Numbers 15:5
Numbers 15:5 in Multiple Translations
With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering.
And the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.
and wine for the drink-offering, the fourth part of a hin, shalt thou prepare with the burnt-offering, or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.
And for the drink offering, you are to give with the burned offering or other offering, the fourth part of a hin of wine for every lamb.
Add a quarter of a hin of wine as a drink offering to the burnt offering or the sacrifice of a lamb.
Also thou shalt prepare ye fourth part of an Hin of wine to be powred on a lambe, appointed for the burnt offring or any offring.
and wine for a libation, a fourth of the hin thou dost prepare for the burnt-offering or for a sacrifice, for the one lamb;
You shall prepare wine for the drink offering, one fourth of a hin, with the burnt offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.
And the fourth part of a hin of wine for a drink-offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt-offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.
And he shall give the same measure of wine to pour out in libations for the holocaust or for the victim. For every lamb,
When you offer a lamb to be a sacrifice to be completely burned, you must also pour on the altar one quart/liter of wine.
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Numbers 15:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יַ֤יִן
לַ/נֶּ֨סֶךְ֙
רְבִיעִ֣ית
הַ/הִ֔ין
תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה
עַל
הָ/עֹלָ֖ה
א֣וֹ
לַ/זָּ֑בַח
לַ/כֶּ֖בֶשׂ
הָ/אֶחָֽד
וְ/יַ֤יִן
yayin
H3196
wine
Conj | N-ms
לַ/נֶּ֨סֶךְ֙
neçek
H5262
drink offering
Prep | N-ms
רְבִיעִ֣ית
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
fourth
Adj
הַ/הִ֔ין
hîyn
H1969
hin
Art | N-ms
תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הָ/עֹלָ֖ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Art | N-fs
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
לַ/זָּ֑בַח
zebach
H2077
sacrifice
Prep | N-ms
לַ/כֶּ֖בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
lamb
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 15:5
וְ/יַ֤יִן
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/נֶּ֨סֶךְ֙
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.
רְבִיעִ֣ית
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
"fourth"
Adj
This Hebrew word means fourth, and is used to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts, like a square or a quarter.
Definition: 1) fourth 1a) fourth 1b) four square 1c) fourth part Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: foursquare, fourth (part). See also: Genesis 1:19; 1 Chronicles 8:2; Jeremiah 25:1.
הַ/הִ֔ין
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.
תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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.
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.
הָ/עֹלָ֖ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
לַ/זָּ֑בַח
zebach
H2077
"sacrifice"
Prep | N-ms
A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.
Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.
לַ/כֶּ֖בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.
Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.
הָ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — Numbers 15:5
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- Numbers 15:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 15:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 15:5
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 15:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 15:5
- Sermons on Numbers 15:5
Context — Laws about Offerings
3and you present a food offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast—
4then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 28:7 | The drink offering accompanying each lamb shall be a quarter hin. Pour out the offering of fermented drink to the LORD in the sanctuary area. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Judges 9:13 | But the grapevine replied, ‘Should I stop giving my wine that cheers both God and man, to hold sway over the trees?’ |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 1:4 | Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. The Friends We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. The Bride It is only right that they adore you. |
| 5 | Matthew 26:28–29 | This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.” |
| 6 | 2 Timothy 4:6 | For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. |
| 7 | Philippians 2:17 | But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. |
| 8 | Psalms 116:13 | I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. |
| 9 | Zechariah 9:17 | How lovely they will be, and how beautiful! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine, the young women. |
Numbers 15:5 Summary
In Numbers 15:5, God instructs the Israelites to offer a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering with each lamb they sacrifice. This drink offering represents the joy and celebration of the people as they worship God, and it foreshadows the use of wine in the New Testament communion. Just as the Israelites were instructed to follow specific guidelines in their worship, we too can learn to worship God with obedience and attention to detail, using everyday things like wine to symbolize our joy and celebration before Him (as seen in Deuteronomy 14:26). By following God's instructions and using symbols like wine, we can deepen our understanding of God's love and plan for our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the drink offering in Numbers 15:5?
