Numbers 7:17

King James Version:

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And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this [was] the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and, for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Nachshon the son of 'Amminadav.

Berean Standard Bible:

and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab.

American Standard Version:

and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And for a sacrifice^{H2077} of peace offerings^{H8002}, two^{H8147} oxen^{H1241}, five^{H2568} rams^{H352}, five^{H2568} he goats^{H6260}, five^{H2568} lambs^{H3532} of the first^{H1121} year^{H8141}: this was the offering^{H7133} of Nahshon^{H5177} the son^{H1121} of Amminadab^{H5992}.

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Commentary for Numbers 7:17

1. Themes:
- **Offerings and Sacrifices**: The verse emphasizes the importance of offerings in the religious life of the Israelites. The detailed list of animals for the peace offerings reflects the meticulous nature of worship practices in ancient Israel.
- **Communion with God**: Peace offerings were a way for the Israelites to express thanksgiving and communion with God. They were shared between God, the priests, and the offerer, symbolizing fellowship and peace.
- **Leadership and Example**: Nahshon, being a leader, sets an example for the rest of the tribe of Judah and the Israelites by presenting a substantial offering. This reflects the theme of leadership responsibility in the community.

2. Historical Context:
- **The Tabernacle's Dedication**: Numbers 7 describes the offerings brought by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel at the dedication of the Tabernacle (the portable dwelling place for God). The offerings were brought on different days, and Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, being the leader of the tribe of Judah, was the first to present his offering.
- **The Wilderness Journey**: This event occurs during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, after the exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. It signifies a moment of covenantal faithfulness and worship amidst the challenges of their journey.
- **Nahshon's Role**: Nahshon was a prominent figure, known for his leadership and for being the first to step into the Red Sea when the Israelites were fleeing from Egypt (according to rabbinic tradition). His offering at the dedication of the Tabernacle further underscores his role as a model of devotion and generosity.

In summary, Numbers 7:17 reflects the intricate sacrificial system of the Israelites, highlighting the themes of worship, communion with God, and the exemplary role of leaders in the religious and community life during the historical period of the wilderness journey and the dedication of the Tabernacle.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H2077
   There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זֶבַח
   Transliteration: zebach
   Pronunciation: zeh'-bakh
   Description: from זָבַח; properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act); offer(-ing), sacrifice.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8002
   There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁלֶם
   Transliteration: shelem
   Pronunciation: sheh'-lem
   Description: from שָׁלַם; properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks; peace offering.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2568
   There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
   Transliteration: châmêsh
   Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
   Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece).
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: H6260
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַתּוּד
   Transliteration: ʻattûwd
   Pronunciation: at-tood'
   Description: or עַתֻּד; from עָתַד; prepared, i.e. full grown; spoken only (in plural) of he-goats, or (figuratively) leaders of the people; chief one, (he) goat, ram.
   
8. 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.
   
9. 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.
   
10. 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).
    
11. Strong's Number: H7133
    There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קׇרְבָּן
    Transliteration: qorbân
    Pronunciation: kor-bawn'
    Description: or קֻרְבָּן; from קָרַב; something brought near the altar, i.e. a sacrificial present; oblation, that is offered, offering.
    
12. Strong's Number: H5177
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נַחְשׁוֹן
    Transliteration: Nachshôwn
    Pronunciation: nakh-shone'
    Description: from נָחַשׁ; enchanter; Nachshon, an Israelite; Naashon, Nahshon.
    
13. Strong's Number: H5992
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עַמִּינָדָב
    Transliteration: ʻAmmîynâdâb
    Pronunciation: am-mee-naw-dawb'
    Description: from עַם and נָדַב; people of liberality; Amminadab, the name of four Israelites; Amminadab.