Numbers 8:8
Numbers 8:8 in Multiple Translations
Then have them take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering.
Then let them take a young bullock with his meat offering, even fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin offering.
Then let them take a young bullock, and its meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil; and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin-offering.
Then let them take a young ox and its meal offering, crushed grain mixed with oil, and take another ox for a sin-offering.
Have them bring a young bull with its grain offering of the best flour mixed with olive oil, and you are to bring a second young bull as a sin offering.
Then they shall take a yong bullocke with his meate offring of fine floure, mingled with oyle, and another yong bullocke shalt thou take for a sinne offring.
and have taken a bullock, a son of the herd, and its present, flour mixed with oil, — and a second bullock a son of the herd thou dost take for a sin-offering,
Then let them take a young bull and its meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil; and another young bull you shall take for a sin offering.
Then let them take a young bullock with his meat-offering, even fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin-offering.
They shall take an ox of the herd, and for the offering thereof fine flour tempered with oil: and thou shalt take another ox of the herd for a sin offering:
Then they must bring to the Sacred Tent one bull and some grain mixed with olive oil. Those things will be burned as sacrifices. They must also bring another bull that will enable me to forgive them for the sins they have committed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 8:8
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Numbers 8:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לָֽקְחוּ֙
פַּ֣ר
בֶּן
בָּקָ֔ר
וּ/מִנְחָת֔/וֹ
סֹ֖לֶת
בְּלוּלָ֣ה
בַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
וּ/פַר
שֵׁנִ֥י
בֶן
בָּקָ֖ר
תִּקַּ֥ח
לְ/חַטָּֽאת
וְ/לָֽקְחוּ֙
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
פַּ֣ר
par
H6499
bullock
N-ms
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
בָּקָ֔ר
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
N-cs
וּ/מִנְחָת֔/וֹ
minchâh
H4503
offering
Conj | N-fs | Suff
סֹ֖לֶת
çôleth
H5560
fine flour
N-fs
בְּלוּלָ֣ה
bâlal
H1101
to mix
V-Qal-Inf-c
בַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Prep | N-ms
וּ/פַר
par
H6499
bullock
Conj | N-ms
שֵׁנִ֥י
shênîy
H8145
second
Adj
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
בָּקָ֖ר
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
N-cs
תִּקַּ֥ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
לְ/חַטָּֽאת
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 8:8
וְ/לָֽקְחוּ֙
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
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.
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.
בָּקָ֔ר
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.
וּ/מִנְחָת֔/וֹ
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.
סֹ֖לֶת
çôleth
H5560
"fine flour"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to fine flour, often used in baking and as an offering. It is translated as 'fine flour' or 'meal' in the KJV Bible, and is mentioned in various books, including Leviticus.
Definition: fine flour
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: (fine) flour, meal. See also: Genesis 18:6; Numbers 7:61; Ezekiel 46:14.
בְּלוּלָ֣ה
bâlal
H1101
"to mix"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To feed or anoint, this verb means to give provender to animals or to mix something, like oil. It is used to describe caring for animals or preparing something.
Definition: 1) to mix, mingle, confuse, confound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mingle, confuse 1a2) to mix 1b) (Hithpoel) to mix oneself (among others) 1c) (Hiphil) to fade away
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: anoint, confound, [idiom] fade, mingle, mix (self), give provender, temper. See also: Genesis 11:7; Numbers 7:55; Psalms 92:11.
בַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
וּ/פַר
par
H6499
"bullock"
Conj | 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.
שֵׁנִ֥י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
בֶן
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.
בָּקָ֖ר
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.
תִּקַּ֥ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
לְ/חַטָּֽאת
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Prep | N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
Study Notes — Numbers 8:8
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Context — Cleansing the Levites
6“Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean.
7This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves.
8Then have them take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering.
