Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then on the eighth day they must bring two doves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting. New Living Translation On the eighth day they must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance of the Tabernacle. English Standard Version On the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two pigeons to the priest to the entrance of the tent of meeting, Berean Standard Bible On the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Berean Literal Bible And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two sons of a pigeon to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting. King James Bible And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: New King James Version Then on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of meeting; New American Standard Bible Then on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young doves to the priest, to the entrance of the tent of meeting. NASB 1995 ‘Then on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the doorway of the tent of meeting. NASB 1977 ‘Then on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the doorway of the tent of meeting. Legacy Standard Bible Then on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the doorway of the tent of meeting. Amplified Bible On the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the doorway of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle). Berean Annotated Bible On the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Christian Standard Bible On the eighth day he is to bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting. Holman Christian Standard Bible On the eighth day he is to bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting. American Standard Version And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tent of meeting: Contemporary English Version Then on the next day, bring two doves or two pigeons to the priest at the sacred tent. English Revised Version And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tent of meeting: GOD'S WORD® Translation On the eighth day he must bring two mourning doves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting. Good News Translation On the eighth day you shall bring two doves or two pigeons to the priest at the entrance of the Tent of the LORD's presence. International Standard Version On the eighth day, he is to bring two turtledoves or two pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. NET Bible On the eighth day he is to bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the entrance to the tent of meeting. New Heart English Bible On the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting. Webster's Bible Translation And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. World English Bible On the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand on the eighth day he brings in two turtle-doves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the opening of the Tent of Meeting, Berean Literal Bible And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two sons of a pigeon to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting. Young's Literal Translation and on the eighth day he bringeth in two turtle-doves or two young pigeons unto the priest, unto the opening of the tent of meeting, Smith's Literal Translation And in the eighth day he shall bring two turtle-doves, or two sons of the dove to the priest, to the door of the tent of appointment: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd on the eighth day he shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons to the priest in the entry of the covenant of the testimony. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, on the eighth day, he shall offer two turtledoves or two young pigeons, to the priest at the entrance to the covenant of the testimony. New American Bible On the eighth day they shall bring two turtledoves or two pigeons to the priest at the entrance of the tent of meeting. New Revised Standard Version On the eighth day they shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance of the tent of meeting, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young doves to the Priest, to the door of the Time Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tent of meeting. Brenton Septuagint Translation And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the doors of the tabernacle of witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Nazirite Vow…9If someone suddenly dies in his presence and defiles his consecrated head of hair, he must shave his head on the day of his cleansing—the seventh day. 10On the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 11And the priest is to offer one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering to make atonement for him, because he has sinned by being in the presence of the dead body. On that day he must consecrate his head again.… Cross References On the eighth day Leviticus 14:10 On the eighth day he is to bring two unblemished male lambs, an unblemished ewe lamb a year old, a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil, and one log of olive oil. Leviticus 14:23 On the eighth day he is to bring them for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD. Leviticus 15:29 On the eighth day she is to take two turtledoves or two young pigeons and bring them to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons Leviticus 12:8 But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’” Leviticus 14:22 and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering. Luke 2:24 and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” to the priest Leviticus 5:8 He is to bring them to the priest, who shall first present the one for the sin offering. He is to twist its head at the front of its neck without severing it; Leviticus 12:6 When the days of her purification are complete, whether for a son or for a daughter, she is to bring to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting a year-old lamb for a burnt offering and a young pigeon or a turtledove for a sin offering. Leviticus 15:14 On the eighth day he is to take two turtledoves or two young pigeons, come before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, and give them to the priest. at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 1:3 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. Leviticus 3:2 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. Leviticus 4:4 He must bring the bull to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, lay his hand on the bull’s head, and slaughter it before the LORD. Leviticus 5:7-10 If, however, he cannot afford a lamb, he may bring to the LORD as restitution for his sin two turtledoves or two young pigeons—one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. / He is to bring them to the priest, who shall first present the one for the sin offering. He is to twist its head at the front of its neck without severing it; / then he is to sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar, while the rest of the blood is drained out at the base of the altar. It is a sin offering. … Luke 2:22-24 And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord / (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), / and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” Acts 21:23-26 Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law. / As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality.” … Hebrews 9:13-14 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! Treasury of Scripture And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: Leviticus 1:14 And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons. Leviticus 5:7-10 And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering… Leviticus 9:2-21 And he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD… Jump to Previous Congregation Door Doorway Doves Entrance Meeting Opening Pigeons Priest Tabernacle Tent Turtledoves Turtle-Doves Turtles YoungJump to Next Congregation Door Doorway Doves Entrance Meeting Opening Pigeons Priest Tabernacle Tent Turtledoves Turtle-Doves Turtles YoungNumbers 6 1. The law of the Nazarite in the days of his separation13. And after their completion 22. The form of blessing the people On the eighth day The eighth day holds significant meaning in biblical numerology, often symbolizing new beginnings or a new creation. This is seen in the context of circumcision (Genesis 17:12) and the resurrection of Jesus, which occurred on the first day of the week, symbolically the eighth day. The eighth day here marks the completion of the purification process for the Nazirite who has been defiled. he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting Persons / Places / Events 1. NaziriteAn individual who has taken a special vow of consecration to the Lord, which includes abstaining from wine, not cutting their hair, and avoiding contact with dead bodies. 