Numbers 15:9
Numbers 15:9 in Multiple Translations
present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil.
Then shall he bring with a bullock a meat offering of three tenth deals of flour mingled with half an hin of oil.
then shall he offer with the bullock a meal-offering of three tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour mingled with half a hin of oil:
Then with the ox give a meal offering of three tenth parts of a measure of the best meal mixed with half a hin of oil.
then you shall also bring with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of the best flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil.
Then let him offer with ye bullocke a meate offring of three tenth deales of fine floure, mingled with halfe an Hin of oyle.
then he hath brought near for the son of the herd a present of flour, three-tenth deals, mixed with oil, a half of the hin;
then he shall offer with the bull a meal offering of three tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of oil;
Then shall he bring with a bullock a meat-offering of three tenth parts of flour mingled with half a hin of oil.
Thou shalt give for every ox three tenths of flour tempered with half a hin of oil,
When you offer these sacrifices, you must also offer a grain offering of six quarts/liters of finely-ground flour mixed with two quarts/liters of olive oil.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 15:9
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Numbers 15:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִקְרִ֤יב
עַל
בֶּן
הַ/בָּקָר֙
מִנְחָ֔ה
סֹ֖לֶת
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֑ים
בָּל֥וּל
בַּ/שֶּׁ֖מֶן
חֲצִ֥י
הַ/הִֽין
וְ/הִקְרִ֤יב
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
הַ/בָּקָר֙
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
Art | N-cs
מִנְחָ֔ה
minchâh
H4503
offering
N-fs
סֹ֖לֶת
çôleth
H5560
fine flour
N-fs
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֑ים
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-mp
בָּל֥וּל
bâlal
H1101
to mix
V-Qal-Inf-c
בַּ/שֶּׁ֖מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Prep | N-ms
חֲצִ֥י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
N-ms
הַ/הִֽין
hîyn
H1969
hin
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 15:9
וְ/הִקְרִ֤יב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
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.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
הַ/בָּקָר֙
bâqâr
H1241
"cattle"
Art | N-cs
Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.
Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.
מִנְחָ֔ה
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
N-fs
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.
סֹ֖לֶת
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.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֑ים
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.
בָּל֥וּל
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.
בַּ/שֶּׁ֖מֶן
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.
חֲצִ֥י
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/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 — Numbers 15:9
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Context — Laws about Offerings
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.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 28:14 | Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine with each bull, a third of a hin with the ram, and a quarter hin with each lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering to be made at each new moon throughout the year. |
| 2 | Numbers 28:12 | along with three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with the ram, |
| 3 | Leviticus 6:14 | Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. |
| 4 | Leviticus 14:10 | On the eighth day he is to bring two unblemished male lambs, an unblemished ewe lamb a year old, a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil, and one log of olive oil. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Numbers 29:6 | These are in addition to the monthly and daily burnt offerings with their prescribed grain offerings and drink offerings. They are a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 42:13 | Then the man said to me, “The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will place the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings—for the place is holy. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 21:23 | Ornan said to David, “My lord the king may take whatever seems good. Look, I will give the oxen for the burnt offerings, the threshing sledges for the wood, and the wheat for the grain offering—I will give it all.” |
| 9 | Joel 2:14 | Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him— grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 46:15 | Thus they shall provide the lamb, the grain offering, and the oil every morning as a regular burnt offering.’ |
Numbers 15:9 Summary
In Numbers 15:9, God instructs the Israelites to present a grain offering with a bull as a sacrifice, using fine flour and olive oil. This grain offering was a way for the Israelites to show their dedication and thankfulness to God, recognizing that all their abundance came from Him (as seen in Deuteronomy 8:18). Just like the Israelites, we can express our gratitude to God by giving Him our best and trusting in His provision (Proverbs 3:9-10). By doing so, we can reflect the richness and abundance of God's blessings in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the grain offering mentioned in Numbers 15:9?
The grain offering was a way to express thankfulness and dedication to God, as seen in Leviticus 2:1-3, and was often accompanied by other offerings, like the burnt offering mentioned in Numbers 15:8.
Why is olive oil used in the grain offering of Numbers 15:9?
Olive oil was a symbol of richness and abundance, and its use in the grain offering represented the richness of God's blessings, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:7-10, where God promises to bring the Israelites into a land of abundance.
How does the grain offering in Numbers 15:9 relate to the drink offering mentioned in Numbers 15:7 and 10?
The grain offering and drink offering were both part of the larger sacrifice, with the grain offering representing the believer's dedication and the drink offering symbolizing joy and celebration, as seen in Psalm 104:14-15, where wine is described as a gift from God to gladden the heart of man.
Is the specific measurement of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour in Numbers 15:9 significant?
The specific measurement of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour may represent a portion of the believer's resources being set aside for God, as seen in Genesis 14:20, where Abram gives a tenth of his spoils to Melchizedek, demonstrating a principle of giving a portion to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my thankfulness to God, like the grain offering in Numbers 15:9?
- How can I, like the Israelites, dedicate my resources and abundance to God, recognizing that everything comes from Him?
- In what ways can I, in my daily life, reflect the richness and abundance of God's blessings, as symbolized by the olive oil in the grain offering?
- How can I balance my expressions of dedication and sacrifice to God, like the grain offering, with my expressions of joy and celebration, like the drink offering?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:9
Then shall he bring with a bullock a meat offering,.... Much larger than either for a lamb or ram, even one consisting of three tenth deals of flour; or nine quarts of it: mingled with half an hin of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:9
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 15:9
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 15:9
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.
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