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Book of Numbers - Chapter 7 - Verse 71

7:71
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Meaning

In this verse from the book of Numbers in the Bible, we see Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai, offering a sacrifice of peace offerings to the Lord. This sacrifice was a significant act of worship and devotion, as peace offerings were given voluntarily as a way to express gratitude, thanksgiving, and fellowship with God. The specific animals Ahiezer offered - two oxen, five rams, five he goats, and five lambs of the first year - were carefully chosen according to the instructions given in the Old Testament. Each animal represented a different aspect of the sacrifice and had symbolic meaning in the spiritual realm. The act of offering these animals as peace offerings was a demonstration of Ahiezer's faith and commitment to God, as well as a way to seek forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace with Him. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of sacrificial worship and the deep spiritual significance it held for the Israelites in their relationship with God.

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