Numbers 15:21

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Throughout your generations, you are to give the LORD an offering from the first of your dough.

American Standard Version (1901)

Of the first of your dough ye shall give unto Jehovah a heave-offering throughout your generations.

Bible in Basic English

From generation to generation you are to give to the Lord a lifted offering from the first of your rough meal.

Free Bible Version

For all future generations, you are to give the Lord an offering from the first of your flour.

King James (Authorized) Version

Of the first of your dough ye shall give unto the LORD an heave offering in your generations.

One Unity Resource Bible

Of the first of your dough, you shall give to Adonai a wave offering throughout all your generations.

Translation for Translators

Every year, you and your descendants must continue to make and bring to me a loaf of bread baked [MTY] with flour from the first part of the grain that you harvest.’”

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must give to me a raised offering throughout your people's generations from the first of your dough.

Noah Webster Bible

Of the first of your dough ye shall give to the LORD a heave-offering in your generations.

World English Bible

Of the first of your dough, you shall give to Yahweh a wave offering throughout your generations.

Young's Literal Translation

Of the beginning of your dough ye do give to Jehovah a heave-offering — to your generations.

Context

Laws about Offerings

²⁰From the first of your dough, you are to lift up a cake as a contribution; offer it just like an offering from the threshing floor.²¹Throughout your generations, you are to give the LORD an offering from the first of your dough.

Summary

In Numbers 15:21, the Israelites are instructed to offer a portion of their dough as a contribution to the Lord. This act of giving back to God from their daily provisions symbolizes their acknowledgment of His provision and sovereignty over their lives. It serves as a reminder to the Israelites to prioritize God in all aspects of their lives, including their sustenance. This practice of offering a portion of their dough also reflects the principle of tithing and giving back to God from the blessings He has bestowed upon them.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And if ye have erred,.... Gone astray from the law of God, and any of its precepts; every sin is an error, a missing of the mark, a wandering from the way of God's commandments. Jarchi, and the Jews in general, interpret this of idolatry, but it rather respects any deviation from the law, moral or ceremonial, especially the latter: and not observed all these commandments which the Lord hath spoken unto Moses; in this chapter, more particularly concerning the meat offerings and drink offerings, and the quantity of them, to be brought along with their burnt offerings and peace offerings, and concerning the cake of the first dough to be heaved before the Lord and given to the priest.