Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and two oxen, five rams, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. New Living Translation For a peace offering he brought two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering brought by Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. English Standard Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Berean Standard Bible and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Berean Literal Bible and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. King James Bible And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. New King James Version and as the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. New American Standard Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. NASB 1995 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. NASB 1977 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Legacy Standard Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Amplified Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur [from the tribe of Manasseh]. Berean Annotated Bible and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel (reward of God) son of Pedahzur (the Rock has ransomed). Christian Standard Bible and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Holman Christian Standard Bible and two bulls, five rams, five male breeding goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. American Standard Version and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. English Revised Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the oblation of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. GOD'S WORD® Translation and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs as a fellowship offering. These were the gifts from Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur. International Standard Version Their sacrifice for a peace offering consisted of two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one year old lambs. These were the offerings presented by Pedahzur's son Gamaliel. NET Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings: two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. New Heart English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Webster's Bible Translation And for a sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. World English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this [is] the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Berean Literal Bible and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Young's Literal Translation and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this is the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Smith's Literal Translation And for the sacrifice of peace, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this the offering of Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Phadassur. Catholic Public Domain Version and for victims of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the oblation of Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur. New American Bible and two bulls, five rams, five he-goats, and five yearling lambs for a communion sacrifice. This was the offering of Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur. New Revised Standard Version and for the sacrifice of well-being, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd for a sacrifice of peace offering, two oxen, five rams, five kids of the goats, five lambs of the first year; this was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Perzur. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And for the peace sacrifice: two bulls and five rams and five goats and five lambs, male offspring of a year; this is the offering of Gamaliel son of Partsur. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lamb of the first year. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Brenton Septuagint Translation And for a sacrifice of peace-offering two heifers, five rams, five he-goats, five ewe-lambs of a year old: this was the gift of Gamaliel the son of Phadassur. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…58one male goat for a sin offering; 59and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. 60On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, the leader of the Benjamites, drew near.… Cross References and a peace offering of two oxen, 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 7:5 And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Leviticus 3:1 “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. five rams, 2 Chronicles 29:32 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. 1 Chronicles 29:21 The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. Leviticus 8:22 After that, Moses presented the other ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. five male goats, Ezra 8:35 Then the exiles who had returned from captivity sacrificed burnt offerings to the God of Israel: 12 bulls for all Israel, 96 rams, 77 lambs, and a sin offering of 12 male goats. All this was a burnt offering to the LORD. Ezra 6:17 For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. 2 Chronicles 29:21 They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. and five male lambs a year old. Exodus 29:38 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. 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. Numbers 6:14 and he is to present an offering to the LORD of an unblemished year-old male lamb as a burnt offering, an unblemished year-old female lamb as a sin offering, and an unblemished ram as a peace offering— This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Numbers 1:10 from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; Numbers 2:20 The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, Numbers 10:23 Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh, Exodus 25:1-9 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; … Treasury of Scripture And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Jump to Previous Cattle Fellowship First Five Gamaliel Gama'liel Goats Head He-Goats He-Lamb He-Lambs Lambs Male Oblation Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Pedahzur Pedah'zur Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed SheepJump to Next Cattle Fellowship First Five Gamaliel Gama'liel Goats Head He-Goats He-Lamb He-Lambs Lambs Male Oblation Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Pedahzur Pedah'zur Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed SheepNumbers 7 1. The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar 89. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat and a peace offering of two oxen The peace offering, also known as a fellowship offering, was a voluntary sacrifice made to express gratitude and fellowship with God. The use of oxen, which were valuable animals, signifies the importance and sincerity of the offering. Oxen were often used in sacrifices due to their size and value, symbolizing strength and service. This offering reflects the communal aspect of worship, as the peace offering was shared among the priests, the offerer, and God. five rams five male goats and five male lambs a year old This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the offerings from God. 2. Israelites The people of God who are bringing offerings as part of the dedication of the altar. