Numbers 7:35
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Numbers 7:35
This verse lists the peace offerings for Elizur: two oxen, five rams, five goats, and five lambs, all as a sacrificial feast of fellowship. Peace offerings symbolize communion with God and with one another—gratitude, loyalty, and shared blessing. The large number signals abundance and joy in the community’s covenant life. The peace offering complemented the other sacrifices by highlighting relational harmony and the blessing of God’s presence among the people.
Peace offerings celebrate fellowship with God and neighbor, indicating that true worship includes generous sharing and reconciliation. The motif of peace in Scripture anticipates the reconciliation achieved by Christ, who brings reconciliation between God and humanity and among people. The communal banquet associated with peace offerings underscores the social dimension of salvation—God’s welcome into His feast is for the whole community, not just individuals.
Ways to apply:
- Practice hospitality: host meals that bless neighbors and invite strangers, mirroring the fellowship aspect of worship.
- Cultivate gratitude and generosity: designate resources for communal needs, such as feeding programs or helping a family in crisis.
- Nurture relationships: seek reconciliation where there’s tension within family, church, or workplace.
Cross-References: Leviticus 3:1-17; Psalm 23:5; Luke 15:23-24; John 1:14; Colossians 3:15