Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice, for a special vow or a fellowship offering to the LORD, New Living Translation “When you present a young bull as a burnt offering or as a sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, English Standard Version And when you offer a bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice, to fulfill a vow or for peace offerings to the LORD, Berean Standard Bible When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, Berean Literal Bible And when you prepare a son of the herd as a burnt offering, or as a sacrifice to fulfill a vow, or as peace offerings to YHWH, King James Bible And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt offering, or for a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace offerings unto the LORD: New King James Version And when you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering, or as a sacrifice to fulfill a vow, or as a peace offering to the LORD, New American Standard Bible And when you prepare a bull as a burnt offering or a sacrifice, to fulfill a special vow, or for peace offerings to the LORD, NASB 1995 ‘When you prepare a bull as a burnt offering or a sacrifice, to fulfill a special vow, or for peace offerings to the LORD, NASB 1977 ‘And when you prepare a bull as a burnt offering or a sacrifice, to fulfill a special vow, or for peace offerings to the LORD, Legacy Standard Bible And when you prepare a bull from the herd as a burnt offering or a sacrifice, to fulfill a special vow, or for peace offerings to Yahweh, Amplified Bible When you prepare a bull as a burnt offering or as a sacrifice, in fulfilling a special vow or peace offering to the LORD, Berean Annotated Bible When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD {YHWH}, Christian Standard Bible “If you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or as a sacrifice, to fulfill a vow, or as a fellowship offering to the LORD, Holman Christian Standard Bible If you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or as a sacrifice, to fulfill a vow, or as a fellowship offering to the LORD, American Standard Version And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt-offering, or for a sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or for peace-offerings unto Jehovah; Contemporary English Version If a bull is offered as a sacrifice to please me or to ask my blessing, English Revised Version And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt offering, or for a sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or for peace offerings unto the LORD: GOD'S WORD® Translation "Suppose you sacrifice a young bull as a burnt offering to the LORD or make any other kind of sacrifice-to keep a vow or as a fellowship offering. Good News Translation When a bull is offered to the LORD as a burnt offering or as a sacrifice in fulfillment of a vow or as a fellowship offering, International Standard Version "When you prepare a bull as a burnt offering, or as a sacrifice to fulfill a vow, or for peace offerings to the LORD, NET Bible And when you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or a sacrifice for discharging a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, New Heart English Bible When you prepare a bull for a burnt offering, or for a sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or for peace offerings to the LORD; Webster's Bible Translation And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt-offering, or for a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace-offerings to the LORD: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, World English Bible When you prepare a bull for a burnt offering or for a sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or for peace offerings to Yahweh, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd when you make a son of the herd a burnt-offering, or a sacrifice for separating a vow, or peace-offerings to YHWH, Berean Literal Bible And when you prepare a son of the herd as a burnt offering, or as a sacrifice to fulfill a vow, or as peace offerings to YHWH, Young's Literal Translation 'And when thou makest a son of the herd a burnt-offering or a sacrifice, at separating a vow or peace-offerings to Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation And when thou shalt do the son of a cow, a burnt-offering or sacrifice to separate a vow, or peace to Jehovah: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut when thou offerest a holocaust or sacrifice of oxen, to fulfil thy vow or for victims of peace offerings, Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, when you will offer, from the oxen, a holocaust or a victim, in order to fulfill your vow or for peace-offering victims, New American Bible If you make an offering from the herd—either a burnt offering, or a sacrifice, to fulfill a vow, or as a communion offering to the LORD, New Revised Standard Version When you offer a bull as a burnt offering or a sacrifice, to fulfill a vow or as an offering of well-being to the LORD, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when you offer a bullock for a burnt offering, or for a sacrifice in performing a vow, or as a peace offering to the LORD; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if you bring a son of a herd burning peace offering, or a sacrifice to dedicate a vow or peace to LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt-offering, or for a sacrifice, in fulfilment of a vow clearly uttered, or for peace-offerings unto the LORD; Brenton Septuagint Translation And if ye sacrifice a bullock from the herd for a whole-burnt-offering or for a sacrifice, to perform a vow or a peace-offering to the Lord, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws about Offerings…7and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 8When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, 9present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil.