunciation: keh-bes'
    Description: from an unused root meaning to dominate; a ram (just old enough to butt); lamb, sheep.
    
13. Strong's Number: H1121
    There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בֵּן
    Transliteration: bên
    Pronunciation: bane
    Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [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.
    
14. Strong's Number: H8141
    There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁנֶה
    Transliteration: shâneh
    Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
    Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly).