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Liber Numeri, 29

1. Mensis etiam septimi prima die conventus sanctus erit vo bis; omne opus servile non facietis in ea, quia dies clangoris est et tubarum.

1. "On the first day of the seventh month you shall have a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work. It is a day for you to blow the trumpets,

2. Offeretisque holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino: vitulum de armento unum, arietem unum et agnos anniculos immaculatos septem;

2. and you shall offer a burnt offering, a pleasing odor to the LORD: one young bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old without blemish;

3. et in oblationibus eorum similae oleo conspersae tres decimas per vitulum, duas decimas per arietem,

3. also their cereal offering of fine flour mixed with oil, three tenths of an ephah for the bull, two tenths for the ram,

4. unam decimam per agnum, qui simul sunt agni septem;

4. and one tenth for each of the seven lambs;

5. et hircum pro peccato, qui offertur in expiationem vestram,

5. with one male goat for a sin offering, to make atonement for you;

6. praeter holocaustum calendarum cum oblatione et holocaustum sempiternum cum oblatione et libationibus solitis in odorem suavissimum, sacrificium ignis Domino.

6. besides the burnt offering of the new moon, and its cereal offering, and the continual burnt offering and its cereal offering, and their drink offering, according to the ordinance for them, a pleasing odor, an offering by fire to the LORD.

7. Decima quoque die mensis huius septimi erit vobis conventus sanctus, et affligetis animas vestras; omne opus servile non facietis.

7. "On the tenth day of this seventh month you shall have a holy convocation, and afflict yourselves; you shall do no work,

8. Offeretisque holocaustum Domino in odorem suavissimum: vitulum de armento unum, arietem unum, agnos anniculos immaculatos septem;

8. but you shall offer a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing odor: one young bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old; they shall be to you without blemish;

9. et in oblatione eorum similae oleo conspersae tres decimas per vitulum, duas decimas per arietem,

9. and their cereal offering of fine flour mixed with oil, three tenths of an ephah for the bull, two tenths for the one ram,

10. decimam unam per agnos singulos, qui sunt simul septem agni;

10. a tenth for each of the seven lambs:

11. et hircum pro peccato, absque his, quae offerri pro delicto solent in expiationem et holocaustum sempiternum cum oblatione et libaminibus eorum.

11. also one male goat for a sin offering, besides the sin offering of atonement, and the continual burnt offering and its cereal offering, and their drink offerings.

12. Quinta decima vero die mensis septimi conventus sanctus erit; omne opus servile non facietis in ea, sed celebrabitis sollemnitatem Domino septem diebus

12. "On the fifteenth day of the seventh month you shall have a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work, and you shall keep a feast to the LORD seven days;

13. offeretisque holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino: vitulos de armento tredecim, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quattuordecim;

13. and you shall offer a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a pleasing odor to the LORD, thirteen young bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old; they shall be without blemish;

14. et in oblatione eorum similae oleo conspersae tres decimas per vitulos singulos, qui sunt simul vituli tredecim, et duas decimas arieti uno, id est simul arietibus duobus,

14. and their cereal offering of fine flour mixed with oil, three tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two tenths for each of the two rams,

15. et decimam unam agnis singulis, qui sunt simul agni quattuordecim;

15. and a tenth for each of the fourteen lambs;

16. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno et oblatione et libamine eius.

16. also one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its cereal offering and its drink offering.

17. In die altero offeretis vitulos de armento duodecim, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quattuordecim;

17. "On the second day twelve young bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without blemish,

18. oblationemque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos iuxta numerum eorum rite celebrabitis,

18. with the cereal offering and the drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, by number, according to the ordinance;

19. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno oblationeque et libamine eorum.

19. also one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering and its cereal offering, and their drink offerings.

20. Die tertio offeretis vitulos undecim, arietes duos, agnos anniculos imma culatos quattuordecim,

20. "On the third day eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without blemish,

21. oblationem et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos iuxta numerum eorum rite celebrabitis,

21. with the cereal offering and the drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, by number, according to the ordinance;

22. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno oblationeque et libamine eius.

22. also one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering and its cereal offering and its drink offering.

23. Die quarto offeretis vitulos decem, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quattuordecim,

23. "On the fourth day ten bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without blemish,

24. oblationem et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos iuxta numerum eorum rite celebrabitis,

24. with the cereal offering and the drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, by number, according to the ordinance;

25. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno, oblatione eius et libamine.

25. also one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its cereal offering and its drink offering.

26. Die quinto offeretis vitulos novem, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quattuordecim,

26. "On the fifth day nine bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without blemish,

27. oblationem et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos iuxta numerum eorum rite celebrabitis,

27. with the cereal offering and the drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, by number, according to the ordinance;

28. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno, oblatione eius et libamine.

28. also one male goat for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering and its cereal offering and its drink offering.

29. Die sexto offeretis vitulos octo, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quattuordecim,

29. "On the sixth day eight bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without blemish,

30. oblationem et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos iuxta numerum eorum rite celebrabitis,

30. with the cereal offering and the drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, by number, according to the ordinance;

31. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno, oblatione eius et libamine.

31. also one male goat for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, its cereal offering, and its drink offerings.

32. Die septimo offeretis vitulos septem et arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quattuordecim,

32. "On the seventh day seven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old without blemish,

33. oblationem et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos iuxta numerum eorum rite celebrabitis,

33. with the cereal offering and the drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, by number, according to the ordinance;

34. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno, oblatione eius et libamine.

34. also one male goat for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, its cereal offering, and its drink offering.

