He shall also offer the ram as a peace offering to the LORD, along with the basket of unleavened bread. And the priest is to offer the accompanying grain offering and drink offering. He is to present the ramThe act of presenting the ram signifies a deliberate and conscious offering to God. In Hebrew, the word for "present" is "qarab," which means to draw near or approach. This reflects the worshiper's intention to come closer to God through the act of sacrifice. The ram, a valuable animal, symbolizes strength and submission, indicating the worshiper's willingness to offer something of worth to the Lord. as a peace offering
The peace offering, or "shelamim" in Hebrew, is a sacrifice that signifies fellowship and reconciliation with God. It is an expression of gratitude and communion, highlighting the relationship between the worshiper and the divine. This offering underscores the importance of peace and harmony in one's spiritual life, as well as the joy of being in right standing with God. to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" emphasizes the direction and purpose of the offering. It is not merely a ritualistic act but a heartfelt dedication to Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. This highlights the personal and relational aspect of worship, where the offering is made directly to the Creator, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace. together with its grain offering
The grain offering, or "minchah" in Hebrew, accompanies the peace offering as a symbol of dedication and thanksgiving. It represents the fruits of one's labor and the acknowledgment that all provision comes from God. This offering is a reminder of the need to honor God with the firstfruits of our efforts, recognizing His role as the ultimate provider. and drink offering
The drink offering, or "nesek" in Hebrew, involves the pouring out of wine, symbolizing the outpouring of one's life and spirit in devotion to God. It complements the grain offering, creating a complete picture of dedication and worship. This act of pouring out signifies a total surrender and commitment to God, reflecting the believer's desire to be wholly consumed by divine purposes. Then the basket of unleavened bread
The unleavened bread, or "matzot," is significant in its purity and absence of leaven, which often symbolizes sin. The basket of unleavened bread represents sincerity and truth in worship, free from corruption and hypocrisy. This element of the offering underscores the call to holiness and purity in the believer's life, aligning with God's standards. is to be offered
The act of offering, or "alah" in Hebrew, means to ascend or go up, indicating that the offering is lifted up to God. This final step in the sacrificial process signifies the completion of the worshiper's act of devotion. It is a reminder that true worship involves not only the giving of material offerings but also the elevation of one's heart and spirit to God, seeking His presence and favor. Persons / Places / Events 1. NaziriteAn individual who has taken a special vow of dedication to the LORD, characterized by abstaining from wine, not cutting their hair, and avoiding contact with the dead. 2. PriestThe religious leader responsible for performing the sacrifices and offerings on behalf of the Nazirite, acting as a mediator between the Nazirite and God. 3. RamThe animal used for the peace offering, symbolizing reconciliation and fellowship with God. 4. Peace OfferingA type of sacrifice in the Old Testament that signifies peace and fellowship with God, often accompanied by a communal meal. 5. Basket of Unleavened BreadRepresents purity and the absence of sin, as leaven is often a symbol of sin in the Bible. Teaching Points Dedication to GodThe Nazirite vow exemplifies a life set apart for God. Believers today are called to live lives of holiness and dedication, setting themselves apart from worldly influences. Symbolism of SacrificeThe peace offering and accompanying elements symbolize reconciliation and fellowship with God. Christians are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, which brings peace and reconciliation. Role of the PriestThe priest's role as a mediator foreshadows Christ's role as our High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf and facilitates our relationship with God. Purity and HolinessThe unleavened bread signifies purity. Believers are encouraged to pursue purity in their thoughts, actions, and relationships. Community and FellowshipThe communal aspect of the peace offering highlights the importance of fellowship among believers, encouraging unity and shared worship experiences. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6:17 reflect a deeper commitment to God, and how can we apply this principle of dedication in our daily lives? 2. In what ways does the peace offering in the Old Testament foreshadow the peace we have through Jesus Christ, and how can this understanding enhance our worship? 3. How does the role of the priest in Numbers 6:17 point to the work of Jesus as our High Priest, and what implications does this have for our prayer life? 4. What does the symbolism of unleavened bread teach us about purity, and how can we strive for purity in a world filled with sin? 5. How can the communal aspect of the peace offering inspire us to foster deeper fellowship and unity within our church communities? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 7Provides detailed instructions on peace offerings, emphasizing the communal and reconciliatory aspects of the sacrifice. Romans 12:1Encourages believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, drawing a parallel to the dedication and consecration seen in the Nazirite vow. Hebrews 13:15Speaks of offering a sacrifice of praise, connecting the physical offerings of the Old Testament to spiritual offerings in the New Testament. People Aaron, Israelites, Moses, NaziriteshipPlaces SinaiTopics Basket, Besides, Bread, Cakes, Cereal, Drink, Drink-offering, Fellowship, Giving, Grain, Libation, Likewise, Maketh, Meal, Meal-offering, Meat, Meat-offering, Oblation, Offer, Offering, Offerings, Peace, Peace-offering, Peace-offerings, Present, Priest, Ram, Sacrifice, Sheep, Thereof, UnleavenedDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 6:17 7350 drink offering Numbers 6:1-20 5155 hair Numbers 6:1-21 4544 wine
5741 vows Numbers 6:13-20 4530 unleavened bread Numbers 6:14-17 4681 ram
7422 ritual Numbers 6:15-17 5227 basket Numbers 6:17-18 7364 fellowship offering Numbers 6:17-20 4418 bread Library Separation to God.
