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Numbers 7:57

Numbers 7:57 in Multiple Translations

one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

one young bullock, one ram, one he-lamb a year old, for a burnt-offering;

One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;

a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,

A yong bullocke, a ram, a lambe of a yeere olde for a burnt offring,

one bullock, a son of the herd, one ram, one lamb, a son of a year, for a burnt-offering;

one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt-offering:

An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

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Numbers 7:57 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB פַּ֣ר אֶחָ֞ד בֶּן בָּקָ֗ר אַ֧יִל אֶחָ֛ד כֶּֽבֶשׂ אֶחָ֥ד בֶּן שְׁנָת֖/וֹ לְ/עֹלָֽה
פַּ֣ר par H6499 bullock N-ms
אֶחָ֞ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj
בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms
בָּקָ֗ר bâqâr H1241 cattle N-cs
אַ֧יִל ʼayil H352 ram N-ms
אֶחָ֛ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj
כֶּֽבֶשׂ kebes H3532 lamb N-ms
אֶחָ֥ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj
בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms
שְׁנָת֖/וֹ shâneh H8141 year N-fs | Suff
לְ/עֹלָֽה ʻôlâh H5930 burnt offering Prep | N-fs
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פַּ֣ר par H6499 "bullock" N-ms
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.
אֶחָ֞ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms
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.
בָּקָ֗ר 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.
אַ֧יִל ʼayil H352 "ram" N-ms
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.
אֶחָ֛ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
כֶּֽבֶשׂ kebes H3532 "lamb" N-ms
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.
אֶחָ֥ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms
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.
שְׁנָת֖/וֹ shâneh H8141 "year" N-fs | Suff
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.
לְ/עֹלָֽה ʻôlâh H5930 "burnt offering" Prep | 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.

Study Notes — Numbers 7:57

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Numbers 7:57 Summary

This verse, Numbers 7:57, talks about a special offering to God, called a burnt offering, where the best animals - a young bull, a ram, and a male lamb - were given completely to God. This offering represents giving our whole lives to God, just like it says in Romans 12:1, where we are called to offer our bodies as living sacrifices. By giving our best to God, we show that we love and trust Him, just like the Israelites did with their offerings (as seen in Exodus 12:5). This helps us remember that God wants all of us, not just part of us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the burnt offering in Numbers 7:57?

The burnt offering, as described in Numbers 7:57, symbolizes the complete surrender of one's life to God, as seen in Romans 12:1, where we are called to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.

Why are specific animals mentioned for the burnt offering?

The specific animals mentioned, such as the young bull, ram, and male lamb, were likely chosen for their purity and value, representing the best that one could offer to God, similar to the unblemished lamb in Exodus 12:5.

How does this verse relate to the concept of sacrifice in the New Testament?

The concept of sacrifice in Numbers 7:57 foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 10:10, where it is written that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

What can we learn from the detail and specificity of the offerings in Numbers 7?

The detail and specificity of the offerings in Numbers 7, including Numbers 7:57, demonstrate the importance of obedience and attention to detail in our worship and service to God, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the concept of a burnt offering mean to me personally, and how can I apply it to my own life?
  2. In what ways can I offer myself as a living sacrifice to God, as described in Romans 12:1?
  3. How can I ensure that my worship and service to God are characterized by the same attention to detail and obedience as the offerings in Numbers 7?
  4. What are some areas of my life where I can offer my best to God, just as the Israelites offered their best animals for the burnt offering?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:57

One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:15].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:57

His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour

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