Numbers 28:31
Numbers 28:31 in Multiple Translations
Offer them with their drink offerings in addition to the regular burnt offering and its grain offering. The animals must be unblemished.
Ye shall offer them beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, (they shall be unto you without blemish) and their drink offerings.
Besides the continual burnt-offering, and the meal-offering thereof, ye shall offer them (they shall be unto you without blemish), and their drink-offerings.
These are in addition to the regular burned offering and its meal offering; take care that they are without any mark, and let them be offered with their drink offerings.
Present these offerings along with their drink offerings in addition to the continual burnt offering and its grain offering. Make sure the animals sacrificed have no defects.”
(Ye shall doe this besides the continuall burnt offring, and his meate offring:) see they be without blemish, with their drinke offrings.
apart from the continual burnt-offering and its present ye prepare [them] (perfect ones they are for you) and their libations.
Besides the continual burnt offering and its meal offering, you shall offer them and their drink offerings. See that they are without defect.
Ye shall offer them besides the continual burnt-offering and his meat-offering (they shall be to you without blemish) and their drink-offerings.
You shall offer them all without blemish with their libations.
Bring these offerings and the offering of wine in addition to the animals and grain that you burn on the altar each day. And remember that the animals that you sacrifice must have no defects.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 28:31
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Numbers 28:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/לְּ/בַ֞ד
עֹלַ֧ת
הַ/תָּמִ֛יד
וּ/מִנְחָת֖/וֹ
תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ
תְּמִימִ֥ם
יִהְיוּ
לָ/כֶ֖ם
וְ/נִסְכֵּי/הֶֽם
מִ/לְּ/בַ֞ד
bad
H905
alone
Prep | Prep | N-ms
עֹלַ֧ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
N-fs
הַ/תָּמִ֛יד
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
Art | N-ms
וּ/מִנְחָת֖/וֹ
minchâh
H4503
offering
Conj | N-fs | Suff
תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
תְּמִימִ֥ם
tâmîym
H8549
unblemished
Adj
יִהְיוּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לָ/כֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
וְ/נִסְכֵּי/הֶֽם
neçek
H5262
drink offering
Conj | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 28:31
מִ/לְּ/בַ֞ד
bad
H905
"alone"
Prep | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
עֹלַ֧ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
הַ/תָּמִ֛יד
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
וּ/מִנְחָת֖/וֹ
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
תְּמִימִ֥ם
tâmîym
H8549
"unblemished"
Adj
This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.
Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.
יִהְיוּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/כֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/נִסְכֵּי/הֶֽם
neçek
H5262
"drink offering"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a drink offering, where a liquid is poured out as a sacrifice to God, often in a ceremonial context, as seen in Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Definition: 1) drink offering, libation, molten image, something poured out 1a) drink offering 1b) molten images Aramaic equivalent: ne.sakh (נְסַךְ "drink offering" H5261)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cover, drink offering, molten image. See also: Genesis 35:14; Numbers 29:27; Psalms 16:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 28:31
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Context — The Feast of Weeks
29and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs.
30Include one male goat to make atonement for you.
31Offer them with their drink offerings in addition to the regular burnt offering and its grain offering. The animals must be unblemished.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 28:19 | Present to the LORD an offering made by fire, a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished. |
| 2 | Numbers 28:3 | And tell them that this is the offering made by fire you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. |
| 3 | Malachi 1:13–14 | You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD. “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. |
Numbers 28:31 Summary
Numbers 28:31 teaches us that when we worship God, we should do so with the best we have to offer, just like the Israelites were instructed to offer unblemished animals. This means giving God our purest and most sincere worship, without holding anything back (as seen in Deuteronomy 26:1-11). By doing so, we reflect the perfection and holiness of God, who deserves only our highest praise and adoration (Psalm 96:9). As we offer our lives and worship to God, we are reminded to strive for holiness and purity, just as Jesus Christ, the perfect sacrifice, has made us holy and acceptable to God (Hebrews 10:10).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of offering unblemished animals in Numbers 28:31?
