Numbers 29:17

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Numbers 29:17 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

On the second day you are to present twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,

King James Version KJV

¶ And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:

American Standard Version ASV

And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old without blemish;

Bible in Basic English BBE

On the second day of the feast give an offering of twelve oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, without any mark on them;

Free Bible Version FBV

On the second day present twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all of them without defects.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the second day ye shall offer twelue yong bullockes, two rams, fourteene lambes of a yeere olde without blemish,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And on the second day twelve bullocks, sons of the herd, two rams, fourteen lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones;

World English Bible WEB

“‘On the second day you shall offer twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old without defect;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

On the second day you shall offer twelve calves of the herd, two rams and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:

Translation for Translators T4T

“For the next six days of the festival, you must also bring animals to sacrifice. On the second day, bring twelve bulls. On the third/next day, bring eleven bulls. One the fourth/next day, bring ten bulls. On the fifth/next day, bring nine bulls. On the sixth/next day, bring eight bulls. On the seventh/last day, bring seven bulls. But on each of those days, all the other sacrifices and offerings that you bring will remain the same.

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Numbers 29:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/בַ/יּ֣וֹם הַ/שֵּׁנִ֗י פָּרִ֧ים בְּנֵי בָקָ֛ר שְׁנֵ֥ים עָשָׂ֖ר אֵילִ֣ם שְׁנָ֑יִם כְּבָשִׂ֧ים בְּנֵי שָׁנָ֛ה אַרְבָּעָ֥ה עָשָׂ֖ר תְּמִימִֽם

וּ/בַ/יּ֣וֹם yôwm H3117 day Conj | Prep | N-ms

הַ/שֵּׁנִ֗י shênîy H8145 second Art | Adj

פָּרִ֧ים par H6499 bullock N-mp

בְּנֵי bên H1121 son N-mp

בָקָ֛ר bâqâr H1241 cattle N-cs

שְׁנֵ֥ים shᵉnayim H8147 two Adj

עָשָׂ֖ר ʻâsâr H6240 ten Adj

אֵילִ֣ם ʼayil H352 ram N-mp

שְׁנָ֑יִם shᵉnayim H8147 two Adj

כְּבָשִׂ֧ים kebes H3532 lamb N-mp

בְּנֵי bên H1121 son N-mp

שָׁנָ֛ה shâneh H8141 year N-fs

אַרְבָּעָ֥ה ʼarbaʻ H702 four Adj

עָשָׂ֖ר ʻâsâr H6240 ten Adj

תְּמִימִֽם tâmîym H8549 unblemished Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:17

וּ/בַ/יּ֣וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Conj | Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

הַ/שֵּׁנִ֗י shênîy H8145 "second" Art | Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.

Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)

Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.

פָּרִ֧ים par H6499 "bullock" N-mp

This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.

Definition: young bull, steer, bullock

Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.

בְּנֵי bên H1121 "son" N-mp

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

בָקָ֛ר bâqâr H1241 "cattle" N-cs

Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.

Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)

Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.

שְׁנֵ֥ים shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Adj

The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.

Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)

Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.

עָשָׂ֖ר ʻâsâr H6240 "ten" Adj

In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.

Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19

Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.

אֵילִ֣ם ʼayil H352 "ram" N-mp

A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.

Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)

Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.

שְׁנָ֑יִם shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Adj

Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)

כְּבָשִׂ֧ים kebes H3532 "lamb" N-mp

This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.

Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram

Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.

בְּנֵי bên H1121 "son" N-mp

Definition: : child/son

שָׁנָ֛ה shâneh H8141 "year" N-fs

This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.

Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)

Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.

אַרְבָּעָ֥ה ʼarbaʻ H702 "four" Adj

The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.

Definition: four

Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.

עָשָׂ֖ר ʻâsâr H6240 "ten" Adj

In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.

Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19

תְּמִימִֽם 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.

Study Notes — Numbers 29:17

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Numbers 29:17 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:17
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:17
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 29:17
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:17
Sermons on Numbers 29:17

Context — The Feast of Tabernacles

15and a tenth of an ephah with each of the fourteen lambs. 16Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.

17On the second day you are to present twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,

18along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. 19Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Hebrews 8:13	By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.
2	Psalms 50:8–9	I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens,
3	Psalms 69:31	And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.
4	Leviticus 23:36	For seven days you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present an offering made by fire to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work.
5	Numbers 29:20–40	On the third day you are to present eleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. On the fourth day you are to present ten bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. On the fifth day you are to present nine bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. On the sixth day you are to present eight bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. On the seventh day you are to present seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. On the eighth day you are to hold a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work. As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present an offering made by fire, a burnt offering of one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. You are to present these offerings to the LORD at your appointed times, in addition to your vow and freewill offerings, whether burnt offerings, grain offerings, drink offerings, or peace offerings.” So Moses spoke all this to the Israelites just as the LORD had commanded him.
6	Jeremiah 7:22–23	For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.
7	Isaiah 1:11	“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.
8	Hebrews 9:3–14	Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper. They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform. But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
9	Numbers 29:13	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,
10	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.