35. Die octavo erit conventus sollemnis, omne opus servile non facietis

35. "On the eighth day you shall have a solemn assembly: you shall do no laborious work,

36. offerentes holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino: vitulum unum, arietem unum, agnos anniculos immaculatos septem,

36. but you shall offer a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a pleasing odor to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old without blemish,

37. oblationem et libamina singulorum per vitulum et arietem et agnos iuxta numerum eorum rite celebrabitis,

37. and the cereal offering and the drink offerings for the bull, for the ram, and for the lambs, by number, according to the ordinance;

38. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno, oblatione eius et libamine.

38. also one male goat for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering and its cereal offering and its drink offering.

39. Haec offeretis Domino in sollemnitatibus vestris, praeter vota et oblationes spontaneas in holocaustis, in oblationibus, in libaminibus et in hostiis pacificis”.

39. "These you shall offer to the LORD at your appointed feasts, in addition to your votive offerings and your freewill offerings, for your burnt offerings, and for your cereal offerings, and for your drink offerings, and for your peace offerings."

40.

40. And Moses told the people of Israel everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.



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Footnotes:

29:1-6 - On the first day of the seventh month, the Feast of Trumpets is celebrated, a solemn convocation to Israel, marking the beginning of the civil year and inviting reflection and repentance. The importance of sacrifices and worship to God is emphasized (see also Leviticus 23:23-25 and Psalm 81:3).

29:7-11 - On the tenth day of the seventh month, the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) occurs, one of Israel's holiest days, dedicated to repentance and the cleansing of sins. This day reinforces God's mercy and forgiveness (see also Leviticus 16:29-31 and Hebrews 9:7-9).

29:12-16 - The fifteenth day of the seventh month begins the Feast of Tabernacles, a seven-day celebration in which Israel remembers God's time leading them through the wilderness. This feast points to God's faithfulness in providing for His people (see also Leviticus 23:34-36 and Nehemiah 8:14-18).

29:17-31 - Additional sacrifices are offered daily during the Feast of Tabernacles, with the number of sacrifices varying each day. These rituals symbolize the importance of continual worship and gratitude to God for His blessings (see also Numbers 28:11-15 and Psalm 96:8).

29:35-38 - The eighth day of the Feast of Tabernacles is a holy convocation, with specific sacrifices being offered. This final day symbolizes the consummation of joy and rest in God, celebrating His continued presence (see also John 7:37-38 and Isaiah 12:3).

Verses related to Liber Numeri, 29:

Numbers chapter 29 continues detailing the festive offerings. How do celebrations strengthen the relationship with God? This companion text focuses on offerings for the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. The chapter addresses themes of repentance, purification, and gratitude. Numbers 29 highlights the importance of specific moments of intense encounter with God. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate the celebratory themes of this revelatory chapter.

Leviticus 23:23-25: "The Lord said to Moses, 'Tell the Israelites: On the first day of the seventh month you will have a rest, a celebration announced by the sounding of trumpets, a sacred gathering. Do no work, but present an offering prepared by fire to the Lord.'" - This text describes the Feast of Trumpets, which is detailed in Numbers 29:1-6, showing the consistency of God's instructions regarding the feasts.

Ezekiel 45:17: "It will be the prince's duty to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings at feasts, new moons, and Sabbaths—all the fixed festivals of the nation of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, the grain offerings, the burnt offerings, and the fellowship offerings to make atonement for the nation of Israel." - This verse echoes the giving responsibilities described in Numbers 29, showing the continuity of these practices in Ezekiel's vision for the future temple.

Colossians 2:16-17: "Therefore, do not allow anyone to judge you by what you eat or drink, or in relation to any religious festival or the celebration of new moons or the Sabbath days. These things are shadows of things to come; reality, however, is found in Christ." - Paul reflects on the feasts and observances described in Numbers 29, interpreting them as prefigurations of Christ.

Nehemiah 8:2-3: "The priest Ezra brought the Law before the assembly, which was made up of men and women and all who were able to understand. He read the Book aloud from sunrise until noon, [...] And all the people listened attentively to the reading of the Book of the Law." - This passage describes the reading of the Law (which includes Numbers 29) on the first day of the seventh month, demonstrating how these instructions continued to be important in Israel's life after the exile.

Hebrews 10:1: "The law is only a shadow of future goods, not the reality of those goods. That is why she never manages, through the same sacrifices repeated year after year, to perfect those who come to worship." - The author of Hebrews reflects on the sacrificial system described in Numbers 29, seeing it as an imperfect prefiguration of the work of Christ.

FAQ:

What were the sacrifices for the Feast of Trumpets?

During the Feast of Trumpets, the people offered a young bull, a ram, and seven one-year-old lambs, along with grain offerings and drink offerings, as a memorial to the Lord. (Numbers 29:1-6)

How was the Feast of Trumpets important to Israel?

The Feast of Trumpets marked the beginning of the new civil year in Israel and was a time of celebration and spiritual reflection for the people. (Numbers 29:1-6)

What sacrifices were offered on the Day of Atonement?

On the Day of Atonement, two bulls, one ram, and seven one-year-old lambs were sacrificed, accompanied by grain offerings and drink offerings, in addition to the sin offerings. (Numbers 29:7-11)

What was the purpose of the Feast of Tabernacles?

The Feast of Tabernacles celebrated God’s provision during the Exodus and involved daily sacrifices lasting a week, culminating in a great assembly. (Numbers 29:12-38)

How do the sacrifices at the festivals reflect Israel's relationship with God?

The sacrifices at the festivals reinforce God's holiness and Israel's need to depend on Him for protection, provision, and atonement for sins. (Numbers 29:1-38)


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