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Liber Numeri, 29

1. mensis etiam septimi prima dies venerabilis et sancta erit vobis omne opus servile non facietis in ea quia dies clangoris est et tubarum

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

2. offeretisque holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino vitulum de armento unum arietem unum agnos anniculos inmaculatos septem

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

3. et in sacrificiis eorum similæ oleo conspersæ tres decimas per singulos vitulos duas decimas per arietem

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

4. unam decimam per agnum qui simul sunt agni septem

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

5. et hircum pro peccato qui offertur in expiationem populi

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

6. præter holocaustum kalendarum cum sacrificiis suis et holocaustum sempiternum cum libationibus solitis hisdem cærimoniis offeretis in odorem suavissimum incensum Domino

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

7. decima quoque dies mensis hujus septimi erit vobis sancta atque venerabilis et adfligetis animas vestras omne opus servile non facietis in ea

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

8. offeretisque holocaustum Domino in odorem suavissimum vitulum de armento unum arietem unum agnos anniculos inmaculatos septem

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

9. et in sacrificiis eorum similæ oleo conspersæ tres decimas per vitulos singulos duas decimas per arietem

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

10. decimam decimæ per agnos singulos qui sunt simul septem agni

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

11. et hircum pro peccato absque his quæ offerri pro delicto solent in expiationem et holocaustum sempiternum in sacrificio et libaminibus eorum

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

12. quintadecima vero die mensis septimi quæ vobis erit sancta atque venerabilis omne opus servile non facietis in ea sed celebrabitis sollemnitatem Domino septem diebus

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

13. offeretisque holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino vitulos de armento tredecim arietes duos agnos anniculos quattuordecim inmaculatos

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

14. et in libamentis eorum similæ oleo conspersæ tres decimas per vitulos singulos qui sunt simul vituli tredecim et duas decimas arieti uno id est simul arietibus duobus

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,

15. et decimam decimæ agnis singulis qui sunt simul agni quattuordecim

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

16. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno et sacrificio et libamine ejus

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

17. in die altero offeres vitulos de armento duodecim arietes duos agnos anniculos inmaculatos quattuordecim

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

18. sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabis

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

19. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno sacrificioque ejus et libamine

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

20. die tertio offeres vitulos undecim arietes duos agnos anniculos inmaculatos quattuordecim

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

21. sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabis

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

22. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno et sacrificio et libamine ejus

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

23. die quarto offeres vitulos decem arietes duos agnos anniculos inmaculatos quattuordecim

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

24. sacrificiaque eorum et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabis

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

25. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno sacrificioque ejus et libamine

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

26. die quinto offeres vitulos novem arietes duos agnos anniculos inmaculatos quattuordecim

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

27. sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabis

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

28. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno sacrificioque ejus et libamine

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

29. die sexto offeres vitulos octo arietes duos agnos anniculos inmaculatos quattuordecim

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

30. sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabis

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

31. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno sacrificioque ejus et libamine

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

32. die septimo offeres vitulos septem arietes duos agnos anniculos inmaculatos quattuordecim

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

33. sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabis

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

34. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno sacrificioque ejus et libamine

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

35. die octavo qui est celeberrimus omne opus servile non facietis

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

36. offerentes holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino vitulum unum arietem unum agnos anniculos inmaculatos septem

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

37. sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabis

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

38. et hircum pro peccato absque holocausto sempiterno sacrificioque ejus et libamine

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

39. hæc offeretis Domino in sollemnitatibus vestris præter vota et oblationes spontaneas in holocausto in sacrificio in libamine et in hostiis pacificis

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



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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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