Numbers 29:26
Numbers 29:26 in Multiple Translations
On the fifth day you are to present nine bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,
¶ And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:
And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old without blemish;
And on the fifth day nine oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, without any mark:
On the fifth day present nine young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all of them without defects.
In the fifth day also ye shall offer nine bullockes, two rammes, and fourteene lambes of a yeere olde without blemish,
'And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs, sons of a year, perfect ones;
“‘On the fifth day: nine bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without defect;
And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:
The fifth day you shall offer nine calves, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 29:26
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Numbers 29:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בַ/יּ֧וֹם
הַ/חֲמִישִׁ֛י
פָּרִ֥ים
תִּשְׁעָ֖ה
אֵילִ֣ם
שְׁנָ֑יִם
כְּבָשִׂ֧ים
בְּנֵֽי
שָׁנָ֛ה
אַרְבָּעָ֥ה
עָשָׂ֖ר
תְּמִימִֽם
וּ/בַ/יּ֧וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הַ/חֲמִישִׁ֛י
chămîyshîy
H2549
fifth
Art | Adj
פָּרִ֥ים
par
H6499
bullock
N-mp
תִּשְׁעָ֖ה
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Adj
אֵילִ֣ם
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-mp
שְׁנָ֑יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
כְּבָשִׂ֧ים
kebes
H3532
lamb
N-mp
בְּנֵֽי
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 29:26
וּ/בַ/יּ֧וֹם
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/חֲמִישִׁ֛י
chămîyshîy
H2549
"fifth"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means fifth, referring to something in the fifth position. It appears in Exodus 20:12, where honoring parents is the fifth commandment. This word is used to show order and sequence.
Definition: ordinal number, 5th
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: fifth (part). See also: Genesis 1:23; 1 Chronicles 2:14; Jeremiah 1:3.
פָּרִ֥ים
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.
תִּשְׁעָ֖ה
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
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
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.
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.
בְּנֵֽי
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.
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
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.
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 29:26
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Context — The Feast of Tabernacles
24along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.
25Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
26On the fifth day you are to present nine bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,
27along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. 28Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.Numbers 29:26 Summary
This verse describes the specific animals to be sacrificed on the fifth day of the Feast of Tabernacles, emphasizing the importance of purity and perfection in worship. Just as the Israelites presented their best animals to God, we are called to present our lives to Him as an act of worship, as seen in Romans 12:1-2. The use of unblemished animals reminds us of the high standard of God's holiness, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45. By reflecting on this verse, we can consider how we can live lives that are pleasing to God, offering ourselves to Him as a sacrifice of praise, just as the Psalmist writes in Psalm 100:4-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number of animals sacrificed on the fifth day in Numbers 29:26?
The numbers of animals presented in Numbers 29:26 are likely symbolic, representing the completeness and perfection of God's plan, as seen in the use of similar numbers in other biblical contexts, such as Leviticus 23:34-36 and Deuteronomy 16:13-15.
Why were the animals required to be unblemished?
The requirement for unblemished animals in Numbers 29:26 emphasizes the importance of purity and perfection in worship, as also seen in Exodus 12:5 and Leviticus 1:3, where unblemished animals were required for sacrifice.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Numbers 29?
Numbers 29:26 is part of a larger passage describing the sacrifices and offerings to be made during the Feast of Tabernacles, emphasizing the joy and celebration of God's provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 16:13-15 and Psalm 100:4-5.
What can we learn from the specific animals listed in this verse?
The bulls, rams, and lambs listed in Numbers 29:26 may represent different aspects of worship, such as strength, humility, and innocence, as seen in Isaiah 1:11 and Hebrews 10:5-10, where these animals are used symbolically.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the sacrifices listed in Numbers 29:26, what areas of my life need to be presented to God as an act of worship?
- How can I, like the Israelites, celebrate God's provision and goodness in my life, even in the midst of challenges and difficulties?
- In what ways can I strive for 'unblemished' living, as represented by the requirement for unblemished animals in this verse?
- As I consider the symbolism of the different animals in Numbers 29:26, what aspects of my character or relationships with others need attention and growth?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:26
[See comments on Numbers 29:13].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:26
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 29:26
THE FEAST OF — , Numbers 29:12-40.The cycle of Jewish feasts culminated in this, the grandest and most joyful of all.