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where the offerings are made. 4. Burnt Offering A sacrificial offering that is completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God. 5. Tribe of Gad The tribe making the offering on this particular day as part of the dedication ceremony. Teaching Points Total Dedication to GodThe burnt offering symbolizes complete surrender to God. As believers, we are called to dedicate our lives wholly to Him, just as the offering was wholly consumed. The Importance of Obedience The Israelites followed God's specific instructions for offerings. This teaches us the importance of obedience to God's Word in our own lives. Symbolism of Sacrifice The sacrificial system points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. Understanding this helps us appreciate the depth of Christ's sacrifice and its implications for our salvation. Community Worship and Participation Each tribe participated in the dedication of the altar, highlighting the importance of communal worship and collective dedication to God. God's Provision and Order The structured nature of the offerings reflects God's order and provision. Recognizing this can encourage us to trust in God's plan and provision in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:59?2. How does Numbers 7:59 demonstrate the importance of offerings in worship today? 3. What can we learn about God's expectations from Numbers 7:59's detailed offerings? 4. How does Numbers 7:59 connect with New Testament teachings on giving? 5. In what ways can we apply the spirit of generosity from Numbers 7:59? 6. How does Numbers 7:59 encourage us to give our best to God? 7. What is the significance of Numbers 7:59 in the context of Israelite offerings? 8. How does Numbers 7:59 reflect the importance of ritual in ancient Israelite religion? 9. Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:59 important for understanding Israelite worship practices? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? 11. Are there historical or logistical issues with Doeg, a single Edomite, carrying out the massacre of so many priests (1 Samuel 21:7 - 22:18-19)? 12. 2 Samuel 6:7 - Why would an all-knowing God strike Uzzah dead for physically stabilizing the Ark when his intention seemed good? 13. How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible? 14. Numbers 4:24-26 - How feasible is it that the Gershonites could manage the massive weights of curtains and tents in a desert setting? What Does Numbers 7:59 Mean and a peace offeringNumbers 7:59 opens by noting that the gift Gamaliel brought was a “peace offering.” Under the law (Leviticus 3; 7:11-15) the peace offering was voluntary and celebratory, expressing gratitude and fellowship with the LORD. Because part of the animal was eaten by the worshiper, it pictured communion between God and His people—an Old-Testament foreshadowing of the peace we now enjoy through Christ (Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:14). Gamaliel’s act declares, “Our tribe is at peace with the LORD, and we rejoice in His presence.” of two oxen Oxen were the costliest animals an Israelite could present (Leviticus 9:4). Strong and valuable, they underscored that approaching God is never cheap. Their inclusion reminds us that genuine fellowship with Him still calls for wholehearted, sacrificial devotion (Psalm 51:17; Romans 12:1). five rams Rams often marked moments of dedication (Exodus 29:22) and substitution (Genesis 22:13). Offering five of them—matching the pattern brought by every tribal leader (Numbers 7:17, 23, 29, 35, 41, 47, 53, 65, 71, 77, 83)—signals that each tribe stood on equal footing before the LORD. The number five, frequently linked with God’s gracious provision (e.g., Matthew 14:17-21), keeps the focus on divine generosity rather than human merit. five male goats Goats are usually connected with sin offerings (Leviticus 16:9-10), reminding worshipers of their ongoing need for cleansing. Including them in a peace offering highlights that fellowship with a holy God rests on forgiveness already secured. In Christ this truth reaches its highest fulfillment (Hebrews 10:10). five male lambs a year old Year-old lambs had to be without blemish (Exodus 12:5), emphasizing innocence and perfection—qualities perfectly embodied by “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). The matching set of five once again underscores both completeness and grace. This was the offering The repeated refrain in Numbers 7 (“this was the offering”) ties each leader’s gift to a larger, unified act of dedication. Nothing is random; every item, every tribe, every day mattered to God (Numbers 7:11-88). He still notices faithful obedience carried out in the pattern He prescribes (1 Samuel 15:22; John 14:15). of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur Gamaliel represented the tribe of Naphtali (Numbers 1:15). His name means “God is my reward,” and his immediate, precise obedience (Numbers 7:78-83) models how leaders guide their people into worship. By following the same itinerary and proportions as the other tribes, Gamaliel affirms unity within diversity—each tribe distinct, yet all committed to one covenant LORD (Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Corinthians 12:12). summary Numbers 7:59 records Naphtali’s leader bringing a costly, carefully balanced peace offering. Every detail—oxen, rams, goats, lambs, the repetition of five—highlights grateful fellowship made possible through substitutionary sacrifice. Gamaliel’s obedience, identical to that of the other leaders, underscores that every believer approaches God on equal terms: by grace, through atonement, into joyful peace with Him. Hebrew and a peace offeringהַשְּׁלָמִים֮ (haš·šə·lā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering of two שְׁנַיִם֒ (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) oxen, בָּקָ֣ר (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd five חֲמִשָּׁה֙ (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five rams, אֵילִ֤ם (’ê·lim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree five חֲמִשָּׁ֔ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five male goats, עַתֻּדִ֣ים (‘at·tu·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6260: Prepared, full grown, of he-goats, leaders of the people and five חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five male lambs כְּבָשִׂ֥ים (kə·ḇā·śîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3532: A lamb a year old. בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son This זֶ֛ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that was the offering קָרְבַּ֥ן (qā·rə·ban) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present of Gamaliel גַּמְלִיאֵ֖ל (gam·lî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1583: Gamaliel -- a Manassite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Pedahzur. צֽוּר׃ (ṣūr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6301: Pedahzur -- 'the rock has ransomed', a Manassite Links Numbers 7:59 NIVNumbers 7:59 NLT Numbers 7:59 ESV Numbers 7:59 NASB Numbers 7:59 KJV Numbers 7:59 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:59 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:59 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:59 French Bible Numbers 7:59 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:59 And for the sacrifice of peace offerings (Nu Num.) |
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