And on the fourth day ten bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:
And on the fourth day, offer ten bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old lambs that have no defects.
This verse describes the specific animals to be sacrificed on the fourth day of the Festival of Tabernacles - ten perfect bulls, two rams, and fourteen perfect young lambs.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of God's detailed instructions for the Festival of Tabernacles (also called the Festival of Booths), a seven-day harvest celebration that was one of Israel's most joyful annual festivals. The Israelites had just been freed from slavery in Egypt and were learning how to worship God properly in the wilderness. These elaborate sacrifices were expressions of gratitude, worship, and community celebration, with the animals shared as festive meals among the people.
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