Numbers 15:6
Numbers 15:6 in Multiple Translations
With 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,
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.
Or for a ram, thou shalt prepare for a meal-offering two tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour mingled with the third part of a hin of oil:
Or for a male sheep, give as a meal offering two tenth parts of a measure of the best meal mixed with a third part of a hin of oil:
When it comes to a ram, present a grain offering of two tenths of an ephah of the best flour mixed with a third of a hin of olive oil,
And for a ram, thou shalt for a meat offring, prepare two tenth deales of fine floure, mingled with the third part of an Hin of oyle.
or for a ram thou dost prepare a present of flour, two-tenth deals, mixed with oil, a third of the hin;
“‘For a ram, you shall prepare for a meal offering two tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with the third part of a hin of oil;
Or for a ram, thou shalt prepare for a meat-offering two tenth parts of flour mingled with the third part of a hin of oil.
And for every ram there shall be a sacrifice of hour of two tenths, which shall be tempered with the third part of a hin of oil:
‘When you offer a ram to be a sacrifice, you must also bring an offering of four quarts/liters of finely-ground flour mixed with ◄a third of a gallon/1.3 liters► of olive oil.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 15:6
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Numbers 15:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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א֤וֹ
לָ/אַ֨יִל֙
תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה
מִנְחָ֔ה
סֹ֖לֶת
שְׁנֵ֣י
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֑ים
בְּלוּלָ֥ה
בַ/שֶּׁ֖מֶן
שְׁלִשִׁ֥ית
הַ/הִֽין
א֤וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
לָ/אַ֨יִל֙
ʼayil
H352
ram
Prep | N-ms
תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
מִנְחָ֔ה
minchâh
H4503
offering
N-fs
סֹ֖לֶת
çôleth
H5560
fine flour
N-fs
שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֑ים
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-mp
בְּלוּלָ֥ה
bâlal
H1101
to mix
V-Qal-Inf-c
בַ/שֶּׁ֖מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Prep | N-ms
שְׁלִשִׁ֥ית
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Adj
הַ/הִֽין
hîyn
H1969
hin
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 15:6
א֤וֹ
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.
לָ/אַ֨יִל֙
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Prep | N-ms
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה
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.
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.
שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
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.
בְּלוּלָ֥ה
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.
בַ/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.
שְׁלִשִׁ֥ית
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/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 15:6
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Context — Laws about Offerings
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. 8When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 28:12–14 | 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, and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each lamb. This is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. 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 15:4 | then 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. |
Numbers 15:6 Summary
In Numbers 15:6, God instructs the Israelites to offer a grain offering with a ram, using specific measurements of flour and olive oil. This offering represents our dedication and surrender to God, much like the burnt offering (Leviticus 1:3-4). Just as the Israelites were to carefully follow God's instructions, we too can offer ourselves to God as 'living sacrifices' (Romans 12:1-2), trusting in His plan and provision for our lives. By following God's instructions and surrendering to Him, we can experience the Holy Spirit's anointing and empowerment in our lives (1 Samuel 16:13).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the ram in Numbers 15:6?
The ram in Numbers 15:6 is likely a symbol of leadership and strength, as seen in its use in various sacrifices throughout the Bible, such as in Leviticus 8:2 and Numbers 7:23. This emphasizes the importance of spiritual leaders in the community.
Why is olive oil used in the grain offering of Numbers 15:6?
Olive oil is used in the grain offering as a symbol of the Holy Spirit's anointing, as seen in other passages like Exodus 30:23-33 and 1 Samuel 16:13. It represents the Spirit's work in empowering and sanctifying believers.
How does the grain offering in Numbers 15:6 relate to the burnt offering or sacrifice?
The grain offering in Numbers 15:6 is closely tied to the burnt offering or sacrifice, as seen in the context of Numbers 15:4-8. It represents the believer's dedication and surrender to God, much like the burnt offering, as described in Leviticus 1:3-4 and Romans 12:1-2.
What is the spiritual significance of the specific measurements in Numbers 15:6?
The specific measurements in Numbers 15:6, such as two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour and a third of a hin of olive oil, represent the precision and order of God's creation and His plans for humanity, as seen in other passages like Exodus 25:10-22 and Psalm 19:1-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of a ram in Numbers 15:6 teach me about the importance of spiritual leadership in my own life?
- How can I apply the symbolism of olive oil in Numbers 15:6 to my own walk with God, seeking the Holy Spirit's anointing and empowerment?
- In what ways can I offer myself as a 'living sacrifice' to God, as described in Romans 12:1-2, in light of the grain offering in Numbers 15:6?
- What does the precision of the measurements in Numbers 15:6 reveal about God's character and His plans for my life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:6
Or for a ram,.... Whether for a burnt offering or a peace offering; or rather and for a ram (g), as many versions: thou shalt prepare [for] a meat offering two tenth deals of flour mingled with the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:6
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 15:6
Two tenth deals; because this belonged to a better sacrifice than the former; and therefore in the next sacrfice of a bullock there are three tenth deals. So the accessory sacrifice grows proportionably with the principal.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 15:6
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 15:6
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.