Numbers 7:39

King James Version:

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in its first year as a burnt offering,

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

One^{H259} young^{H1241} bullock^{H6499}, one^{H259} ram^{H352}, one^{H259} lamb^{H3532} of the first^{H1121} year^{H8141}, for a burnt offering^{H5930}:

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Commentary for Numbers 7:39

Numbers 7:39 is a verse that describes a specific offering made during the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. The verse is part of a longer passage that details the offerings brought by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel over a twelve-day period. Each tribal leader presented their offering on a different day, and the offerings were identical, consisting of various animals and other items for different types of sacrifices.

The particular offering mentioned in Numbers 7:39 is for a burnt offering, which was a sacrifice completely consumed by fire on the altar as an act of devotion to God. The components of this offering included one young bullock, one ram, and one male lamb that was one year old. These animals were considered without blemish, signifying their perfection and the best being given to God. The burnt offering was a central part of Hebrew worship and served several purposes: it was an expression of thanksgiving, a request for divine favor, and an atonement for sin.

In the broader historical context, this event occurred after the completion of the Tabernacle, as outlined in the book of Exodus, and before the Israelites began their journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. The detailed account of these offerings underscores the importance of worship and the meticulous adherence to the divine instructions given to Moses. It also highlights the communal participation in worship, with each tribe contributing equally, demonstrating unity and shared commitment to God's service. The burnt offerings, as prescribed in Numbers 7:39, were a tangible expression of the Israelites' dedication to God and their willingness to follow His commandments as they prepared to enter the land He had promised to their ancestors.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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,
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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).
   
8. 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.