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 Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
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 Gamli'el the son of P'dahtzur.
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 Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.
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 Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
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 Gamaliel{H1583} the son{H1121} of Pedahzur{H6301}.
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Commentary for Numbers 7:59
Numbers 7:59 is part of a detailed account in the book of Numbers that describes the offerings each Israelite tribal leader brought to consecrate the altar in the Tabernacle. These offerings were made during the dedication ceremony of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. The verse specifically mentions the peace offerings provided by Gamaliel, the leader of the tribe of Manasseh. The peace offering was a voluntary sacrifice that symbolized fellowship with God, often shared in a communal meal, and was an expression of thanksgiving or fulfillment of a vow.
In the broader context of Numbers 7, the verse is one of many that lists the contributions of each tribal leader over twelve consecutive days. The uniformity of the offerings—each leader bringing the same items—highlights the equality and unity of the tribes before God. The extensive list emphasizes the importance of the Tabernacle's dedication and the significance of the leaders' participation in this sacred event. The offerings were not only an act of worship but also a means of supporting the priests and the ongoing sacrificial system.
The historical context of Numbers 7:59 is set after the exodus from Egypt, as the Israelites are organized into a nation under the leadership of Moses and Aaron. The Tabernacle, constructed according to divine instructions, served as the center of worship and community life. The detailed record of Gamaliel's offering, along with the others, underscores the meticulous care the Israelites took to honor God and establish His worship in their midst, marking a foundational moment in the religious life of ancient Israel.
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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: H1583
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גַּמְלִיאֵל
Transliteration: Gamlîyʼêl
Pronunciation: gam-lee-ale'
Description: from גָּמַל and אֵל; reward of God; Gamliel, an Israelite; Gamaliel. - Strong's Number: H6301
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּדָהצוּר
Transliteration: Pᵉdâhtsûwr
Pronunciation: ped-aw-tsoor'
Description: from פָּדָה and צוּר; a rock (i.e. God) has ransomed; Pedahtsur, an Israelite; Pedahzur.