Numbers 18:17
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“But the firstling of a cow, or the firstling of a sheep, or the firstling of a goat, thou shalt not redeem; they are holy: thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn their fat for an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour unto the Lord.”
דָּם
Blood. Dam. The life of a creature is in its blood. The blood of Jesus speaks mercy. It purchased our forgiveness and sealed the new covenant.
קֹדֶשׁ
are holy things
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קֹדֶשׁ
Holiness, sacredness. Qodesh. That which belongs to God. Holy holy holy is the LORD of hosts. His holiness fills the whole earth.
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עֵז
a goat
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עֵז
a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
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קָטַר
you will make smoke
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קָטַר
to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
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חֶלֶב
fat/ their
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חֶלֶב
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
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נִיחוֹחַ
soothing
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נִיחוֹחַ
properly, restful, i.e. pleasant; abstractly, delight
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פָּדָה
you will redeem
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פָּדָה
to sever, i.e. ransom; gener. to release, preserve
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זָרַק
you will sprinkle
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זָרַק
to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)
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שׁוֹר
a cow
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שׁוֹר
a bullock (as a traveller)
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בְּכוֹר
the firstborn of
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בְּכוֹר
firstborn; hence, chief
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כֶּשֶׂב
a sheep
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כֶּשֶׂב
a young sheep
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