Exodus 24:5 Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

◄ Exodus 24:5 ►

New International Version
Then he sent young Israelite men, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as fellowship offerings to the LORD.

New Living Translation
Then he sent some of the young Israelite men to present burnt offerings and to sacrifice bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

English Standard Version
And he sent young men of the people of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

King James Bible
And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto the LORD.

New King James Version
Then he sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
And he sent young men of the sons of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

NASB 1995
He sent young men of the sons of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

NASB 1977
And he sent young men of the sons of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he sent young men of the sons of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
Then he sent young Israelite men, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he sent out young Israelite men, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed bulls as fellowship offerings to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he sent out young Israelite men, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed bulls as fellowship offerings to the LORD.

American Standard Version
And he sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt-offerings, and sacrificed peace-offerings of oxen unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
He also sent some young men to burn offerings and to sacrifice bulls as special offerings to the LORD.

English Revised Version
And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he sent young Israelite men, and they sacrificed bulls as burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to the LORD.

Good News Translation
Then he sent young men, and they burned sacrifices to the LORD and sacrificed some cattle as fellowship offerings.

International Standard Version
He sent young Israeli men to offer up burnt offerings and sacrifice bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

NET Bible
He sent young Israelite men, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls for peace offerings to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
He sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of cattle to God.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt-offerings, and sacrificed peace-offerings of oxen to the LORD.

World English Bible
He sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of cattle to Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and he sends the youths of the sons of Israel, and they cause burnt-offerings to ascend, and sacrifice sacrifices of peace-offerings to YHWH—calves.

Young's Literal Translation
and he sendeth the youths of the sons of Israel, and they cause burnt-offerings to ascend, and sacrifice sacrifices of peace-offerings to Jehovah -- calves.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will send forth young men sons of Israel, and they will bring up burnt-offerings, and they will sacrifice sacrifices of peace to Jehovah of bullocks.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he sent young men of the children of Israel, and they offered holocausts, and sacrificed pacific victims of calves to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he sent youths from the sons of Israel, and they offered holocausts, and they immolated calves as peace-offerings to the Lord.

New American Bible
Then, having sent young men of the Israelites to offer burnt offerings and sacrifice young bulls as communion offerings to the LORD,

New Revised Standard Version
He sent young men of the people of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed oxen as offerings of well-being to the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he sent the youths of the children of Israel and they offered up burning peace offerings and they sacrificed peace sacrifices, bullocks to LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he sent the young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt-offerings, and sacrificed peace-offerings of oxen unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he sent forth the young men of the children of Israel, and they offered whole burnt-offerings, and they sacrificed young calves as a peace-offering to God.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Covenant Sealed
…4And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. 5Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. 6Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other half he sprinkled on the altar.…

Berean Standard Bible · Download

Cross References

Hebrews 9:18-22
That is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood. / For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people, / saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.” ...

Leviticus 1:3-5
If his 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. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Hebrews 9:19
For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people,

Numbers 7:17
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab.

1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Leviticus 3:1-5
“If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar. / From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, ...

Hebrews 13:11-12
Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. / And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.

Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.

1 Corinthians 10:18
Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?

Leviticus 4:10
just as the fat is removed from the ox of the peace offering. Then the priest shall burn them on the altar of burnt offering.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Leviticus 9:18
Then he slaughtered the ox and the ram as the people’s peace offering. His sons brought him the blood, and he splattered it on all sides of the altar.

1 Corinthians 5:7
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

Deuteronomy 12:27
Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

Treasury of Scripture

And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the LORD.

young men

Exodus 19:22
And let the priests also, which come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them.

burnt offerings

Exodus 18:12
And Jethro, Moses' father in law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses' father in law before God.

Leviticus 1:1
And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,

peace offerings

Leviticus 3:1
And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD.

Leviticus 7:11-21
And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD…

Jump to Previous

Ascend Bullocks Bulls Burned Burnt Burnt-Offerings Calves Cattle Cause Children Fellowship Israel Israelite Offered Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Sacrifice Sacrificed Sacrifices Young Youths

Jump to Next

Exodus 24

1. Moses is called up into the mountain
3. The people promise obedience
4. Moses builds an altar, and twelve pillars.
6. He sprinkles the blood of the covenant
9. The glory of God appears
14. Aaron and Hur have the charge of the people
15. Moses goes into the mountain, where he continues forty days and forty nights.

