CONTENTS The same subject is carried on, through this Chapter, which formed a part of the former, namely, the repeating the laws to be observed on the solemn seasons. Here are directions given concerning the festivals of the seventh month; the feast of trumpets; the feast of expiation; and the feast of tabernacles. read more
Concerning this feast of trumpets, which had so much in it of a gospel signification, when the great trumpet of salvation should be blown, and they should come which were ready to perish; I do not think it necessary to swell this Commentary, by repeating observation, which have been already offered in it, I only refer the Reader to what was said on Leviticus 23:0 , from Leviticus 23:23 , and to the Chapter itself, that by comparing scripture with scripture, the instructions conveyed under both... read more
Here also, I refer the Reader to Leviticus 16:29-31 . And also, Leviticus 23:27 . read more
The first. This day was doubly solemn, as being the first day of the month, consequently entitled to all the sacrifices enjoined for it; and also a holiday, for which other victims are requisite, besides the perpetual holocausts, ver. 2, 6., and chap. xxviii. 11. (Haydock) read more
Tenth. The feast of expiation, on which see Leviticus xvi. 29., and xxiii. 24, where we have also explained what relates to the feast of tabernacles, ver. 34. read more
1-11 There were more sacred solemnities in the seventh month than in any other. It was the space between harvest and seed-time. The more leisure we have from the pressing occupations of this life, the more time we should spend in the immediate service of God. The blowing of the trumpets was appointed, Leviticus 22:24. Here they are directed what sacrifices to offer on that day. Those who would know the mind of God in the Scriptures, must compare one part with another. The latter discoveries of... read more
Of the Feast of Trumpets v. 1. And in the seventh month, the month Tishri, in the fall, on the first day of the month, the new moon which introduced the civil year, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work; it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you. Cf Numbers 10:2-2 Samuel :; Leviticus 23:23-Lamentations :. v. 2. And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savor unto the Lord: one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year without blemish; v.... read more
On the day of Atonement v. 7. And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month, on the great Day of Atonement, an holy convocation, for this was the most solemn day in the entire year, a day of deep humiliation and fasting: and ye shall afflict your souls. Ye shall not do any work therein, v. 8. but ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the Lord for a sweet savor: one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year; they shall be unto you without blemish; v. 9. and their... read more
SIXTH SECTIONThe renewed and enlarged sacrificial institutions, With reference to the settlement in CanaanNumbers 28:1 to Numbers 29:40. (Comp. Numbers 25:1-18)1And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, My offering and my bread for my sacrifices made by fire, for a sweet savour1 unto me, shall ye observe to offer unto me in their due season. 3And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the Lord; two... read more
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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