KJV ORIGINAL
One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
One young bull, one ram, and one year-old lamb for a burnt offering:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the specific animals that were to be sacrificed as a burnt offering to God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account of the offerings brought by the twelve tribal leaders of Israel when the tabernacle was dedicated. Each tribe brought identical offerings over twelve consecutive days, demonstrating their unity and devotion to God. The burnt offering was completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication and surrender to God.
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