Leviticus 23:13
Leviticus 23:13 in Multiple Translations
along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil—an offering made by fire to the LORD, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine.
And the meat offering thereof shall be two tenth deals of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto the LORD for a sweet savour: and the drink offering thereof shall be of wine, the fourth part of an hin.
And the meal-offering thereof shall be two tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto Jehovah for a sweet savor; and the drink-offering thereof shall be of wine, the fourth part of a hin.
And let the meal offering with it be two tenth parts of an ephah of the best meal mixed with oil, an offering made by fire to the Lord for a sweet smell; and the drink offering with it is to be of wine, the fourth part of a hin.
together with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of the best flour mixed with olive oil (a food offering to the Lord to be accepted by him) and its drink offering of a quarter of a hin of wine.
And the meate offring thereof shalbe two tenth deales of fine floure mingled with oyle, for a sacrifice made by fire vnto ye Lord of sweete sauour. and the drinke offring thereof the fourth part of an Hin of wine.
and its present two tenth deals of flour mixed with oil, a fire-offering to Jehovah, a sweet fragrance, and its drink-offering, wine, a fourth of the hin.
The meal offering with it shall be two tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil, an offering made by fire to the LORD for a pleasant aroma; and the drink offering with it shall be of wine, the fourth part of a hin.
And the meat-offering thereof shall be two tenth-parts of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire to the LORD for a sweet savor: and the drink-offering thereof shall be of wine, the fourth part of a hin.
And the libations shall be offered with it, two tenths of hour tempered with oil for a burnt offering of the Lord, and a most sweet odour: libations also of wine, the fourth part of a hin.
You must also burn an offering of grain. That offering must consist of ◄three quarts/3.5 liters► of good flour mixed with olive oil. The smell of those things burning will be very pleasing to me. Along with that, you must also offer one quart/liter of wine, which will be a liquid offering.
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Leviticus 23:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִנְחָת/וֹ֩
שְׁנֵ֨י
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֜ים
סֹ֣לֶת
בְּלוּלָ֥ה
בַ/שֶּׁ֛מֶן
אִשֶּׁ֥ה
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
רֵ֣יחַ
נִיחֹ֑חַ
וְ/נִסְכֹּ֥/ה
יַ֖יִן
רְבִיעִ֥ת
הַ/הִֽין
וּ/מִנְחָת/וֹ֩
minchâh
H4503
offering
Conj | N-fs | Suff
שְׁנֵ֨י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֜ים
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-mp
סֹ֣לֶת
çôleth
H5560
fine flour
N-fs
בְּלוּלָ֥ה
bâlal
H1101
to mix
V-Qal-Inf-c
בַ/שֶּׁ֛מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Prep | N-ms
אִשֶּׁ֥ה
ʼishshâh
H801
food offering
N-ms
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
aroma
N-ms
נִיחֹ֑חַ
nîychôwach
H5207
soothing
N-ms
וְ/נִסְכֹּ֥/ה
neçek
H5262
drink offering
Conj | N-ms | Suff
יַ֖יִן
yayin
H3196
wine
N-ms
רְבִיעִ֥ת
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
fourth
Adj
הַ/הִֽין
hîyn
H1969
hin
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 23:13
וּ/מִנְחָת/וֹ֩
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
שְׁנֵ֨י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֜ים
ʻissârôwn
H6241
"tenth"
N-mp
This word means a tenth part, like a tithe, which is 10% of something, as described in Leviticus 27:32. It refers to a small portion of a larger whole.
Definition: tenth part, tithe
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: tenth deal. See also: Exodus 29:40; Numbers 28:13; Numbers 29:15.
סֹ֣לֶת
çôleth
H5560
"fine flour"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to fine flour, often used in baking and as an offering. It is translated as 'fine flour' or 'meal' in the KJV Bible, and is mentioned in various books, including Leviticus.
Definition: fine flour
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: (fine) flour, meal. See also: Genesis 18:6; Numbers 7:61; Ezekiel 46:14.
בְּלוּלָ֥ה
bâlal
H1101
"to mix"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To feed or anoint, this verb means to give provender to animals or to mix something, like oil. It is used to describe caring for animals or preparing something.
Definition: 1) to mix, mingle, confuse, confound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mingle, confuse 1a2) to mix 1b) (Hithpoel) to mix oneself (among others) 1c) (Hiphil) to fade away
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: anoint, confound, [idiom] fade, mingle, mix (self), give provender, temper. See also: Genesis 11:7; Numbers 7:55; Psalms 92:11.