Berean Study Bible

And he sent young men of the Israelites
The phrase "young men of the Israelites" refers to the chosen individuals from among the people of Israel. In the Hebrew context, the term for "young men" (נְעָרִים, na'arim) often denotes those who are in the prime of their strength and vigor, suitable for tasks requiring physical endurance. Historically, these young men were likely selected for their ability to carry out the labor-intensive work of preparing and offering sacrifices. This choice underscores the communal involvement in worship and the importance of engaging the next generation in the covenantal relationship with God.

and they offered burnt offerings
The "burnt offerings" (עֹלֹת, olot) were a central aspect of Israelite worship, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication to God. The Hebrew root of the word implies "ascending," as the smoke of the offering rises to heaven. This act of offering a burnt sacrifice was a profound expression of devotion, acknowledging God's sovereignty and seeking His favor. Archaeological findings, such as altars and remnants of sacrificial sites, provide evidence of the ancient practice of burnt offerings, highlighting their significance in maintaining a covenant relationship with God.

and sacrificed young bulls
The "young bulls" (פָּרִים, parim) were considered valuable and significant offerings due to their strength and economic value. In the ancient Near Eastern context, bulls were often associated with strength and fertility, making them a fitting symbol of peace and prosperity. The choice of young bulls for sacrifice reflects the Israelites' desire to offer something of great worth to God, demonstrating their reverence and commitment to the covenant.

as peace offerings
The "peace offerings" (שְׁלָמִים, shelamim) were sacrifices made to express gratitude, fulfill vows, or seek reconciliation with God. The root of the Hebrew word is related to "shalom," meaning peace, wholeness, or completeness. These offerings were unique in that they were shared between the altar, the priests, and the offerer, symbolizing fellowship and communion with God. The peace offering was a celebration of the harmonious relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the joy and unity found in His presence.

to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" (לַיהוָה, laYHWH) signifies that the offerings were directed exclusively to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. This dedication underscores the monotheistic faith of the Israelites and their commitment to worshiping the one true God. The use of the divine name YHWH highlights the personal and covenantal nature of the relationship between God and His people, reminding them of His faithfulness and their obligation to live according to His commandments.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(5) Young men . . . which offered burnt offerings.--It is to be noted that, even subsequently to the appointment of the Levitical priesthood, the acts of slaughtering the victims and arranging the flesh upon the altar were regarded as appropriately per formed by any Israelite (Leviticus 1:5-6; Leviticus 1:11-12, &c). The sprinkling of the blood and the lighting of the fire were the special sacrificial acts reserved to the priest (Leviticus 1:5; Leviticus 1:7; Leviticus 1:11; Leviticus 1:13). At this time, before the Levitical priest hood had been instituted, the sprinkling of the blood would seem to have been the sole act reserved. Young men were employed to slay the animals as best qualified by their strength to deal with them. . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 5. - And he sent young men. The Levitical priesthood not being as vet instituted, either all the people were regarded as holy, and so any one might offer sacrifice, or the "young men" selected may have been of the number of the first-born, who were priests in their respective families until the appointment of Aaron and his sons to be priests of the nation (Exodus 28:1). No doubt young men were selected as most competent to deal with struggling animals.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Then he sent out
וַיִּשְׁלַ֗ח (way·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

some young men
נַעֲרֵי֙ (na·‘ă·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer

of Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

and they offered
וַיַּֽעֲל֖וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

burnt offerings
עֹלֹ֑ת (‘ō·lōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

and sacrificed
וַֽיִּזְבְּח֞וּ (way·yiz·bə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice

young bulls
פָּרִֽים׃ (pā·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer

as peace
שְׁלָמִ֛ים (šə·lā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering

offerings
זְבָחִ֧ים (zə·ḇā·ḥîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2077: A slaughter, the flesh of an animal, a sacrifice

to the LORD.
לַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

Links

Exodus 24:5 NIV
Exodus 24:5 NLT
Exodus 24:5 ESV
Exodus 24:5 NASB
Exodus 24:5 KJV

Exodus 24:5 BibleApps.com
Exodus 24:5 Biblia Paralela
Exodus 24:5 Chinese Bible
Exodus 24:5 French Bible
Exodus 24:5 Catholic Bible

OT Law: Exodus 24:5 He sent young men of the children (Exo. Ex)