9Bring the Levites before the Tent of Meeting and assemble the whole congregation of Israel. 10You are to present the Levites before the LORD and have the Israelites lay their hands upon them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 2:1 | “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, |
| 2 | Exodus 29:1 | “Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish, |
| 3 | Leviticus 16:3 | This is how Aaron is to enter the Holy Place: with a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering. |
| 4 | Leviticus 1:3 | If one’s offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. |
| 5 | Isaiah 53:10 | Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. |
| 6 | Exodus 29:3 | put them in a basket, and present them in the basket, along with the bull and the two rams. |
| 7 | Leviticus 8:2 | “Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread, |
| 8 | Romans 8:3 | For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, |
| 9 | Leviticus 4:14 | when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting. |
| 10 | Leviticus 4:3 | If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. |
Numbers 8:8 Summary
In Numbers 8:8, the Levites are instructed to bring a young bull with a grain offering to the Lord, symbolizing their dedication and thanksgiving. This act of worship is a reminder that our service to the Lord should be marked by humility and a willingness to surrender to His will, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-8. Just as the Levites were cleansed and dedicated to serve the Lord, we too can present ourselves to Him as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing in His sight (Romans 12:1-2). By reflecting on this verse, we can deepen our understanding of what it means to live a life of worship and service to the Lord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the grain offering in Numbers 8:8?
The grain offering in Numbers 8:8 is a symbol of thanksgiving and dedication, as seen in Leviticus 2:1-10, where it is described as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
Why is a second young bull required for a sin offering in Numbers 8:8?
The second young bull is required for a sin offering to atone for the sins of the Levites, as part of their cleansing and dedication to serve the Lord, similar to the sin offerings described in Leviticus 4:1-35.
What is the significance of the young bull in Numbers 8:8?
The young bull in Numbers 8:8 represents a perfect and unblemished sacrifice, similar to the sacrifices described in Exodus 29:1-42, where the priests were consecrated and dedicated to serve the Lord.
How does Numbers 8:8 relate to the broader context of the Israelites' journey?
Numbers 8:8 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, as described in the book of Numbers, and serves as a reminder of the importance of ritual purity and dedication to the Lord, as seen in Deuteronomy 23:3-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does the act of bringing a young bull with a grain offering reveal about the heart of the Levites and their desire to serve the Lord?
- How can I apply the principle of dedication and cleansing in my own life, as seen in Numbers 8:8?
- What role does sacrifice play in our relationship with God, and how can I reflect on this in my own walk with the Lord?
- In what ways can I, like the Levites, present myself to the Lord as a living sacrifice, as described in Romans 12:1-2?
- How can I balance the need for ritual purity with the importance of a pure heart, as described in Matthew 5:8?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 8:8
Then let them take a young bullock,.... Of two years old, as the Jewish writers gather from the other in the next clause, being called the second; though the wise men say one of three years old is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 8:8
And thus shalt thou do unto them, to cleanse them: Sprinkle water of purifying upon them, and let them shave all their flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and so make themselves clean. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 8:8
The same sacrifice which was offered for a sin-offering for the whole congregation, Leviticus 4, because the Levites came in the stead of all the first-bern, which did in a manner represent the whole congregation.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 8:8
5–26. The Levites Numbers 8:5-22. Their purification and dedication, Numbers 8:23-26. The age of service. The passage is an expansion of Num 3:5-13, with the addition of the rite of purification. The Levites are inferior to the priests, and are therefore merely cleansed from the ceremonial pollution of ordinary life, while the priests receive something higher, an actual quality which the Hebrews called ‘holiness,’ i.e. not moral excellence, but separation, exclusiveness (Exodus 29, Leviticus 8).
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 8:8
8. Sin offering — See Leviticus iv, notes. This occurrence of the sin-offering, in all consecratory as well as expiatory rites, impressively teaches the widespread pollution of sin either inadvertent
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Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of praise and the importance of thanking and praising God. He uses the example of Jonah, who was in the belly of a fish and prayed f |
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Death in the Pot Christ the Answer by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of making unintentional mistakes and the regret that comes with them. He emphasizes that many of us can relate to this experience an |
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Christ in the Offering - Part 2 by Albert Leckie | Albert Leckie explores the significance of the meal offering in Leviticus 2, emphasizing how it represents the perfect life and service of Jesus Christ. He highlights the various w |
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Christ in 05 in the Offerings by Jim Flanigan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of studying the offerings in the Bible and finding the Lord Jesus in all parts of Scripture. The speaker mentions that they hav |
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Studies in the Psalms 05 Handfuls From God by Neil Fraser | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their 45 years of full-time service for the Lord, emphasizing that they have never asked people for money. They highlight the idea that accu |
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The Meat-Offering Typical Both of Christ, and of His People. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the meat-offering as a type of Christ and His people, emphasizing that the fine flour represents the purity and excellence of Christ, who is the ultimate sacr |
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(Through the Bible) Exodus 26-29 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Samuel and his encounters with God. Samuel, as a young boy, heard his name being called multiple times and went to Eli, the high |