… Cross References When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering 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. 1 Kings 18:36-38 At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. Genesis 8:20-21 Then Noah built an altar to the LORD. And taking from every kind of clean animal and clean bird, he offered burnt offerings on the altar. / When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. or sacrifice to fulfill a vow Deuteronomy 23:21-23 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. Psalm 66:13-15 I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— / the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. / I will offer You fatlings as burnt offerings, with the fragrant smoke of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selah Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. or as a peace offering to the LORD, 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, … Leviticus 7:11-15 Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD: / If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. / Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread. … Deuteronomy 12:6-7 To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. 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. … Leviticus 22:18-21 “Speak to Aaron and his sons and all the Israelites and tell them, ‘Any man of the house of Israel or any foreign resident who presents a gift for a burnt offering to the LORD, whether to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering, / must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf. / You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. … Leviticus 23:18 Along with the bread you are to present seven unblemished male lambs a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They will be a burnt offering to the LORD, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 9:2-4 He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, / an ox and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’” 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 29:32-36 The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. / However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been. … Ezekiel 46:4-7 The burnt offering that the prince presents to the LORD on the Sabbath day shall be six unblemished male lambs and an unblemished ram. / The grain offering with the ram shall be one ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he is able, along with a hin of oil per ephah. / On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish. … Treasury of Scripture And when you prepare a bullock for a burnt offering, or for a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace offerings to the LORD: peace 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 7:11-18 And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD… Jump to Previous Accomplish Bull Bullock Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Clearly Effecting Herd Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Performance Performing Prepare Preparest Ready Sacrifice Separating Special Uttered Vow YoungJump to Next Accomplish Bull Bullock Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Clearly Effecting Herd Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Performance Performing Prepare Preparest Ready Sacrifice Separating Special Uttered Vow YoungNumbers 15 1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering14. The stranger is under the same law 17. The law of the first of the dough 22. The sacrifice for sins of ignorance 30. The punishment of presumption 32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned 37. The law of tassels When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering The burnt offering was a common form of sacrifice in ancient Israel, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. The young bull, being a valuable and significant animal, represented a substantial offering, indicating the seriousness of the worshiper's intent. This type of offering was entirely consumed by fire, signifying complete surrender to God. The practice of burnt offerings can be traced back to Genesis 8:20, where Noah offered burnt offerings after the flood, and it was a central part of the sacrificial system outlined in Leviticus 1. or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the laws and commandments from God, including the instructions in Numbers 15. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were given these laws to follow as part of their covenant relationship with Him. 3. Young Bull An animal used in sacrificial offerings, symbolizing strength and value, and representing a significant offering to God. 4. Burnt Offering A type of sacrifice that was completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God. 5. Peace Offering A sacrifice made to express gratitude and fellowship with God, often shared in a communal meal. Teaching Points Understanding SacrificeThe young bull as a burnt offering represents a significant sacrifice, indicating the importance of giving our best to God. In our lives, this means prioritizing our time, resources, and talents for His glory. Fulfillment of Vows The passage highlights the importance of fulfilling vows made to God. In a modern context, this teaches us to be people of integrity, keeping our promises and commitments, especially those made to God. Peace with God The peace offering symbolizes reconciliation and fellowship with God. As Christians, we are called to live in peace with God and others, fostering relationships that reflect His love and grace. Symbolism of the Bull The choice of a young bull, a valuable and strong animal, signifies the depth of commitment required in our relationship with God. We are encouraged to offer our best, not leftovers, in our spiritual walk. Christ as the Ultimate Sacrifice While the Old Testament sacrifices were a shadow of things to come, they point us to Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of all sacrifices. This understanding should deepen our appreciation for His atoning work on the cross. