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Numbers 28

Numbers 28:12

The Monthly Offerings · Numbers 28:11–15
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Translations

Modern
…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,
Traditional
And three tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one bullock; and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one ram;
Literal
…and three tenths of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering mixed with the oil for one bull, and two tenths of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering mixed with the oil for the one ram,
Latin
…et tres decimas similæ oleo conspersæ in sacrificio per singulos vitulos: et duas decimas similæ oleo conspersæ per singulos arietes:

Original

Hebrew
English
…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,

Notes

Numbers 28:11–15

The first day of each month was the new moon. On that day, the people sacrificed bulls, rams, and lambs as burnt offerings. They also sacrificed a male goat as a sin offering (an offering for forgiveness of sin).

Numbers 28:1–29:40

  • These two chapters describe Israel's ceremonial calendar. It listed daily, weekly, and monthly offerings, along with annual religious events. God instructed Israel to worship him "in a proper and orderly manner" (1 Corinthians 14:40).

    The annual sacrifices required many animals, grain, oil, and wine. On these special days, Israel stopped their usual work. This was a sacrifice that emphasized the importance of these holy days.

    The annual cycle included eight different occasions for worship, each reflecting Israel's relationship with the Lord. Each event involved different combinations of burnt, grain, liquid, or sin offerings.

  • For details on grain and liquid offerings, see Numbers 15:1–16. For explanations of different offerings, see Leviticus 1:1–7:38. For a description of Israel's festivals, see Leviticus 23:1–44. For the New Testament view on the Old Testament sacrificial system, see John 1:29; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 9:9–15; 10:1–2; 1 Peter 2:5.

Measurements

  • an ephah of fine flour: About 6 qt (6.6 l)

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Feasts and Festivals of Israel Haggai, Book of Moon Moses Numbers, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Weights and Measures

Topics

Bullock: Uses of for Sacrifice Measure: A Tenth Deal, About a Gallon, Equal to One-Tenth of an Ephah Moon: Feast of the New Moon New Moon: Feast of Offerings: Drink: Libations of Wine offered with the Sacrifices Offerings: Meat: Ordinances Concerning The Feast of the New Moon: Sacrifices At