Numbers 29:12-34

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 29:1-40

Religious Ordinances of the Seventh MonthThe seventh month (Tishri = September-October) was the first month of the civil year (see on Leviticus 23:23-25), and this chapter describes the three sacred festivals which fell during that month.1-6. The Feast of Trumpets on New Tear’s Day: see Leviticus 23:23-25.7-11. The Day of Atonement, the tenth day of the month: see Leviticus 16.12-38. The Feast of Tabernacles, beginning on the fifteenth day of the month and lasting eight days. The sacrifices... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Numbers 29:12

(12) And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month . . . —See Leviticus 23:33-36; Leviticus 23:39-43. A larger number of burnt offerings was appointed for this feast than for any other festival. Seventy oxen in all were to be offered on the seven days of the feast, the number being diminished by one daily—viz., thirteen on the first day, twelve on the second, eleven on the third, and in like manner until the seventh day, on which seven oxen, the perfect number, were to be offered. In addition... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Numbers 29:1-40

OFFERINGS AND VOWSNumbers 28:1-31; Numbers 29:1-40; Numbers 30:1-16THE legislation of chapters 28-30 appears to belong to a time of developed ritual and organised society. Parallel passages in Exodus and Leviticus treating of the feasts and offerings are by no means so full in their details, nor do they even mention some of the sacrifices here made statutory. The observances of New Moon are enjoined in the Book of Numbers alone. In chapter 15 they are simply noticed; here the order is fixed.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Numbers 29:1-40

5. The Offerings and the Set Times CHAPTER 28 1. The daily offerings (Numbers 28:1-8 ) 2. The Sabbatic offerings (Numbers 28:9-10 ) 3. The monthly offerings (Numbers 28:11-15 ) 4. The Passover (Numbers 28:16-25 ) 5. The firstfruits (Numbers 28:26-31 ) CHAPTER 29 1. The blowing of trumpets (Numbers 29:1-6 ) 2. The day of atonement (Numbers 29:7-11 ) 3. The feast of tabernacles (Numbers 29:12-16 ) 4. The second day offering (Numbers 29:17-19 ) 5. The third day offering... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Numbers 29:12

29:12 And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy {f} convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the LORD seven days:(f) Meaning, the feast of the tabernacles. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Numbers 29:21

29:21 And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, [shall be] according to their number, after the {g} manner:(g) According to the ceremonies appointed to it. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 29:1-40

OFFERINGS AT THE FEAST OF TRUMPETS (vs.1-6) About four months passed by before the Feast of Trumpets took place. This illustrates the long time elapsing following Pentecost which introduced the extended dispensation of the grace of God, while Israel has been in a state of unbelief. But the Feast of Trumpets symbolizes the regathering of Israel to their land as is noted in Matthew 24:31: "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Numbers 29:1-40

BALAAM ’S SCHEME We are not through with the “hireling” prophet. We find him referred to in three places in the New Testament. 2 Peter 2:15 speaks of his “way,” Jude 1:11 of his “error” and Revelation 2:14 of his “doctrine.” His way is that which characterizes all false teachers, viz: making a market of their gifts. His error lay in failing to see the principle of the vicarious atonement by which God can be just and yet the justifier of believing sinners (Romans 3:26 ). In other words, he... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Numbers 29:12-38

This feast of tabernacles immediately followed the day of atonement, and no doubt in the appointment, a precious doctrine was contained. There is, indeed, cause of joy, even holy joy and rapture ahead, when through the blood of atonement, we have peace with GOD through JESUS. CHRIST our LORD. See GOD'S command to this effect, Isaiah 40:1-2 . I again refer the Reader to what was before said on this solemnity, Leviticus 23:34-44 . But, as the Reader will find in comparing that scripture with... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Numbers 29:12

Seven days, not refraining indeed all that time from servile work, but remaining under tents, and daily performing what is required, ver. 13., &c. read more