Numbers 15:10
Numbers 15:10 in Multiple Translations
Also present half a hin of wine as a drink offering. It is an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
And thou shalt bring for a drink offering half an hin of wine, for an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
and thou shalt offer for the drink-offering half a hin of wine, for an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah.
And for the drink offering: give half a hin of wine, for an offering made by fire for a sweet smell to the Lord.
Add a half a hin of wine as a drink offering. All this is an offering to be acceptable to the Lord.
And thou shalt bring for a drinke offring halfe an Hin of wine, for an offring made by fire of a sweete sauour vnto the Lord.
and wine thou bringest near for a libation, a half of the hin — a fire-offering of sweet fragrance to Jehovah;
and you shall offer for the drink offering half a hin of wine, for an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD.
And thou shalt bring for a drink-offering half a hin of wine, for an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor to the LORD:
And wine for libations of the same measure, for an offering of most sweet savour to the Lord.
Also pour on the altar two quarts/liters of wine to be an offering. While those special gifts are being burned, the smell will be very pleasing to me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 15:10
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Numbers 15:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יַ֛יִן
תַּקְרִ֥יב
לַ/נֶּ֖סֶךְ
חֲצִ֣י
הַ/הִ֑ין
אִשֵּׁ֥ה
רֵֽיחַ
נִיחֹ֖חַ
לַ/יהוָֽה
וְ/יַ֛יִן
yayin
H3196
wine
Conj | N-ms
תַּקְרִ֥יב
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
לַ/נֶּ֖סֶךְ
neçek
H5262
drink offering
Prep | N-ms
חֲצִ֣י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
N-ms
הַ/הִ֑ין
hîyn
H1969
hin
Art | N-ms
אִשֵּׁ֥ה
ʼishshâh
H801
food offering
N-ms
רֵֽיחַ
rêyach
H7381
aroma
N-ms
נִיחֹ֖חַ
nîychôwach
H5207
soothing
N-ms
לַ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 15:10
וְ/יַ֛יִן
yayin
H3196
"wine"
Conj | 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.
תַּקְרִ֥יב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
לַ/נֶּ֖סֶךְ
neçek
H5262
"drink offering"
Prep | N-ms
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.
חֲצִ֣י
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
N-ms
This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.
Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.
הַ/הִ֑ין
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.
אִשֵּׁ֥ה
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.
רֵֽיחַ
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.
נִיחֹ֖חַ
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.
לַ/יהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 15:10
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Context — Laws about Offerings
8When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD,
9present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil.
10Also present half a hin of wine as a drink offering. It is a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
11This is to be done for each bull, ram, lamb, or goat. 12This is how you must prepare each one, no matter how many.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 15:5 | With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering. |
| 2 | Numbers 6:15 | together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—and a basket of unleavened cakes made from fine flour mixed with oil and unleavened wafers coated with oil. |
Numbers 15:10 Summary
[The drink offering in Numbers 15:10 is a symbol of the joy and thankfulness that the Israelites had for the Lord's provision and care. It represents the best and the finest that they had to offer, and it was given to the Lord as a pleasing aroma. Just like the drink offering, we can offer our lives to the Lord as a pleasing aroma by giving Him our best and trusting in His goodness, as seen in Romans 12:1-2 and Psalm 100:4-5. By doing so, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from worshiping and obeying the Lord.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the drink offering mentioned in Numbers 15:10?
The drink offering, which consists of half a hin of wine, is an offering made by fire that is a pleasing aroma to the Lord, symbolizing the joy and thankfulness of the one offering it, as seen in Exodus 29:40-41 and Leviticus 23:13.
Why is wine used in the drink offering?
Wine is used in the drink offering because it represents the best and the finest that one has to offer to the Lord, as seen in Deuteronomy 14:26, and it is also a symbol of joy and celebration, as mentioned in Psalm 104:14-15.
Is the drink offering still relevant today?
Although the drink offering is not a practice that is continued in the New Testament, the principle of offering our best to the Lord and giving Him the first and the finest of what we have is still relevant today, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 and Malachi 3:10.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger context of the Old Testament sacrificial system, which points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 10:1-18, and it also highlights the importance of worship and offering our lives as a pleasing aroma to the Lord, as mentioned in Romans 12:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can offer my life as a pleasing aroma to the Lord, just like the drink offering in Numbers 15:10?
- How can I ensure that my worship and offerings to the Lord are not just outward actions, but also reflect a genuine heart of love and devotion?
- What are some things in my life that I can 'offer up' to the Lord, just like the Israelites offered up the drink offering, and how can I do it in a way that is pleasing to Him?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of giving my best to the Lord, as seen in the drink offering, to my daily life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:10
And thou shalt bring for a drink offering half an hin of wine,.... The same quantity as of oil, and a little more: [for] an offering made by fire of a sweet savour unto the Lord: this, according to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:10
Or for a ram, thou shalt prepare for a meat offering two tenth deals of flour mingled with the third part of an hin of oil. Two tenth deals.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 15:10
1–16. Meal-offerings and Libations. These are to accompany both private and public sacrifices, and are arranged according to a fixed scale as follows (ephah = c. 1 bushel; hin = c. 1½ gallon): Meal.Oil.Wine.With every lamb1/10 ephah.¼ hin.¼ hin.With every ram2/10 ephah⅓ ? hin.⅓ ? hin.With every bullock3/10 ephah.½ hin.½ hin.It will be seen that the amount in each case varies according to the size of the animal. Ezekiel, in his ideal arrangements for worship in the restored Jerusalem, has a similar scale (Ezekiel 46:5-7; Ezekiel 46:11; Ezekiel 46:14), but the amounts are larger, they are not graduated so carefully with respect to the size of the animal, and the libation of wine is not included. The present scale appears to be a later modification of Ezekiel’s. But while the fixing of definite amounts was probably a late development, the practice of offering meal, oil and wine as an accompaniment of sacrifice was ancient. Men offered to their God the same food which they enjoyed at their own table; cf. Judges 9:9; Judges 9:13 (oil and wine), 1 Samuel 1:24; 1 Samuel 10:3 (meal and wine), Hosea 9:4 (wine), Micah 6:7 (oil). Leviticus 2 contains regulations for meal-offerings, without fixed amounts, but with the addition of salt and frankincense.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 15:10
ALTAR RITUAL, Numbers 15:1-29.The chief peculiarity of this supplement is, that it is not to be obligatory in the wilderness, but in the land of your habitations, that is, Canaan.