Numbers 29:32 Meaning and Explanation
“And on the seventh day seven bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:”
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Read Full Chapter →The seventh day prescribes seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs, all without defect.
The Context of Numbers 29:32
The seventh day of Sukkot's burnt offering.
What Does Numbers 29:32 Mean?
The countdown reached seven bulls, itself a sacred number symbolizing completion and perfection. The seventh day held special significance as the final day of the main seven-day festival, before the distinct eighth-day assembly would follow.
The number seven, appearing both as the day of the week and as the count of bulls offered, created a numerical symmetry and echoed the festival's foundational structure of seven full days. This self-reinforcing pattern made the number seven pervasive throughout Sukkot.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 29:32
What does Numbers 29:32 mean?
The seventh day prescribes seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs, all without defect.
What is the context of Numbers 29:32?
The seventh day of Sukkot's burnt offering.