But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish:
But you must offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire that smells sweet to the LORD: one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old lambs that have no defects.
God is instructing His people to offer specific, perfect animals as sacrifices that please Him during their religious festivals.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, God provided detailed instructions to Moses for the Israelites' offerings and festivals as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically describes the burnt offering required on the eighth day of the Feast of Tabernacles, a seven-day harvest celebration that commemorated God's provision and protection in the wilderness. These rituals emphasized the people's dependence on God for forgiveness and sustenance through symbolic sacrifices.
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