King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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 Eliab the son of Helon.
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 Eli'av the son of Helon.
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 Eliab son of Helon.
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 Eliab the son of Helon.
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 Eliab{H446} the son{H1121} of Helon{H2497}.
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Commentary for Numbers 7:29
Numbers 7:29 is part of a detailed account in the book of Numbers that describes the offerings the leaders of Israel brought to the Tabernacle during its dedication. The verse specifies the animals offered by Eliab, the son of Helon, who was the leader of the tribe of Zebulun. The offerings included in this verse are for a sacrifice of peace offerings, which were voluntary offerings given to express thanksgiving or to fulfill a vow. The animals listed—two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five lambs—were all one year old, indicating their quality and suitability for sacrifice.
The historical context of this verse is set during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary, had just been erected according to God's instructions, and it served as the center of worship for the Israelite community. The dedication of the Tabernacle was a significant event, and the leaders of each of the twelve tribes of Israel participated in the ceremonies by bringing offerings over a twelve-day period. These offerings were meant to consecrate the altar, seek God's favor, and provide for the ongoing sacrifices that would be necessary for the atonement of the people's sins and for their communal worship.
The themes present in Numbers 7:29 include worship, obedience, unity, and the concept of peace offerings as a means of fellowship with God. The specificity of the offerings reflects the meticulous attention to detail required in the worship of God, emphasizing the importance of following divine instructions. Additionally, the collective participation of the tribal leaders underscores the unity of Israel as a people and their shared commitment to the worship of Yahweh. The peace offerings, in particular, symbolize the peace and fellowship that the people sought with God, made possible through the sacrificial system that prefigured the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Christian theology.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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). - 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: 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. - 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: 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. - 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). - 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. - Strong's Number: H446
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלִיאָב
Transliteration: ʼĔlîyʼâb
Pronunciation: el-ee-awb'
Description: from אֵל and אָב; God of (his) father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites; Eliab. - Strong's Number: H2497
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵלֹן
Transliteration: Chêlôn
Pronunciation: khay-lone'
Description: from חַיִל; strong; Chelon, an Israelite; Helon.