NUMB. VI. 1-21. THE INSTITUTION OF THE ORDER OF NAZARITES. The first twenty-one verses of Numb. vi. give us an account of the institution and ordinances of the order of Nazarites. And let us note at the outset that this institution, like every other good and perfect gift, came from above; that GOD Himself gave this privilege--unasked--to His people; thereby showing His desire that "whosoever will" of His people may be brought into closest relationship to Himself. It was very gracious of GOD to permit …
James Hudson Taylor—Separation and ServiceTenth Day. Holiness and Separation.
I am the Lord your God, which have separated you from other people. And ye shall be holy unto me, for I the Lord am holy, and have separated you from other people that ye should be Mine.'--Lev. xx. 24, 26. 'Until the days be fulfilled, in the which he separateth himself unto the Lord, he shall be holy.... All the days of his separation he is holy unto the Lord.'--Num. vi. 5, 8. 'Wherefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered without the …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Of the Duties which we are to Perform after Receiving the Holy Communion, Called Action or Practice.
The duty which we are to perform after the receiving of the Lord's Supper is called action or practice, without which all the rest will minister to us no comfort. The action consists of two sorts of duties:---First, Such as we are to perform in the church, or else after we are gone home. Those that we are to perform in the church are either several from our own souls, or else jointly with the congregation. The several duties which thou must perform from thine own soul are three:--First, Thou must …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety These Things, My Brother Aurelius, Most Dear unto Me...
38. These things, my brother Aurelius, most dear unto me, and in the bowels of Christ to be venerated, so far as He hath bestowed on me the ability Who through thee commanded me to do it, touching work of Monks, I have not delayed to write; making this my chief care, lest good brethren obeying apostolic precepts, should by lazy and disobedient be called even prevaricators from the Gospel: that they which work not, may at the least account them which do work to be better than themselves without doubt. …
St. Augustine—Of the Work of Monks. The Worship of the Synagogue
One of the most difficult questions in Jewish history is that connected with the existence of a synagogue within the Temple. That such a "synagogue" existed, and that its meeting-place was in "the hall of hewn stones," at the south-eastern angle of the court of the priest, cannot be called in question, in face of the clear testimony of contemporary witnesses. Considering that "the hall of hew stones" was also the meeting-place for the great Sanhedrim, and that not only legal decisions, but lectures …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Peace
Grace unto you and peace be multiplied. I Pet 1:1. Having spoken of the first fruit of sanctification, assurance, I proceed to the second, viz., Peace, Peace be multiplied:' What are the several species or kinds of Peace? Peace, in Scripture, is compared to a river which parts itself into two silver streams. Isa 66:12. I. There is an external peace, and that is, (1.) (Economical, or peace in a family. (2.) Political, or peace in the state. Peace is the nurse of plenty. He maketh peace in thy borders, …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Gen. xxxi. 11
Of no less importance and significance is the passage Gen. xxxi. 11 seq. According to ver. 11, the Angel of God, [Hebrew: mlaK halhiM] appears toJacob in a dream. In ver. 13, the same person calls himself the God of Bethel, with reference to the event recorded in chap. xxviii. 11-22. It cannot be supposed that in chap xxviii. the mediation of a common angel took place, who, however, had not been expressly mentioned; for Jehovah is there contrasted with the angels. In ver. 12, we read: "And behold …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Covenanting a Privilege of Believers.
Whatever attainment is made by any as distinguished from the wicked, or whatever gracious benefit is enjoyed, is a spiritual privilege. Adoption into the family of God is of this character. "He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power (margin, or, the right; or, privilege) to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."[617] And every co-ordinate benefit is essentially so likewise. The evidence besides, that Covenanting …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Prayer
But I give myself unto prayer.' Psa 109: 4. I shall not here expatiate upon prayer, as it will be considered more fully in the Lord's prayer. It is one thing to pray, and another thing to be given to prayer: he who prays frequently, is said to be given to prayer; as he who often distributes alms, is said to be given to charity. Prayer is a glorious ordinance, it is the soul's trading with heaven. God comes down to us by his Spirit, and we go up to him by prayer. What is prayer? It is an offering …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist.
(at Jerusalem. Probably b.c. 6.) ^C Luke I. 5-25. ^c 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa [a Jewish proselyte, an Idumæan or Edomite by birth, founder of the Herodian family, king of Judæa from b.c. 40 to a.d. 4, made such by the Roman Senate on the recommendation of Mark Antony and Octavius Cæsar], a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course [David divided the priests into twenty-four bodies or courses, each course serving in rotation one week in the temple …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Things to be Meditated on as Thou Goest to the Church.
1. That thou art going to the court of the Lord, and to speak with the great God by prayer; and to hear his majesty speak unto thee by his word; and to receive his blessing on thy soul, and thy honest labour, in the six days past. 2. Say with thyself by the way--"As the hart brayeth for the rivers of water, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, even for the living God: When shall I come and appear before the presence of God? For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Numbers 6:17 NIVNumbers 6:17 NLTNumbers 6:17 ESVNumbers 6:17 NASBNumbers 6:17 KJV
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