1 And in the seventh month, on the first [day] of the month, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you.
2 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:
3 And their meat offering [shall be of] flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals for a bullock, [and] two tenth deals for a ram,
4 And one tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:
5 And one kid of the goats [for] a sin offering, to make an atonement for you:
6 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.
7 And ye shall have on the tenth [day] of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work [therein]:
8 But ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD [for] a sweet savour; one young bullock, one ram, [and] seven lambs of the first year; they shall be unto you without blemish:
9 And their meat offering [shall be of] flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals to a bullock, [and] two tenth deals to one ram,
10 A several tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:
11 One kid of the goats [for] a sin offering; beside the sin offering of atonement, and the continual burnt offering, and the meat offering of it, and their drink offerings.
12 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:
13 And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, [and] fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:
14 And their meat offering [shall be of] flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals unto every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth deals to each ram of the two rams,
15 And a several tenth deal to each lamb of the fourteen lambs:
16 And one kid of the goats [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
17 And on the second day [ye shall offer] twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:
18 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:
19 And one kid of the goats [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and the meat offering thereof, and their drink offerings.
20 And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish;
21 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:
22 And one goat [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
23 And on the fourth day ten bullocks, two rams, [and] fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:
24 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:
25 And one kid of the goats [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
26 And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, [and] fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:
27 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:
28 And one goat [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
29 And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, [and] fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:
30 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:
31 And one goat [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
32 And on the seventh day seven bullocks, two rams, [and] fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:
33 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:
34 And one goat [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
35 On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no servile work [therein]:
36 But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish:
37 Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullock, for the ram, and for the lambs, [shall be] according to their number, after the manner:
38 And one goat [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
39 These [things] ye shall do unto the LORD in your set feasts, beside your vows, and your freewill offerings, for your burnt offerings, and for your meat offerings, and for your drink offerings, and for your peace offerings.
40 And Moses told the children of Israel according to all that the LORD commanded Moses.
Overview of Numbers Chapter 29
Numbers Chapter 29 outlines the specific offerings and sacrifices that the Israelites are commanded to present during various festivals and holy days. This chapter emphasizes the importance of ritual observance and the communal aspect of worship within the Israelite community.
Key Themes
- Ritual Sacrifice: The chapter details the types and quantities of sacrifices required during the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles.
- Community Worship: The emphasis on communal offerings highlights the collective responsibility of the Israelites to honor God.
- Divine Command: The instructions are presented as direct commands from God, reinforcing the authority of divine law in Israelite society.
Detailed Analysis of the Offerings
- The Feast of Trumpets (Verses 1-6):
This section outlines the offerings to be made on the first day of the seventh month. The Israelites are instructed to offer:
- One bull, one ram, and seven male lambs.
- Grain offerings and drink offerings accompanying each animal.
This festival marks the beginning of the civil year and serves as a call to repentance and reflection.
- The Day of Atonement (Verses 7-11):
On this solemn day, the Israelites are commanded to offer:
- One bull, one ram, and seven male lambs.
- Grain offerings and drink offerings similar to those of the Feast of Trumpets.
The focus here is on atonement for sins, emphasizing the need for purification and reconciliation with God.
- The Feast of Tabernacles (Verses 12-38):
This section provides a detailed account of the offerings required for each day of the festival, lasting seven days:
- On the first day: 13 bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male lambs.
- Subsequent days decrease in the number of bulls until the seventh day, where 7 bulls are offered.
The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates the harvest and commemorates the Israelites’ journey in the wilderness, serving as a reminder of God’s provision.
Significance of the Offerings
The offerings prescribed in Chapter 29 serve multiple purposes:
- Expression of Gratitude: The sacrifices are a way for the Israelites to express their gratitude to God for His blessings.
- Restoration of Relationship: The Day of Atonement offerings serve to restore the relationship between God and His people, highlighting the need for repentance.
- Community Identity: The communal aspect of these sacrifices reinforces the identity of the Israelites as a chosen people, united in worship and obedience to God.
Conclusion
Numbers Chapter 29 serves as a vital reminder of the importance of ritual and communal worship in the life of the Israelite community. The detailed instructions for offerings underscore the significance of maintaining a right relationship with God through obedience, gratitude, and atonement.