2. Priest A mediator between God and the people, responsible for performing sacrifices and rituals according to the Law of Moses. 3. Tent of Meeting The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the priest would perform sacrifices and rituals. 4. Eighth Day A significant day in biblical rituals, often symbolizing a new beginning or completion of a purification process. 5. Turtledoves/Young Pigeons Common sacrificial animals in the Old Testament, often used in purification rituals due to their accessibility and affordability. Teaching Points Consecration and PurityThe Nazirite vow emphasizes the importance of setting oneself apart for God. In our lives, we are called to live in a way that reflects our dedication to Him. The Role of Sacrifice Sacrifices in the Old Testament were a means of purification and atonement. Today, we rely on the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus for our purification and reconciliation with God. Symbolism of the Eighth Day The eighth day represents new beginnings. In Christ, we are given a new life and a fresh start, free from the bondage of sin. Accessibility of Worship The use of turtledoves or pigeons shows that God made a way for everyone, regardless of their economic status, to participate in worship and purification. Community and Accountability The involvement of the priest and the community in the Nazirite's vow reminds us of the importance of accountability and support in our spiritual journey. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 6:10?2. How does Numbers 6:10 emphasize the importance of ritual purity before God? 3. Why are "two turtledoves or two young pigeons" significant in Numbers 6:10? 4. What connections exist between Numbers 6:10 and Levitical laws on offerings? 5. How can we apply the principles of purification in Numbers 6:10 today? 6. What does Numbers 6:10 teach about the seriousness of vows to God? 7. What is the significance of the two turtledoves or young pigeons in Numbers 6:10? 8. How does Numbers 6:10 relate to the Nazirite vow's purification process? 9. Why are specific animals chosen for the offering in Numbers 6:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 6? 11. Numbers 6:9–12 — Why would accidental defilement require repeating the entire vow and new sacrifices, suggesting a severe ritual focus that seems excessive? 12. How does the ritual laying on of hands in Numbers 8:10 align or conflict with other priestly consecration rites in the Torah? 13. Psalm 99:6 mentions Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; how can we confirm the historical existence and roles of Moses and Aaron, given limited archaeological evidence? 14. Acts 6:7 - If a 'large number of priests' truly converted, why do contemporary Jewish or Roman sources not document such a mass defection from Judaism? What Does Numbers 6:10 Mean On the eighth day• God establishes a precise timeline. After the seven-day purification period described in Numbers 6:9, the new week begins with renewed opportunity. • The “eighth day” often marks completion and fresh start in Scripture—see Leviticus 14:8-10 (cleansed leper) and Leviticus 12:6 (post-childbirth offering). Luke 2:21 likewise shows an eighth-day act of obedience. • By pinpointing the day, the Lord underscores that holiness follows His schedule, not ours. he must bring • The verb is mandatory, not optional. Obedience is the only proper response to God’s instructions (1 Samuel 15:22). • This command follows the defilement clause in Numbers 6:9, reminding the Nazirite that failure requires prompt, prescribed action. • Worship involves bringing something of value—echoed in Leviticus 1:2, where every worshiper “shall bring” an offering. two turtledoves or two young pigeons • These birds were inexpensive, ensuring that even the poorest worshiper could comply (Leviticus 5:7; 12:8). • The pair serves two purposes in verse 11: one for a sin offering, the other for a burnt offering. Both emphasize forgiveness and renewed dedication (Romans 12:1). • Luke 2:24 records Mary and Joseph offering the same birds, tying Jesus’ family to this humble provision. to the priest • The priest mediates between the worshiper and God (Leviticus 5:8). • This requirement anticipates Christ, our ultimate High Priest who “always lives to intercede” (Hebrews 7:25). • Proper channels preserve order in worship and highlight that access to God is granted through appointed means (Hebrews 5:1). at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting • The doorway was the designated place for offerings (Leviticus 1:3; Exodus 29:4). • Bringing the birds to this public location showed an open acknowledgment of sin and desire for restoration. • Hebrews 10:19-20 later reveals that, through Christ, believers have boldness to enter an even greater sanctuary. summary Numbers 6:10 teaches that after defilement, a Nazirite could not casually resume his vow; he needed God’s set time, God’s specified offering, and God’s appointed mediator at God’s chosen place. The verse demonstrates the Lord’s gracious provision for restoration, open to rich and poor alike, and foreshadows the perfect mediation of Jesus Christ, who grants every believer full and lasting access to God. Verse 10. - Two turtles, or two young pigeons. The same offerings had been prescribed for those defiled by divers unclean-nesses in Leviticus 15 (cf. Leviticus 12:8).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the eighthהַשְּׁמִינִ֗י (haš·šə·mî·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8066: Eighth (an ordinal number) day וּבַיּ֣וֹם (ū·ḇay·yō·wm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day he must bring יָבִא֙ (yā·ḇi) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go two שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê) Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) turtledoves תֹרִ֔ים (ṯō·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8449: A ring-dove, a term of endearment or א֥וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if two שְׁנֵ֖י (šə·nê) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) young בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son pigeons יוֹנָ֑ה (yō·w·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3123: A dove to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the priest הַכֹּהֵ֔ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the entrance פֶּ֖תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way to the Tent אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting. מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting Links Numbers 6:10 NIVNumbers 6:10 NLT Numbers 6:10 ESV Numbers 6:10 NASB Numbers 6:10 KJV Numbers 6:10 BibleApps.com Numbers 6:10 Biblia Paralela Numbers 6:10 Chinese Bible Numbers 6:10 French Bible Numbers 6:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 6:10 On the eighth day he shall bring (Nu Num.) |
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