Numbers 15:7
Numbers 15:7 in Multiple Translations
and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
And for a drink offering thou shalt offer the third part of an hin of wine, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.
and for the drink-offering thou shalt offer the third part of a hin of wine, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah.
And for the drink offering give a third part of a hin of wine, for a sweet smell to the Lord.
along with a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, all of them to be acceptable to the Lord.
And for a drinke-offering, thou shalt offer the third part of an Hin of wine, for a sweete sauour vnto the Lord.
and wine for a libation, a third part of the hin, thou dost bring near — a sweet fragrance to Jehovah.
and for the drink offering you shall offer the third part of a hin of wine, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD.
And for a drink-offering thou shalt offer the third part of a hin of wine, for a sweet savor to the LORD.
And he shall offer the third part of the same measure of wine for the libation, for a sweet savour to the Lord.
And also pour on the altar ◄a third of a gallon/1.3 liters► of wine. While they are being burned, the smell will be very pleasing to me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 15:7
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Numbers 15:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יַ֥יִן
לַ/נֶּ֖סֶךְ
שְׁלִשִׁ֣ית
הַ/הִ֑ין
תַּקְרִ֥יב
רֵֽיחַ
נִיחֹ֖חַ
לַ/יהוָֽה
וְ/יַ֥יִן
yayin
H3196
wine
Conj | N-ms
לַ/נֶּ֖סֶךְ
neçek
H5262
drink offering
Prep | N-ms
שְׁלִשִׁ֣ית
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Adj
הַ/הִ֑ין
hîyn
H1969
hin
Art | N-ms
תַּקְרִ֥יב
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
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 15:7
וְ/יַ֥יִן
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.
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.
שְׁלִשִׁ֣ית
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
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.
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.
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 15:7
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Context — Laws about Offerings
5With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering.
6With 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,
7and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
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.Numbers 15:7 Summary
In Numbers 15:7, the Lord instructs the Israelites to offer a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, which was a symbol of joy and celebration in His presence. This offering was a way for the people to express their gratitude and worship to God, and it was a pleasing aroma to Him. Just as the Israelites offered their best to God, we can offer our lives and resources as a sacrifice of praise to Him, as seen in Romans 12:1. By living a life that is pleasing to God, we can be a sweet fragrance to Him, just like the drink offering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the drink offering in Numbers 15:7?
The drink offering, a third of a hin of wine, was a symbol of joy and celebration in the presence of God, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:18, where the Israelites were commanded to rejoice before the Lord with their offerings.
Why did the Lord require a specific amount of wine for the drink offering?
The specific amount of wine, a third of a hin, was likely to ensure that the offering was reasonable and not excessive, as the Lord desired offerings to be given with a willing heart, as stated in Exodus 25:2.
How does the concept of a pleasing aroma to the Lord relate to our lives today?
The idea of a pleasing aroma to the Lord, as mentioned in Numbers 15:7, is also seen in 2 Corinthians 2:15, where believers are compared to a fragrance that brings joy to God, emphasizing the importance of living a life that is pleasing to Him.
Is the drink offering still relevant in modern Christian worship?
While the specific practice of a drink offering is not continued in modern Christian worship, the principle of offering our lives and resources as a sacrifice of praise to God remains, as seen in Romans 12:1, where believers are called to offer their bodies as a living sacrifice to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can offer my life as a pleasing aroma to the Lord, just as the drink offering was a sweet fragrance to Him?
- How can I ensure that my worship and offerings to God are given with a willing heart, just as the Israelites were commanded in Exodus 25:2?
- In what ways can I reflect the joy and celebration that the drink offering symbolized, in my own walk with God?
- What are some modern-day applications of the principle of offering our resources and lives as a sacrifice of praise to God, as seen in Romans 12:1?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:7
And for a drink offering thou shalt offer a third [part] of an hin of wine,.... The same quantity of wine was to be used in the drink offering as of oil in the meat offering, Numbers 15:4: [for] a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:7
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 15:7
7. the drink-offering] The wine was offered as a libation to God by being poured out. Whether it was poured on the sacrifice, or, as in later times, at the foot of the altar (Sir 50:15), is uncertain,
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 15:7
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.