Offering unblemished animals signifies the perfection and holiness of God, as seen in Leviticus 1:3 and Deuteronomy 17:1, and reminds us that our worship should be pure and undefiled.
How do the drink offerings mentioned in Numbers 28:31 relate to the regular burnt offering?
The drink offerings are an addition to the regular burnt offering, emphasizing the idea that our worship should be comprehensive and generous, as expressed in Deuteronomy 12:6 and Psalm 96:8.
What is the purpose of the grain offering mentioned in Numbers 28:31?
The grain offering represents the fruit of our labor and the blessings we have received from God, as seen in Leviticus 2:1-3 and Psalm 50:14, and is a reminder to give back to God from what He has given us.
How does the concept of unblemished animals in Numbers 28:31 apply to our lives as Christians?
The concept of unblemished animals points to the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 9:14 and 1 Peter 1:19, and encourages us to strive for holiness and purity in our own lives, as exhorted in 2 Corinthians 7:1 and 1 Thessalonians 4:7.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to offer my life and worship to God without 'blemish' or imperfection, and how can I strive for this in my daily walk with Him?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, offer my 'drink offerings' and 'grain offerings' to God, symbolizing my gratitude and devotion to Him?
- How does the idea of regular burnt offerings and additional offerings, as mentioned in Numbers 28:31, relate to my own practice of regular worship and special times of dedication to God?
- What are some 'unblemished' qualities or characteristics that God desires to see in my life, and how can I cultivate these through my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 28:31
And ye shall offer them besides the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering,.... The daily sacrifice of the morning and evening, so often mentioned in this chapter, and so frequently
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 28:31
Verse 31. Without blemish] This is to be understood as applying, not only to the animals, but also to the flour, wine, and oil; every thing must be perfect in its kind.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 28:31
Chapters 28, 29. P The amounts of public offerings at the sacred seasons The following are the seasons for which offerings are enjoined:—(1) every morning and evening (Numbers 28:3-8), (2) the Sabbath (Numbers 28:9 f.), (3) the first day of each month (Numbers 28:11-15) [the Passover is mentioned Numbers 28:16), but no offering is commanded], (4) the seven days of Unleavened Cakes (Numbers 28:17-25), (5) the Feast of Weeks (Numbers 28:26-31), (6) the first day of the sacred seventh month, i.e. the Feast of Trumpets (Numbers 29:1-6), (7) the tenth day of the seventh month, i.e. the Day of Atonement (Numbers 29:7-11), (8) the fifteenth to the twenty-first day of the seventh month, i.e. the seven days of the Feast of Booths (Numbers 29:12-31), (9) the additional, eighth, day of the Feast of Booths (Numbers 29:35-38). Nos. (7) and (9) shew that the list is post-exilic, for neither was observed before the time of Ezra. The offerings are of four kinds:—burnt-offerings (the flesh of animals), meal-offerings (meal and oil), drink-offerings or libations (wine), and sin-offerings (one he-goat). Similar lists, not, however, so complete and systematic, are found in the Law of Holiness (Leviticus 23) and Ezekiel 45:18 to Ezekiel 46:15. The amounts of the meal-offerings and libations have already been given in Numbers 15:1-16. The animals to be offered are as follows:—4 lambs for a burnt-offering on the Sabbath, and 2 on each of the other days in the week; on all the holy-days except the Sabbath one he-goat for a sin-offering; and in addition to these the following animals: LambsRamsBullocksst day of each month712Each of the 7 days of Unleavened Cakes712Feast of Weeks712st day of 7th month711th day of 7th month711Each of the 7 days of the Feast of Booths also 13 bullocks on the 1st day, and decreasing by one on each succeeding day.142th day of the Feast of Booths711
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 28:31
27-31. Two… bullocks — These. the ram, and seven lambs were in addition to the one bullock, two rams, and seven lambs offered with the firstfruits, (Leviticus 23:18, note,) and besides the daily
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