Urban Word Bible

Urban Word Bible

Numbers 29

Read Numbers 29 in clear, relatable modern language.

The Festival of Trumpets (New Year’s Celebration)

1 “On the first day of the seventh month, hold a holy assembly and do not do any regular work. This is a day of trumpet blasts.”

2 “Bring a burnt offering to Me: one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old male lambs, all without defects.”

3 “Each bull must have a grain offering of sixteen cups of fine flour mixed with oil.”

4 “For the ram, bring a grain offering of eight cups of fine flour mixed with oil.”

5 “Bring one male goat as a sin offering, to make atonement for you.”

6 “This is in addition to the daily burnt offering and its grain and drink offerings. It is a pleasing aroma to the Lord.”

The Day of Atonement

7 “On the tenth day of the seventh month, hold a holy assembly. Fast and humble yourselves and do not do any regular work.”

8 “Bring a burnt offering to Me: one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old male lambs, all without defects.”

9 “Each bull must have a grain offering of sixteen cups of fine flour mixed with oil.”

10 “For the ram, bring a grain offering of eight cups of fine flour mixed with oil.”

11 “Bring one male goat as a sin offering, to make atonement for you. This is in addition to the daily burnt offering.”

The Festival of Tabernacles (Sukkot)

12 “On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, hold a holy assembly and do not do any regular work. Celebrate the festival for seven days for the Lord."

Day 1 of the Festival of Tabernacles

13 “Bring a burnt offering to Me: thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all without defects.”

14 “Each bull must have a grain offering of sixteen cups of fine flour mixed with oil.”

15 “For each ram, bring a grain offering of eight cups of fine flour mixed with oil.”

16 “Bring one male goat as a sin offering, to make atonement for you.”

Day 2 of the Festival

17 “On the second day, bring twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs without defects.”

18 Bring the proper grain offerings for every bull, ram, and lamb, measured according to the instructions.

19 Pour out the matching drink offerings for each animal, following the required amounts.

20 “Keep the same grain and drink offerings as the first day. Bring one male goat as a sin offering.”

Day 3 of the Festival

21 “On the third day, bring eleven young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs without defects.”

22 Bring the required grain offerings with each bull, ram, and lamb, measured according to the instructions.

23 Add the proper drink offerings for each sacrifice, just as the Lord commanded.

24 “Keep the same grain and drink offerings as before. Bring one male goat as a sin offering.”

Day 4 of the Festival

25 “On the fourth day, bring ten young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs without defects.”

26 Prepare the grain offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs according to the required measurements.

27 Bring the drink offerings with them, keeping every amount in line with the instructions.

28 “Keep the same grain and drink offerings as before. Bring one male goat as a sin offering.”

Day 5 of the Festival

29 “On the fifth day, bring nine young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs without defects.”

30 Bring the measured grain offerings for every bull, ram, and lamb being offered that day.

31 Pour out the required drink offerings with each sacrifice.

32 “Keep the same grain and drink offerings as before. Bring one male goat as a sin offering.”

Day 6 of the Festival

33 “On the sixth day, bring eight young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs without defects.”

34 Prepare the correct grain offerings for all the bulls, rams, and lambs.

35 Bring the matching drink offerings, following the same instructions given for each sacrifice.

36 “Keep the same grain and drink offerings as before. Bring one male goat as a sin offering.”

Day 7 of the Festival

37 “On the seventh day, bring seven young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs without defects.”

38 Bring the required grain offerings for each bull, ram, and lamb.

39 Add the proper drink offerings for every sacrifice, exactly as commanded.

40 “Keep the same grain and drink offerings as before. Bring one male goat as a sin offering.”

The Closing Assembly (Day 8 of the Festival)

41 “On the eighth day, hold a holy assembly and do not do any regular work.”

42 “Bring a burnt offering to Me: one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old male lambs, all without defects.”

43 “Each bull must have a grain offering of sixteen cups of fine flour mixed with oil.”

44 “For the ram, bring a grain offering of eight cups of fine flour mixed with oil.”

45 “Bring one male goat as a sin offering, to make atonement for you.”

Final Instructions on Offerings

46 “These offerings are in addition to your regular vows, freewill offerings, and daily and Sabbath burnt offerings.”

47 “You must do everything just as I have commanded you, making sure each offering is presented properly with its drink and grain offering.”