On the day of the new moon he shall offer a bull without blemish, and six lambs and a ram, which shall be without blemish.
Parallel translations
- WEB On the day of the new moon it shall be a young bull without defect, and six lambs, and a ram; they shall be without defect:
- KJV And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be without blemish.
- BSB On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish.
- NKJV On the day of the New Moon it shall be a young bull without blemish, six lambs, and a ram; they shall be without blemish.
- NLT At the new moon celebrations, he will bring one young bull, six lambs, and one ram, all with no defects.
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Quick answer
On the new moon the prince offers a young bull, six lambs, and a ram, all without defect. The monthly festival, too, is marked by spotless sacrifice.
Overview
The new moon began each month and was celebrated with its own offerings, here led by the prince. The repeated insistence on animals 'without defect' keeps holiness central to every act of worship. The faithful rhythm of regular offerings reminds us that God is to be honored continually, a devotion perfected in Christ's once-for-all yet ever-availing sacrifice (Heb. 7:25).
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- Ezek 46:1Thus says the Lord Yahweh: The gate of the inner court that looks toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the Sabbath day it shall be opened, and on the day of the new moon it shall be opened.
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