Numbers 29:13
And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:
Original Language Analysis
וְהִקְרַבְתֶּ֨ם
And ye shall offer
H7126
וְהִקְרַבְתֶּ֨ם
And ye shall offer
Strong's:
H7126
Word #:
1 of 20
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
עֹלָ֜ה
a burnt offering
H5930
עֹלָ֜ה
a burnt offering
Strong's:
H5930
Word #:
2 of 20
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
אִשֵּׁ֨ה
a sacrifice made by fire
H801
אִשֵּׁ֨ה
a sacrifice made by fire
Strong's:
H801
Word #:
3 of 20
properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice
נִיחֹ֙חַ֙
of a sweet
H5207
נִיחֹ֙חַ֙
of a sweet
Strong's:
H5207
Word #:
5 of 20
properly, restful, i.e., pleasant; abstractly, delight
לַֽיהוָ֔ה
unto the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָ֔ה
unto the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
פָּרִ֧ים
bullocks
H6499
פָּרִ֧ים
bullocks
Strong's:
H6499
Word #:
7 of 20
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
בְּנֵֽי
of the first
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
of the first
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
8 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
בָקָ֛ר
young
H1241
בָקָ֛ר
young
Strong's:
H1241
Word #:
9 of 20
a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה
thirteen
H7969
שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה
thirteen
Strong's:
H7969
Word #:
10 of 20
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
עָשָׂ֖ר
H6240
עָשָׂ֖ר
Strong's:
H6240
Word #:
11 of 20
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
אֵילִ֣ם
rams
H352
אֵילִ֣ם
rams
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
12 of 20
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
בְּנֵֽי
of the first
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
of the first
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
15 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
עָשָׂ֖ר
H6240
עָשָׂ֖ר
Strong's:
H6240
Word #:
18 of 20
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
Cross References
Numbers 28:11And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot;Ezra 3:4They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required;
Historical Context
Sukkot, one of three mandatory pilgrimage feasts (Deuteronomy 16:16), occurred post-harvest (September/October). Instituted in Leviticus 23, it prefigured millennial glory when all nations will celebrate it (Zechariah 14:16). The seven-day feast plus eighth day assembly totaled eight days.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Sukkot's emphasis on temporary dwellings challenge modern attachment to material security?
- What prophetic significance does Zechariah 14:16's vision of Gentile nations keeping Sukkot hold for Christ's kingdom?
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Analysis & Commentary
Thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs—The fifteenth day of the seventh month inaugurated Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), the harvest thanksgiving festival. The staggering number of animals (29 total) surpassed all other festivals, reflecting agricultural abundance and joy in God's provision.
A sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour (אִשֶּׁה רֵיחַ נִיחֹחַ, isheh reach nichoach)—'Made by fire' emphasizes the consuming flame transforming the offering into fragrant smoke ascending to heaven. This festival celebrated dwelling in temporary booths (sukkot), commemorating wilderness wanderings when God was Israel's shelter (Leviticus 23:42-43).