Numbers 29:13
Numbers 29:13 in Multiple Translations
As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present an offering made by fire, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,
And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:
and ye shall offer a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old; they shall be without blemish;
And give a burned offering, an offering made by fire of a sweet smell to the Lord, thirteen oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, all without any mark on them;
Present the following as a burnt offering acceptable to the Lord: thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all of them without defects.
And ye shall offer a burnt offring for a sacrifice made by fire of sweete sauour vnto the Lord, thirteene yong bullockes, two rammes, and fourtene lambes of a yeere olde: they shall bee without blemish.
and have brought near a burnt-offering, a fire-offering, a sweet fragrance, to Jehovah; thirteen bullocks, sons of the herd, two rams, fourteen lambs, sons of a year; perfect ones they are;
You shall offer a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD: thirteen young bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old, all without defect;
And ye shall offer a burnt-offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savor to the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:
And you shall offer a holocaust for a most sweet odour to the Lord, thirteen calves of the herd, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:
When the offerings are burned on the altar, the smell will be very pleasing to me. The animals that you must bring are 13 young bulls, two male sheep, and 14 male lambs that are one-year-old. These animals must have no defects.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:13
Study Notes — Numbers 29:13
Context — The Feast of Tabernacles
13As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,
14along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams, 15and a tenth of an ephah with each of the fourteen lambs.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 28:11 | At the beginning of every month, you are to present to the LORD a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, |
| 2 | Ezra 3:4 | They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day. |
| 3 | Numbers 29:2 | As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, |
| 4 | Numbers 29:8 | Present as a pleasing aroma to the LORD a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, |
| 5 | Numbers 28:27 | Present a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, |
| 6 | Romans 12:1 | Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Hebrews 10:12–14 | But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. |
Numbers 29:13 Summary
This verse is talking about a special offering that the Israelites were supposed to make to the Lord, which included thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs. These animals had to be perfect, with no flaws, which is a picture of the perfection and holiness of God. Just like the Israelites, we can offer our lives to the Lord as a pleasing aroma, by living in a way that honors Him (Romans 12:1-2). We can do this by being obedient to His commands and by living a life of worship and dedication to Him, just like the Israelites did through the burnt offering (Leviticus 1:9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the burnt offering in Numbers 29:13?
The burnt offering in Numbers 29:13 is a symbol of the people's dedication and worship to the Lord, as seen in Leviticus 1:9, where it is described as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
Why are the animals required to be unblemished?
The requirement for unblemished animals, as seen in Numbers 29:13, is a picture of the perfection and holiness of God, and points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 9:14.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sacrifice in the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger theme of sacrifice in the Bible, which ultimately points to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, as described in John 1:29 and Romans 5:8.
What is the purpose of the specific numbers of animals in this verse?
The specific numbers of animals in Numbers 29:13, such as thirteen young bulls and fourteen male lambs, may symbolize the completeness and perfection of God's plan, as seen in other biblical references to numbers, such as Revelation 7:4-8.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of a 'pleasing aroma' to the Lord mean to me, and how can I apply it to my own life?
- How can I, like the Israelites, present my life as an offering to the Lord, and what would that look like in practical terms?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my dedication and worship to the Lord, just as the Israelites did through the burnt offering?
- How does the requirement for unblemished animals challenge me to examine my own heart and life, and to strive for greater holiness?
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Sermons on Numbers 29:13
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The Daily Offerings to the Lord by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith focuses on the ordination of Joshua as instructed by the Lord to Moses. He emphasizes that vows are unnecessary and that trusting in one's own fl |
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(The Glory of God) in Marriage by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not conforming to the ways of the world but instead being transformed by renewing the mind. He highlights that God's will |
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(The Glory of God) in Ministering to the Lord by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Romans and its significance in understanding the Christian life. He emphasizes the faithfulness of God and how He fulfills all Hi |
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Ten Shekels and a Shirt (High Quality) by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Micah in Judges Chapter 17. He discusses two groups of people: the liberals who embrace humanism and the believers who serve the |
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Christian Life - a Battleground, the (Satan's Tactics) by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the strategy of Satan and how to defeat him. He outlines four basic tactics that Satan uses and emphasizes the importance of understanding the |
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Offer Your Bodies a Living Sacrifice by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the radical depravity and evil nature of mankind, highlighting that there is no hope for self-righteousness. The first 11 chapters of the bo |
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1974 Jerusalem Conference - Part 2 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher shares testimonies of miraculous healings that have taken place during the service. One woman who had been suffering from an orthopedic problem for thr |





