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Numbers 29:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And on the fourth day ten bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And on the fourth day, offer ten bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old lambs that have no defects.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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

In the Book of Numbers, God provided Moses with detailed instructions for the offerings during the Festival of Tabernacles, a seven-day celebration that commemorated the Israelites' time living in temporary shelters after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically outlines the sacrifices required on the fourth day of the festival, including ten bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs without blemish, as part of the broader system of worship that emphasized purity and obedience to God's commands. These regulations helped the Israelites maintain a rhythm of holy remembrance and dependence on God in their daily and festive lives.

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