KJV ORIGINAL
And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD; one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year without blemish:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must offer a burnt offering that will be pleasing to the LORD: one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old lambs that are perfect and without any flaws.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing the Israelites to offer specific, perfect animals as a burnt offering that would be pleasing to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses about the special offerings required for the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah). The Israelites were in the wilderness, and God was establishing the sacrificial system that would guide their worship when they entered the Promised Land. These burnt offerings were completely consumed by fire as a way to honor God and seek His favor.
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