Numbers Chapter 6 · Verse 14
And he shall offer his offering unto the LORD, one he lamb of the first year without blemish for a burnt offering, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish for a sin offering, and one ram without blemish for peace offerings,
Original Language Analysis
וְהִקְרִ֣יב
And he shall offer
H7126
וְהִקְרִ֣יב
And he shall offer
Strong's:
H7126
Word #:
1 of 20
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
קָרְבָּנ֣וֹ
his offering
H7133
קָרְבָּנ֣וֹ
his offering
Strong's:
H7133
Word #:
3 of 20
something brought near the altar, i.e., a sacrificial present
לַֽיהוָ֡ה
unto the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָ֡ה
unto the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בֶּן
of the first
H1121
בֶּן
of the first
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 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
תָּמִ֖ים
without blemish
H8549
תָּמִ֖ים
without blemish
Strong's:
H8549
Word #:
8 of 20
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
לְעֹלָ֔ה
for a burnt offering
H5930
לְעֹלָ֔ה
for a burnt offering
Strong's:
H5930
Word #:
10 of 20
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
אֶחָ֥ד
and one
H259
אֶחָ֥ד
and one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
12 of 20
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
בַּת
of the first
H1323
בַּת
of the first
Strong's:
H1323
Word #:
13 of 20
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
תָּמִ֖ים
without blemish
H8549
תָּמִ֖ים
without blemish
Strong's:
H8549
Word #:
15 of 20
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
לְחַטָּ֑את
for a sin offering
H2403
לְחַטָּ֑את
for a sin offering
Strong's:
H2403
Word #:
16 of 20
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
וְאַֽיִל
ram
H352
וְאַֽיִל
ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
17 of 20
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
אֶחָ֥ד
and one
H259
אֶחָ֥ד
and one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
18 of 20
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
Historical Context
The requirement for animals 'without blemish' meant careful selection, often involving significant expense. These perfect animals symbolized the perfect sacrifice of Christ. The sin offering's inclusion shows that even during a period of special consecration, atonement for sin remained necessary. This taught Israel that their best efforts at holiness could not earn salvation—redemption required blood sacrifice pointing to the coming Messiah.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the requirement for sin offering even after faithful Nazirite service teach about salvation by grace?
- How do the three types of offerings help you understand Christ's comprehensive work on the cross?
Analysis & Commentary
The threefold offering pattern (burnt offering, sin offering, peace offering) represents comprehensive worship—total dedication (burnt offering), atonement for sin (sin offering), and fellowship with God (peace offering). Even voluntary consecration required sin offering, demonstrating that human holiness is always incomplete and needs atonement. The specifications (male lamb, ewe lamb without blemish) anticipated Christ, the perfect Lamb who fulfills all types of offerings through His sacrifice. No human devotion, however sincere, merits salvation apart from substitutionary atonement.