King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, [shall be] according to their number, after the manner:
Complete Jewish Bible:
with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams and lambs, according to their number, in keeping with the rule;
Berean Standard Bible:
along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.
American Standard Version:
their meal-offering and their drink-offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the ordinance;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Their meat offering{H4503} and their drink offerings{H5262} for the bullocks{H6499}, for the rams{H352}, and for the lambs{H3532}, shall be according to their number{H4557}, after the manner{H4941}:
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Commentary for Numbers 29:24
Numbers 29:24 is a part of the detailed instructions given to the Israelites regarding the offerings and sacrifices to be made during the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot. This festival was one of the three pilgrimage feasts in the Jewish calendar, during which all male Israelites were required to present themselves before the Lord at the Tabernacle or Temple in Jerusalem.
The verse specifies that the grain offering (meat offering) and drink offerings must correspond to the number of bullocks, rams, and lambs being sacrificed. This indicates a direct proportionality between the number of animals sacrificed and the accompanying grain and drink offerings, emphasizing the precision and orderliness of the sacrificial system. The "manner" mentioned refers to the established ritual procedures that the priests were to follow, ensuring consistency and adherence to the divine commandments.
In the broader context of Numbers 29, the chapter outlines the offerings for each day of the seven-day festival, with the eighth day being a solemn assembly. The sacrifices were an integral part of the worship of the Lord, symbolizing atonement, thanksgiving, and dedication. The Feast of Tabernacles itself commemorated the Israelites' dwelling in booths (temporary shelters) during their journey in the wilderness, reminding them of God's provision and protection.
Historically, these instructions were given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai as part of the Law, which was to govern the religious and social life of the Israelite community. The precise requirements for the offerings underscore the importance of obedience and the sanctity of worship in the religious life of ancient Israel. It also reflects the theocratic nature of Israelite society, where religious and civil laws were intertwined, and adherence to these laws was seen as essential for the well-being of the community and their relationship with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4503
There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִנְחָה
Transliteration: minchâh
Pronunciation: min-khaw'
Description: from an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary); gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. - Strong's Number: H5262
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶסֶךְ
Transliteration: neçek
Pronunciation: neh'-sek
Description: or נֵסֶךְ; from נָסַךְ; a libation; also a cast idol; cover, drink offering, molten image. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: H4557
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִסְפָּר
Transliteration: miçpâr
Pronunciation: mis-pawr'
Description: from סָפַר; a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration; [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. - Strong's Number: H4941
There are 406 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁפָּט
Transliteration: mishpâṭ
Pronunciation: mish-pawt'
Description: from שָׁפַט; properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or collective), including the act, the place, the suit, the crime, and the penalty; abstractly, justice, including a participant's right or privilege (statutory or customary), or even a style; [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong.