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Book of Numbers - Chapter 7 - Verse 81

7:81
One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

Meaning

In the Bible, the verse 'One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering,' is taken from the book of Numbers, chapter 7, verse 15. This verse is part of the description of the sacrifices that were to be offered to the Lord as part of the ritual practices of the Israelites. The sacrifices described in this verse were meant to be burnt offerings, where the animals were completely consumed by fire as a symbol of dedication and atonement. The choice of specific animals - a young bullock, a ram, and a lamb of the first year - was significant as they represented purity and innocence, qualities that were considered pleasing to God. By offering these animals as burnt offerings, the Israelites were showing their willingness to submit to God's will and seek forgiveness for their sins. The practice of burnt offerings was a common ritual in ancient Judaism, and it played a central role in the religious life of the Israelites.

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