The drink offering, which is a quarter hin of wine, represents the joy and celebration of the people as they worship God, as seen in Deuteronomy 14:26 where the Israelites are instructed to spend their tithe in a way that brings them joy before the Lord.
Why is wine used in the drink offering?
Wine is used in the drink offering as a symbol of joy and celebration, as mentioned in Psalms 104:15, where wine is said to gladden the heart of man, and also as a representation of the blood of Christ, which is a theme throughout the Bible, such as in 1 Corinthians 11:25.
How does this verse relate to the New Testament concept of communion?
The use of wine in Numbers 15:5 foreshadows the use of wine in the New Testament communion, as seen in Matthew 26:27-28, where Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper, using wine to represent His blood, which is shed for the forgiveness of sins.
What is the importance of the specific measurement of a quarter hin of wine?
The specific measurement of a quarter hin of wine emphasizes the importance of obedience and attention to detail in worship, as God is a God of order and precision, as seen in Exodus 25:40, where Moses is instructed to make the tabernacle according to the pattern shown to him on the mountain.
Reflection Questions
- What does the drink offering represent in my own life, and how can I offer my joys and celebrations to God?
- How can I, like the Israelites, find joy and celebration in my worship of God, and what are some ways I can express this joy?
- What are some areas in my life where I can apply the principle of obedience and attention to detail, just as the Israelites were instructed to do in Numbers 15:5?
- How can I use the symbolism of wine in Numbers 15:5 to deepen my understanding of the blood of Christ and its significance in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:5
And the fourth [part] of an hin of wine,.... The same measure with the oil, and this was wine of the grapes, as the Targum of Jonathan; other sorts of wine might not be used for the purpose
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:5
And the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 15:5
Numbers 15:5 And the fourth [part] of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.Ver. 5. For a drink offering.] These drink offerings of wine signified that the saints must be most ready and cheerful to offer themselves up to God in martyrdom, as a drink offering, for the testimony of their faith, and for the service and ministry of the Church, as Paul, and many martyrs, who went as willingly to die as to dine. One of them called it his wedding day, and invited his friends thereunto: others, filled with the Holy Ghost, so rejoiced, that they were misjudged by their adversaries to be drunk with wine, wherein is excess, as Morgan falsely objected to Mr Philpot in a conference. Act. and Mon., fol. 1653.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 15:5
Verse 5. The fourth part of a hin] The quantity of meal and flour was augmented in proportion to the size of the sacrifice with which it was offered. With a LAMB or a KID were offered one tenth deal of flour, (the tenth part of an ephah, See Clarke on Exodus 29:40,) the fourth part of a hin of oil, and the fourth part of a hin of wine. With a RAM, two tenth deals of flour, a third part of a hin of oil, and a third part of a hin of wine. With a BULLOCK, three tenth deals of flour, half a hin of oil, and half a hin of wine. See Numbers 15:4-11.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 15:5
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 15:5
5. Wine for a drink offering — This was not to be drunken by the priest, but a part of it was to be poured out. See 2 Timothy 4:6, note on σπενδομαι, “I am already poured,” as a drink offering.
Sermons on Numbers 15:5
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The Ministry of Restoration - Part 3 by Dick Hussey | In this sermon on Judges Chapter 9, Jotan, the only surviving son of Gideon, speaks a parable from the top of a hill. One of the pearls in this parable is found in verse 13, where |
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Spiritual Energy by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes that our spiritual energy in following Christ is not merely an internal impulse but is fueled by the drawing power of the Holy Spirit, which makes Christ mo |
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(Exodus) Exodus 12:1-2 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the Passover feast and the death of the firstborn. He emphasizes that redemption is achieved through the blood of Jesus a |
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(Hebrews - Part 27): The Blood of Infinite Value by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of standing back from a painting to understand the passage being discussed. He emphasizes that sin leads to death and that when a perso |
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Ask Your Father in Heaven by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, highlighting God's infinite strength, righteousness, goodness, wisdom, and love, inviting believers to come and ask Him for good th |
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The Blood by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his return to America after thirty years and his address to a large assembly. Despite the disappointment of the people who expected somethi |
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Celebrate the Feast by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, Pastor Symbola emphasizes the importance of living a life that is true to one's identity as a Christian. He highlights the destructive nature of sin and how it can |