Numbers 15:12
Numbers 15:12 in Multiple Translations
This is how you must prepare each one, no matter how many.
According to the number that ye shall prepare, so shall ye do to every one according to their number.
According to the number that ye shall prepare, so shall ye do to every one according to their number.
Whatever number you make ready, so you are to do for every one.
This is what you need to do for each one, however many.
According to the nomber that yee prepare to offer, so shall yee doe to euery one according to their nomber.
'According to the number that ye prepare, so ye do to each, according to their number;
According to the number that you shall prepare, so you shall do to everyone according to their number.
According to the number that ye shall prepare, so shall ye do to every one according to their number.
For every ox and ram and lamb and kid.
You must obey these instructions for each animal that you bring to me for an offering.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 15:12
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Numbers 15:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כַּ/מִּסְפָּ֖ר
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ
כָּ֛כָה
תַּעֲשׂ֥וּ
לָ/אֶחָ֖ד
כְּ/מִסְפָּרָֽ/ם
כַּ/מִּסְפָּ֖ר
miçpâr
H4557
number
Prep | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
כָּ֛כָה
kâkâh
H3602
thus
Adv
תַּעֲשׂ֥וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
לָ/אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Prep | Adj
כְּ/מִסְפָּרָֽ/ם
miçpâr
H4557
number
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 15:12
כַּ/מִּסְפָּ֖ר
miçpâr
H4557
"number"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
כָּ֛כָה
kâkâh
H3602
"thus"
Adv
This Hebrew word means 'thus' or 'in this way', often used to compare or explain something, like in 2 Samuel 18:30, where a messenger describes a scene in a particular manner. It helps clarify the context of a story or situation.
Definition: like this, thus
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: after that (this) manner, this matter, (even) so, in such a case, thus. See also: Exodus 12:11; 2 Chronicles 7:21; Psalms 144:15.
תַּעֲשׂ֥וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לָ/אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
כְּ/מִסְפָּרָֽ/ם
miçpâr
H4557
"number"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
Study Notes — Numbers 15:12
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Context — Laws about Offerings
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.
13Everyone who is native-born shall prepare these things in this way when he presents a food offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 14And for the generations to come, if a foreigner residing with you or someone else among you wants to prepare a food offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, he is to do exactly as you do.Numbers 15:12 Summary
Numbers 15:12 teaches us that when we come to worship God, we should follow the same rules and procedures, no matter how many people are involved or how many offerings we bring. This verse reminds us that everyone is equal before God and should be treated with fairness and respect, as seen in Leviticus 24:22. Just like the Israelites were instructed to prepare their offerings in a specific way (Numbers 15:11), we are called to present our lives as living sacrifices to God, in a way that is pleasing to Him (Romans 12:1-2). By following God's instructions and treating others with equality and respect, we can cultivate a heart of worship and unity in our communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'no matter how many' in Numbers 15:12?
The phrase 'no matter how many' emphasizes that the same rules for preparing offerings apply regardless of the quantity, as seen in Numbers 15:11, which states that this is to be done for each bull, ram, lamb, or goat, and is reinforced by the principle of fairness and equality found in Leviticus 24:22.
How does Numbers 15:12 relate to the concept of equality before God?
Numbers 15:12 implies that everyone, regardless of their social status or the number of offerings they bring, is to follow the same procedures, reflecting the biblical principle that all people are equal before God, as stated in Romans 2:11 and Galatians 3:28.
Is the instruction in Numbers 15:12 limited to the Israelites or does it apply to others as well?
While Numbers 15:12 specifically addresses the native-born, Numbers 15:14 expands the instruction to include foreigners residing with the Israelites, indicating that the principle of following God's instructions applies to all people, as also seen in Exodus 12:49 and Leviticus 24:22.
What is the purpose of the drink offering mentioned in the preceding verse, Numbers 15:10?
The drink offering, as part of the offerings made by fire, is an act of worship and a pleasing aroma to the Lord, symbolizing the joy and generosity of the heart, as hinted at in Deuteronomy 33:10 and Psalm 51:17, and is a precursor to the New Testament concept of presenting our bodies as living sacrifices, as mentioned in Romans 12:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- How do I ensure that my worship and service to God are consistent and faithful, regardless of the circumstances?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of equality before God in my daily interactions with others, especially in my community and church?
- What are some areas in my life where I can offer a 'drink offering' of joy and generosity to the Lord, and how can I cultivate a heart of worship in these areas?
- How does the concept of following the same rules and procedures for everyone, as mentioned in Numbers 15:12, relate to the idea of unity and harmony in the body of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:12
According to the number that ye shall prepare, so shall ye do to everyone, according to their number.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:12
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 15:12
i.e. As many cattle as ye sacrifice, so many meat and drink offerings ye shall offer.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 15:12
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 15:12
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.