בַ/שֶּׁ֛מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
אִשֶּׁ֥ה
ʼishshâh
H801
"food offering"
N-ms
An ishshah is a food offering or sacrifice given to God, often by fire or eaten by priests, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: food offering, offering given to God by fire or eaten by priests, sacrificial offering
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. See also: Exodus 29:18; Leviticus 21:6; 1 Samuel 2:28.
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
"aroma"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pleasant aroma or fragrance, often associated with sacrifices to God. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe the soothing smell of offerings, and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (technical term for sacrifice to God) Aramaic equivalent: re.ach (רֵיחַ "smell" H7382)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: savour, scent, smell. See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:14; Jeremiah 48:11.
נִיחֹ֑חַ
nîychôwach
H5207
"soothing"
N-ms
A soothing or pleasant feeling, like the peace that comes from trusting in God. In the Bible, it is used to describe the sweet smell of incense or the delight of being in God's presence.
Definition: soothing, quieting, tranquillising Aramaic equivalent: ni.cho.ach (נִיחוֹחַ "soothing" H5208)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: sweet (odour). See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:3; Ezekiel 20:41.
וְ/נִסְכֹּ֥/ה
neçek
H5262
"drink offering"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a drink offering, where a liquid is poured out as a sacrifice to God, often in a ceremonial context, as seen in Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Definition: 1) drink offering, libation, molten image, something poured out 1a) drink offering 1b) molten images Aramaic equivalent: ne.sakh (נְסַךְ "drink offering" H5261)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cover, drink offering, molten image. See also: Genesis 35:14; Numbers 29:27; Psalms 16:4.
יַ֖יִן
yayin
H3196
"wine"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for wine, 'yayin', refers to fermented wine and its effects, including intoxication. It is often mentioned in the Bible in the context of banquets and feasts, such as in the book of Esther.
Definition: wine
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). See also: Genesis 9:21; Proverbs 20:1; Psalms 60:5.
רְבִיעִ֥ת
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
"fourth"
Adj
This Hebrew word means fourth, and is used to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts, like a square or a quarter.
Definition: 1) fourth 1a) fourth 1b) four square 1c) fourth part Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: foursquare, fourth (part). See also: Genesis 1:19; 1 Chronicles 8:2; Jeremiah 25:1.
הַ/הִֽין
hîyn
H1969
"hin"
Art | N-ms
A hin is an ancient unit of liquid measure, about 5 quarts or 6 liters. It refers to the amount of liquid a vessel can hold. In the Bible, it is used to measure ingredients for holy oil in Exodus.
Definition: 1) hin 1a) a unit of measure, about 5 quarts (6 l) 1b) a vessel holding a hin of liquid
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: hin. See also: Exodus 29:40; Numbers 15:10; Ezekiel 46:14.
Study Notes — Leviticus 23:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 23:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:13
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:13
- Sermons on Leviticus 23:13
Context — The Feast of Firstfruits
11And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD so that it may be accepted on your behalf; the priest is to wave it on the day after the Sabbath.
12On the day you wave the sheaf, you shall offer a year-old lamb without blemish as a burnt offering to the LORD,
13along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil—a food offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine.
14You must not eat any bread or roasted or new grain until the very day you have brought this offering to your God. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live. 15From the day after the Sabbath, the day you brought the sheaf of the wave offering, you are to count off seven full weeks.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 2:14–16 | If you bring a grain offering of firstfruits to the LORD, you shall offer crushed heads of new grain roasted on the fire. And you are to put oil and frankincense on it; it is a grain offering. The priest shall then burn the memorial portion of the crushed grain and the oil, together with all its frankincense, as an offering made by fire to the LORD. |
| 2 | Joel 1:9 | Grain and drink offerings have been cut off from the house of the LORD; the priests are in mourning, those who minister before the LORD. |
| 3 | Numbers 28:10 | This is the burnt offering for every Sabbath, in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 46:14 | You are also to provide with it every morning a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 45:24 | He shall also provide as a grain offering an ephah for each bull and an ephah for each ram, along with a hin of olive oil for each ephah of grain. |
| 6 | Exodus 30:9 | On this altar you must not offer unauthorized incense or a burnt offering or grain offering; nor are you to pour a drink offering on it. |
| 7 | Exodus 29:40–41 | With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. |
| 8 | Numbers 15:3–12 | and you present an offering made by fire to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast— then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil. With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering. With a ram you are to prepare a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a third of a hin of olive oil, and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil. Also present half a hin of wine as a drink offering. It is an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. This is to be done for each bull, ram, lamb, or goat. This is how you must prepare each one, no matter how many. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 4:11 | You are also to measure out a sixth of a hin of water to drink, and you are to drink it at set times. |
| 10 | Leviticus 6:20 | “This is the offering that Aaron and his sons must present to the LORD on the day he is anointed: a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a regular grain offering, half of it in the morning and half in the evening. |
Leviticus 23:13 Summary
[Leviticus 23:13 describes an offering of grain, oil, and wine that the Israelites were to give to God as a symbol of gratitude and worship. This offering represents the best of what they had, and it reminds us to give our best to God, just as we see in Malachi 3:10, where God calls us to bring our tithes and offerings to Him. By giving our best to God, we acknowledge His presence and provision in our lives, and we express our joy and gratitude for His blessings. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves what we can give to God as an act of worship and gratitude, and how we can cultivate a sense of joy and celebration in our relationship with Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the grain offering in Leviticus 23:13?
