Numbers 29:6
Numbers 29:6 in Multiple Translations
These are in addition to the monthly and daily burnt offerings with their prescribed grain offerings and drink offerings. They are a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.
Beside the burnt offering of the month, and his meat offering, and the daily burnt offering, and his meat offering, and their drink offerings, according unto their manner, for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.
besides the burnt-offering of the new moon, and the meal-offering thereof, and the continual burnt-offering and the meal-offering thereof, and their drink-offerings, according unto their ordinance, for a sweet savor, an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.
In addition to the burned offering of the new moon, and its meal offering, and the regular burned offering and its meal offering, and their drink offerings, as they are ordered, for a sweet smell, an offering made by fire to the Lord.
These offerings are in addition to the monthly and daily burnt offerings along with their required grain offerings and drink offerings. They are burnt offerings acceptable to the Lord.
Beside the burnt offring of the moneth, and his meat offring, and the continual burnt offring, and his meate offring and the drinke offrings of the same, according to their maner, for a sweete sauour: it is a sacrifice made by fire vnto ye Lord.
apart from the burnt-offering of the month, and its present, and the continual burnt-offering, and its present, and their libations, according to their ordinance, for sweet fragrance, a fire-offering to Jehovah.
in addition to the burnt offering of the new moon with its meal offering, and the continual burnt offering with its meal offering, and their drink offerings, according to their ordinance, for a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.
Besides the burnt-offering of the month, and his meat-offering, and the daily burnt-offering, and his meat-offering, and their drink-offerings, according to their manner, for a sweet savor, a sacrifice made by fire to the LORD.
Besides the holocaust of the first day of the month with the sacrifices thereof, and the perpetual holocaust with the accustomed libations. With the same ceremonies you shall offer a burnt sacrifice for a most sweet odour to the Lord.
All of those animals are in addition to the animals that are completely burned on the altar each morning and on the first day of each month. The offerings of grain and wine must be made exactly as I have told you to do. When these offerings are burned, the smell will be very pleasing to me.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 29:6
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Numbers 29:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/לְּ/בַד֩
עֹלַ֨ת
הַ/חֹ֜דֶשׁ
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֗/הּ
וְ/עֹלַ֤ת
הַ/תָּמִיד֙
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֔/הּ
וְ/נִסְכֵּי/הֶ֖ם
כְּ/מִשְׁפָּטָ֑/ם
לְ/רֵ֣יחַ
נִיחֹ֔חַ
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
לַ/יהוָֽה
מִ/לְּ/בַד֩
bad
H905
alone
Prep | Prep | N-ms
עֹלַ֨ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
N-fs
הַ/חֹ֜דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Art | N-ms
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֗/הּ
minchâh
H4503
offering
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וְ/עֹלַ֤ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Conj | N-fs
הַ/תָּמִיד֙
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
Art | N-ms
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֔/הּ
minchâh
H4503
offering
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וְ/נִסְכֵּי/הֶ֖ם
neçek
H5262
drink offering
Conj | N-mp | Suff
כְּ/מִשְׁפָּטָ֑/ם
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-ms | Suff
לְ/רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
aroma
Prep | N-ms
נִיחֹ֔חַ
nîychôwach
H5207
soothing
N-ms
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H801
food offering
N-ms
לַ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:6
מִ/לְּ/בַד֩
bad
H905
"alone"
Prep | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
עֹלַ֨ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
הַ/חֹ֜דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֗/הּ
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/עֹלַ֤ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Conj | N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
הַ/תָּמִיד֙
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֔/הּ
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/הֶ֖ם
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.
כְּ/מִשְׁפָּטָ֑/ם
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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.
לְ/רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
"aroma"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pleasant aroma or fragrance, often associated with sacrifices to God. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe the soothing smell of offerings, and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (technical term for sacrifice to God) Aramaic equivalent: re.ach (רֵיחַ "smell" H7382)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: savour, scent, smell. See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:14; Jeremiah 48:11.
נִיחֹ֔חַ
nîychôwach
H5207
"soothing"
N-ms
A soothing or pleasant feeling, like the peace that comes from trusting in God. In the Bible, it is used to describe the sweet smell of incense or the delight of being in God's presence.
Definition: soothing, quieting, tranquillising Aramaic equivalent: ni.cho.ach (נִיחוֹחַ "soothing" H5208)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: sweet (odour). See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:3; Ezekiel 20:41.
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H801
"food offering"
N-ms
An ishshah is a food offering or sacrifice given to God, often by fire or eaten by priests, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: food offering, offering given to God by fire or eaten by priests, sacrificial offering
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. See also: Exodus 29:18; Leviticus 21:6; 1 Samuel 2:28.
לַ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Numbers 29:6
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- Numbers 29:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 29:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 29:6
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 29:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:6
- Sermons on Numbers 29:6
Context — The Feast of Trumpets
4and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven male lambs.
5Include one male goat as a sin offering to make atonement for you.