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 15:8?2. How does Numbers 15:8 guide us in offering sacrifices to God today? 3. What is the significance of offering a "burnt offering" in Numbers 15:8? 4. How does Numbers 15:8 connect to Jesus' ultimate sacrifice in the New Testament? 5. In what ways can we apply the principles of Numbers 15:8 in worship? 6. How does Numbers 15:8 reflect God's desire for obedience and reverence? 7. What is the significance of offering a bull in Numbers 15:8? 8. How does Numbers 15:8 reflect God's expectations for worship? 9. Why are specific offerings detailed in Numbers 15:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 15? 11. Numbers 30 portrays women's vows as contingent on male approval. Where is the historical or archeological evidence that such laws were regularly enforced in ancient Israel? 12. Numbers 15:24-29: If unintentional sins still require sacrifices, does this conflict with the notion of a merciful God who judges intent? 13. In Malachi 1:14, why does the text condemn offering blemished sacrifices when some passages suggest more lenient standards for certain offerings? 14. What is the Nazirite vow? What Does Numbers 15:8 Mean When you prepareNumbers 15:8 opens with, “When you prepare….” The wording is deliberate, reminding Israel that worship never happens by accident. Preparation means: • intentional obedience (see Leviticus 1:1–2, where the LORD calls for offerings “when any of you brings an offering”) • forward-looking faith—the whole chapter is spoken “after you enter the land” (Numbers 15:2), so God is already shaping their everyday future with His commands. Our worship today likewise calls for conscious readiness (Romans 12:1), not hurried leftovers. a young bull The verse specifies a young bull, the most valuable animal in Israel’s herds. Offering the best underscores: • wholehearted surrender (Leviticus 4:3, where a bull is brought for the sin of the anointed priest) • costly devotion—David later insists, “I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing” (2 Samuel 24:24). Giving God our prime, not our scraps, reflects His worthiness. as a burnt offering A burnt offering (Leviticus 1:3-9) was wholly consumed—nothing kept back. In that smoke Israel saw: • sin atoned for, wrath satisfied (Genesis 8:20-21) • a life totally yielded to God, foreshadowing Christ’s complete self-offering (Ephesians 5:2). Believers are now called to be “living sacrifices” (Romans 12:1), mirroring the total devotion pictured on the altar. or sacrifice to fulfill a vow Vows were voluntary promises (Deuteronomy 23:21-23). Bringing a bull to “fulfill a vow” meant: • integrity—keeping one’s word before God (Psalm 66:13-14) • gratitude—acknowledging His help in meeting the promise (Jonah 2:9). Failure to complete a vow was no light matter; Ecclesiastes 5:4 warns that delaying payment displeases God. or as a peace offering to the LORD Peace (fellowship) offerings celebrated harmony with God (Leviticus 3; 7:11-15). Distinctives include: • shared meal—parts burned, parts eaten, fostering communion between God, priest, and worshiper (Leviticus 7:15) • thankful joy—often brought for answered prayer (1 Samuel 1:24-25). Christ is now “our peace” (Ephesians 2:14), yet the principle of joyful fellowship remains central in New-Covenant worship (1 John 1:3-4). summary Numbers 15:8 highlights deliberate, wholehearted worship: carefully preparing the best animal; offering it as total surrender, vow fulfillment, or joyful fellowship. Each purpose directs Israel—and us—to honor God with integrity, gratitude, and complete devotion, ultimately pointing to Jesus, the perfect and final sacrifice who secures peace with God. (8) In performing a vow.--Rather, in making a special vow. (See Numbers 6:2.)Verse 8. - Peace offerings. The sacrifices made of free-will, or made on solemn feast-days, would commonly be peace offerings (see on Leviticus 7).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenוְכִֽי־ (wə·ḵî-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you prepare תַעֲשֶׂ֥ה (ṯa·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make a young בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son bull בָּקָ֖ר (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd as a burnt offering עֹלָ֣ה (‘ō·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering or אוֹ־ (’ōw-) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if sacrifice זָ֑בַח (zā·ḇaḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2077: A slaughter, the flesh of an animal, a sacrifice to fulfill לְפַלֵּא־ (lə·p̄al·lê-) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful a vow נֶ֥דֶר (ne·ḏer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5088: A promise, a thing promised or אֽוֹ־ (’ōw-) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if as a peace offering שְׁלָמִ֖ים (šə·lā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering to the LORD, לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Numbers 15:8 NIVNumbers 15:8 NLT Numbers 15:8 ESV Numbers 15:8 NASB Numbers 15:8 KJV Numbers 15:8 BibleApps.com Numbers 15:8 Biblia Paralela Numbers 15:8 Chinese Bible Numbers 15:8 French Bible Numbers 15:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 15:8 When you prepare a bull (Nu Num.) |
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