The grain offering represents the fruit of our labor and is a symbol of gratitude and worship to God, as seen in Leviticus 23:13 and also in Deuteronomy 26:1-11, where the people of Israel are instructed to offer the firstfruits of their harvest to God.
Why is the drink offering of wine included in Leviticus 23:13?
The drink offering of wine is a symbol of joy and celebration, and its inclusion in Leviticus 23:13 emphasizes the festive nature of the offering, as also seen in Psalm 104:14-15, where wine is described as a gift from God to bring joy to people's hearts.
What is the purpose of the oil mixed with the fine flour in Leviticus 23:13?
The oil mixed with the fine flour represents the anointing and presence of God, as seen in Exodus 30:22-33, where the anointing oil is described as a symbol of God's presence and blessing.
How does Leviticus 23:13 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Leviticus 23:13 is part of the description of the feast of firstfruits, which is a celebration of the harvest and a reminder of God's provision and care for His people, as seen in Leviticus 23:9-14 and also in Deuteronomy 16:9-12, where the feast is described as a time of rejoicing and giving thanks to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my gratitude to God for the blessings in my life, just as the Israelites did with their grain offering?
- How can I cultivate a sense of joy and celebration in my worship, as represented by the drink offering of wine in Leviticus 23:13?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to acknowledge God's presence and anointing, just as the oil represents in Leviticus 23:13?
- How can I apply the principles of gratitude, joy, and dependence on God to my daily life, as seen in Leviticus 23:13 and other related verses?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:13
And the meat offering thereof [shall be] two tenth deals of fine flour mingled with oil,.... The usual measure of flour to a meat offering was one tenth deal, Exodus 29:40; but here it is doubled:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:13
And ye shall offer that day when ye wave the sheaf an he lamb without blemish of the first year for a burnt offering unto the LORD. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:13
Two tenth deals, or, parts, to wit, of an ephah, i. e. two omers, whereas in other sacrifices of lambs there was but one tenth deal prescribed, . The reason of which disproportion may be this, that one of the tenth deals was a necessary attendant upon the lamb, and the other was peculiar to this feast and occasion, and was an attendant upon that of the sheaf or corn, and was offered with it in thanksgiving to God for the fruits of the earth. Drink-offerings were added to all burnt-offerings, as we may see . An hin; the measure appointed for every lamb, . This also probably would have been doubled, for the reason now mentioned, had this been a thank-offering for the vintage, as it was for the harvest.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:13
Leviticus 23:13 And the meat offering thereof [shall be] two tenth deals of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto the LORD [for] a sweet savour: and the drink offering thereof [shall be] of wine, the fourth [part] of an hin.Ver. 13. Two tenth deals.] This was double to the ordinary proportion, because on such an occasion.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:13
(13) Two tenth deals of fine flour.—Ordinarily only one-tenth deal of fine Hour was required for a meat-offering (Exodus 29:40; Numbers 15:4; Numbers 28:9; Numbers 28:13, &c.), to exhibit the plentiful harvest. With the exception of the handful of flour and oil, and of all the frankincense, this meat-offering was the perquisite of the priests. (See Leviticus 2:2-3.)
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:13
13. of an ephah] approximately a bushel. The word does not appear in MT., the sense of the context supplying it. an hin] Approximately 1½ gallons.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:13
13. Two tenth deals — There is no word “deals” in the Hebrew, but simply “two tenths.” The unit of measure is understood to be an ephah, two tenths of which, two omers, was about six quarts.
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