6These are in addition to the monthly and daily burnt offerings with their prescribed grain offerings and drink offerings. They are a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.
7On the tenth day of this seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly, and you shall humble yourselves; you must not do any work. 8Present 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,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 28:3–8 | And tell them that this is the offering made by fire you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives. This is a regular burnt offering established at Mount Sinai as a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. The drink offering accompanying each lamb shall be a quarter hin. Pour out the offering of fermented drink to the LORD in the sanctuary area. And offer the second lamb at twilight, with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning. It is an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. |
| 2 | Numbers 28:11–15 | 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, along with three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with the ram, and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each lamb. This is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine with each bull, a third of a hin with the ram, and a quarter hin with each lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering to be made at each new moon throughout the year. In addition to the regular burnt offering with its drink offering, one male goat is to be presented to the LORD as a sin offering. |
| 3 | Numbers 29:18 | along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. |
| 4 | Numbers 15:11–12 | This is to be done for each bull, ram, lamb, or goat. This is how you must prepare each one, no matter how many. |
| 5 | Numbers 29:21 | along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. |
| 6 | Exodus 29:38–42 | This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. For the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Leviticus 6:9 | “Command Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the hearth of the altar all night, until morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar. |
| 9 | Numbers 9:14 | If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.’” |
| 10 | Numbers 15:24 | and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. |
Numbers 29:6 Summary
This verse is talking about the special offerings the Israelites were to make to God, in addition to their regular daily and monthly offerings. These offerings were a way for the people to show their love and gratitude to God, and they were like a sweet smell to Him, as seen in Psalm 51:17. Just like the Israelites, we can offer our own lives and worship to God, and He can find it pleasing and acceptable, as encouraged in Romans 12:1. By following God's commands and offering our hearts and lives to Him, we can make our worship a sweet fragrance to the Lord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the daily and monthly burnt offerings mentioned in Numbers 29:6?
The daily and monthly burnt offerings were a vital part of the Israelites' worship, as they represented the people's continuous dependence on God and their need for atonement, as seen in Exodus 29:38-42 and Leviticus 23:37.
Why were the grain and drink offerings prescribed with the burnt offerings?
The grain and drink offerings were added to the burnt offerings to symbolize the people's gratitude and worship, acknowledging God's provision and care for them, similar to the offerings described in Deuteronomy 12:6 and Psalm 50:14.
What does it mean that these offerings were 'a pleasing aroma' to the Lord?
The phrase 'a pleasing aroma' is a metaphor for the Lord's delight and acceptance of the offerings, indicating that they were a sweet and acceptable worship to Him, as also seen in Genesis 8:21 and Ephesians 5:2.
How can we apply the concept of offerings being 'a pleasing aroma' to our own worship today?
Just as the Israelites' offerings were a pleasing aroma to the Lord, our own worship, whether through prayer, singing, or service, can be a sweet fragrance to God when it is offered with a sincere and humble heart, as encouraged in Romans 12:1 and Hebrews 13:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to offer my life as 'a pleasing aroma' to the Lord, and how can I make my daily actions and decisions a sweet fragrance to Him?
- How can I balance the desire to follow God's prescribed ways of worship with the need to express my own personal and heartfelt devotion to Him?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, acknowledge and express gratitude for God's provision and care in my life through my worship and service?
- What role does humility and dependence on God play in making my worship and offerings acceptable to Him, and how can I cultivate these qualities in my own heart?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:6
Beside the burnt offering of the month, and his meat offering,.... The bullock, ram, and seven lambs, were offered on this day, besides the two bullocks, one ram, and seven lambs, which were offered
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:6
And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD; one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year without blemish: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 29:6
Of the month; belonging to every new moon, of which see ,12 . According to their manner; according to the order, rites, and ceremonies appointed by God.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 29:6
(6) Beside the burnt offering of the month.—Better, of the new moon. (See Numbers 28:11, where the burnt offering of the beginning of the month is described.)
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 29:6
6. which was ordained] in Exodus 29:38-42.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:6
THE AT THE FEAST OF , Numbers 29:1-6. 1-6. Seventh month — Ethanim, (1 Kings 8:2,) Tisri — our September. It was the going out or revolution, the end and beginning of the civil and jubilee year.
Sermons on Numbers 29:6
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:26-27 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a continual reminder of the people's sin and the shedding of blood for atonement. The blood of animals like bulls, goats, and l |
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The Lord's Work Done the Lord's Way, Part One by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, Brother K.P. Johannon discusses the problem of people doing things for themselves rather than for the Lord. He emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord's direc |
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Priesthood - Part 4 by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment in giving our hearts to God rather than pursuing our own ambitions and career plans. The speaker encour |
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Israel's Altar by G.W. North | G.W. North emphasizes the centrality of sacrifice in the life of the Children of Israel, illustrating how the Lord's presence among them was contingent upon their adherence to the |
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of laying on of hands in the Old Testament sacrificial system. He emphasizes that laying hands on an animal was a form of identifi |