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Numbers 29:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

On the second day, you must offer twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old lambs that have no flaws or defects.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse gives specific instructions for the animal sacrifices required on the second day of the Festival of Tabernacles.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, God provides Moses with detailed instructions on the offerings and festivals for the Israelites during their wilderness journey, as part of the Mosaic Law. This verse specifically describes the sacrifices required on the second day of the Feast of Tabernacles, a seven-day celebration that commemorated God's provision and protection in the desert. These offerings were essential for atonement and maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people.

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