Numbers 8:8

King James Version:

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Then let them take a young bullock with his meat offering, [even] fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin offering.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then they are to take a young bull with its grain offering, which is to be fine flour mixed with olive oil; while you take another bull for a sin offering.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then have them take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering.

American Standard Version:

Then let them take a young bullock, and its meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil; and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin-offering.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then let them take^{H3947} a young^{{H1121}{H1241}} bullock^{H6499} with his meat offering^{H4503}, even fine flour^{H5560} mingled^{H1101} with oil^{H8081}, and another^{H8145} young^{{H1121}{H1241}} bullock^{H6499} shalt thou take^{H3947} for a sin offering^{H2403}.

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Commentary for Numbers 8:8

Numbers 8:8 is a verse from the Old Testament that falls within the context of the instructions given to Moses by God regarding the consecration of the Levites. The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, designated to serve in the tabernacle, performing religious duties and caring for the sanctuary. This verse specifically outlines part of the ritual for their ordination, which included sacrificial offerings.

In the verse, God commands Moses to have the Levites present two young bulls and a grain offering consisting of fine flour mixed with oil. The first bull is likely for a burnt offering, which was a general type of offering representing the worshipper's complete dedication to God. The second bull is designated for a sin offering, which was meant to atone for unintentional sins, ensuring that the Levites were ceremonially clean and fit to serve in God's presence.

The historical context of this verse is the period of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness, after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. During this time, God established the religious and social laws that would define the nation of Israel, including detailed instructions for worship and the role of the priesthood.

The themes present in Numbers 8:8 include consecration, atonement, and worship. The consecration of the Levites was a serious matter, requiring purification and the offering of sacrifices to signify their dedication to the service of God. The sin offering acknowledges human fallibility and the need for atonement to maintain a right relationship with the divine. This verse underscores the importance of ritual and sacrifice in the religious life of ancient Israel, as well as the special status and responsibilities of the Levitical priesthood.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H3947
   There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָקַח
   Transliteration: lâqach
   Pronunciation: law-kakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5560
   There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סֹלֶת
   Transliteration: çôleth
   Pronunciation: so'-leth
   Description: from an unused root meaning to strip; flour (as chipped off); (fine) flour, meal.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1101
   There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּלַל
   Transliteration: bâlal
   Pronunciation: baw-lal'
   Description: a primitive root; (also denominatively from בְּלִיל) to fodder; to overflow (specifically with oil.); by implication, to mix; to fodder; anoint, confound, [idiom] fade, mingle, mix (self), give provender, temper.
   
8. Strong's Number: H8081
   There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁמֶן
   Transliteration: shemen
   Pronunciation: sheh'-men
   Description: from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine.
   
9. Strong's Number: H8145
   There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁנִי
   Transliteration: shênîy
   Pronunciation: shay-nee'
   Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time).
   
10. Strong's Number: H2403
    There are 272 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חַטָּאָה
    Transliteration: chaṭṭâʼâh
    Pronunciation: khat-taw-aw'
    Description: or חַטָּאת; from חָטָא; an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender; punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering).