Numbers 29:21
Numbers 29:21 in Multiple Translations
along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.
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:
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;
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:
They are to be accompanied by their grain offerings and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, all according to the number required.
With their meate offring and their drinke offrings, for the bullockes, for the rams, and for the lambes, after their nomber according to the maner,
and their present, and their libations, for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, in their number, according to the ordinance;
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;
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:
And the sacrifices and the libations of every one for the calves and for the rams and for the lambs you shall offer according to the rite:
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 29:21
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Numbers 29:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִנְחָתָ֣/ם
וְ/נִסְכֵּי/הֶ֡ם
לַ֠/פָּרִים
לָ/אֵילִ֧ם
וְ/לַ/כְּבָשִׂ֛ים
בְּ/מִסְפָּרָ֖/ם
כַּ/מִּשְׁפָּֽט
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֣/ם
minchâh
H4503
offering
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וְ/נִסְכֵּי/הֶ֡ם
neçek
H5262
drink offering
Conj | N-mp | Suff
לַ֠/פָּרִים
par
H6499
bullock
Prep | N-mp
לָ/אֵילִ֧ם
ʼayil
H352
ram
Prep | N-mp
וְ/לַ/כְּבָשִׂ֛ים
kebes
H3532
lamb
Conj | Prep | N-mp
בְּ/מִסְפָּרָ֖/ם
miçpâr
H4557
number
Prep | N-ms | Suff
כַּ/מִּשְׁפָּֽט
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:21
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֣/ם
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.
וְ/נִסְכֵּי/הֶ֡ם
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.
לַ֠/פָּרִים
par
H6499
"bullock"
Prep | 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.
לָ/אֵילִ֧ם
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Prep | 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.
וְ/לַ/כְּבָשִׂ֛ים
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
Conj | Prep | 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.
בְּ/מִסְפָּרָ֖/ם
miçpâr
H4557
"number"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
כַּ/מִּשְׁפָּֽט
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-ms
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
Study Notes — Numbers 29:21
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Context — The Feast of Tabernacles
19Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
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. 23On the fourth day you are to present ten bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,Numbers 29:21 Summary
Numbers 29:21 teaches us about the importance of worshiping God with our best and following His commands. The grain and drink offerings were a way for the Israelites to show their gratitude and dependence on God, similar to how we are called to offer our lives as living sacrifices to God (Romans 12:1). By following the prescribed number of offerings, the Israelites demonstrated their obedience and faithfulness to God. We can apply this principle to our lives by being intentional and thoughtful in our worship, using our resources and abilities to honor God, just as the Israelites did with their offerings (Deuteronomy 12:11).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the grain and drink offerings in Numbers 29:21?
The grain and drink offerings in Numbers 29:21 were a vital part of the sacrificial system, symbolizing the worshiper's gratitude and dependence on God, as seen in Leviticus 23:13 and Deuteronomy 12:11.
Why were the offerings made according to the number prescribed?
The offerings were made according to the number prescribed to ensure that the worship was done in an orderly and respectful manner, as commanded in Numbers 29:18 and Leviticus 23:2.
How does this verse relate to the concept of worship in the New Testament?
Although the specific rituals and sacrifices are no longer required, the principle of worshiping God with our best and according to His commands is still relevant today, as seen in Romans 12:1 and Hebrews 13:15-16.
What can we learn from the precision and detail in the offerings described in Numbers 29:21?
The precision and detail in the offerings demonstrate the importance of obedience and faithfulness in our worship, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Matthew 5:18.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the principle of worshiping God with my best, as seen in the precise offerings in Numbers 29:21, to my daily life?
- What are some ways I can express my gratitude to God, just as the Israelites did through their grain and drink offerings?
- How can I balance the desire for spontaneity in worship with the need for order and respect, as reflected in the prescribed number of offerings?
- In what ways can I use my resources and abilities to worship God, just as the Israelites used their animals and crops for offerings?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:21
[See comments on Numbers 29:13].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:21
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
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:21
THE FEAST OF — , Numbers 29:12-40.The cycle of Jewish feasts culminated in this, the grandest and most joyful of all.