Numbers 29:17 Summary

The verse Numbers 29:17 describes the sacrifices the Israelites were to offer to God on the second day of a special festival. They were to bring twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs, all of which had to be perfect and without any flaws. This reminds us that God wants our best, just like He gave us His best in Jesus Christ (John 3:16). As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves what we can offer to God as a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, just like the Israelites did with their animals and grain offerings (Psalm 100:4-5).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the number of animals sacrificed in Numbers 29:17?

The number of animals sacrificed, including twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs, may symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel and the completeness of God's plan, as seen in Revelation 21:12-14 and Ezekiel 48:1-35, where the tribes are also represented by twelve gates and twelve divisions of land.

Why are the animals required to be 'unblemished' in Numbers 29:17?

The requirement for unblemished animals, as stated in Numbers 29:17, emphasizes the importance of purity and perfection in worship, reflecting the character of God Himself, who is holy and perfect, as described in Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:16.

How does the sacrifice of animals in Numbers 29:17 relate to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?

The sacrifice of animals in Numbers 29:17, particularly the male lambs, foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who took away the sins of the world, as prophesied in Isaiah 53:7 and fulfilled in John 1:29 and Revelation 5:6-14.

What can we learn from the specific instructions given in Numbers 29:17 about our own worship and sacrifices to God?

The detailed instructions in Numbers 29:17 teach us about the importance of obedience, attention to detail, and the seriousness of worship, reminding us that our worship and sacrifices to God should be thoughtful, intentional, and pleasing to Him, as encouraged in Romans 12:1-2 and Hebrews 13:15-16.

Reflection Questions

As I reflect on the sacrifices described in Numbers 29:17, what are some ways I can offer myself as a 'living sacrifice' to God, as encouraged in Romans 12:1?
How can I apply the principle of purity and perfection in my own life, just as the animals were required to be 'unblemished' in Numbers 29:17?
In what ways can I worship God with the same thoughtfulness and intentionality as the Israelites did in Numbers 29:17, considering the grain and drink offerings, and the sin offering?
What does the emphasis on the 'second day' in Numbers 29:17 teach me about the importance of perseverance and consistency in my walk with God, as seen in Luke 9:23 and Acts 2:42-47?
As I consider the sacrifices in Numbers 29:17, how can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the gift of salvation He offers me?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:17

[See comments on Numbers 29:13].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:17

And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the LORD seven days: On the fifteenth day - was to be held

Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 29:17

Numbers 29:17 And on the second day [ye shall offer] twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:Ver. 17. And on the second day ye shall offer twelve, &c.] In every of these seven days sacrifices, one bullock is abated: hereby the Holy Ghost might teach them their duty, to grow in grace and increase in sanctification, that their sins decreasing, the number of their sacrifices, whereby atonement was made for their sins, should also decrease daily. Or it might signify a diminishing and wearing away of the legal offerings, &c., as one well observeth; Hac caeremonia significabat Deus gratiam suam de die in diem crescere, ita nempe ut minuatur vetus homo, et novus augeatur, &c., saith Alsted, - till the very ruins of Satan’ s castles be, as most of our old castles are, almost brought to ruin.

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:17

THE FEAST OF — , Numbers 29:12-40.The cycle of Jewish feasts culminated in this, the grandest and most joyful of all.

Sermons on Numbers 29:17

	Sermon	Description
	(The Better Covenant) 4 - the Spirit's Fullness by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the friend at midnight from Luke 11:5-13. He emphasizes the promise that God will give us as much as we need when we ask Him.
	God's Dwelling Place by George Warnock	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord earnestly and experiencing His visitation. The speaker shares a personal testimony of going through a diff
	(Covenant Series) 4. Experiencing the Power & Liberty of the New Covenant by Al Whittinghill	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of deserving good treatment and how it relates to our relationship with God. He compares society's questioning of God's love and
	Help Is on the Way by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Isaiah 41:8, where God addresses Israel as His chosen servant. The preacher emphasizes that God has chosen and called His people, and theref
	New Covenant - Superior to the Law - Part 6 by Zac Poonen	This sermon emphasizes the challenge of transitioning from the old covenant to the new covenant, highlighting the difficulty in letting go of ingrained traditions and mindsets. It
	Motivated by Love by Zac Poonen	This sermon delves into the profound understanding of being a servant of the New Covenant, emphasizing the inadequacy of human efforts and the sufficiency found in God. It explores
	Priests of God by Art Katz	This sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing the priestly calling alongside the apostolic calling, highlighting the need for a deep sense of priestliness that is often lackin