Numbers 29:21

Verse

along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.

American Standard Version (1901)

and their meal-offering and their drink-offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the ordinance;

Bible in Basic English

And their meal offering and drink offerings for the oxen, for the male sheep, and for the lambs, in relation to their number, as it is ordered:

Free Bible Version

They are to be accompanied by their grain offerings and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, all according to the number required.

King James (Authorized) Version

And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

One Unity Resource Bible

and their meal offering and their drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the judgement;

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must make with them a grain offering and the drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, making as many offerings as were commanded.

Noah Webster Bible

And their meat-offering and their drink-offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

World English Bible

and their meal offering and their drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the ordinance;

Young's Literal Translation

and their present, and their libations, for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, in their number, according to the ordinance;

Context

The Feast of Tabernacles

²⁰On the third day you are to present eleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,²¹along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.²²Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.

Summary

In Numbers 29:21, the Israelites are instructed to observe the Feast of Tabernacles with specific offerings and sacrifices. This festival was a time of thanksgiving and remembrance of God's provision during their wilderness journey. The offerings symbolized the Israelites' gratitude and dependence on God for sustenance and protection. The Feast of Tabernacles also pointed to the future fulfillment in Christ, who would be the ultimate provision and shelter for all believers. This verse highlights the importance of honoring God with sacrifices and celebrating His faithfulness throughout generations.

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