Numbers 15:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

and for the drink-offering thou shalt offer the third part of a hin of wine, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And for the drink offering give a third part of a hin of wine, for a sweet smell to the Lord.

Free Bible Version

along with a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, all of them to be acceptable to the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

And for a drink offering thou shalt offer the third part of an hin of wine, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

One Unity Resource Bible

and for the drink offering you shall offer the third part of a hin [2.6 qt; 1.24 L] of wine, of a pleasant aroma to Adonai . (5)

Translation for Translators

And also pour on the altar ◄a third of a gallon/1.3 liters► of wine. While they are being burned, the smell will be very pleasing to me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the drink offering, you must offer a third of a hin of wine. It will produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

And for a drink-offering thou shalt offer the third part of a hin of wine, for a sweet savor to the LORD.

World English Bible

and for the drink offering you shall offer the third part of a hin of wine, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

and wine for a libation, a third part of the hin, thou dost bring near — a sweet fragrance to Jehovah.

Context

Laws about Offerings

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.

Summary

In Numbers 15:7, the instructions given by God to the Israelites regarding offerings include the preparation of wine as a drink offering. This verse highlights the importance of presenting offerings to the Lord in accordance with His commands, demonstrating obedience and reverence. The drink offering symbolizes pouring out one's heart and resources to honor God, acknowledging His sovereignty and provision. By following these specific guidelines for offerings, the Israelites were reminded of their covenant relationship with God and the need for gratitude and worship in their daily lives.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And for a drink offering thou shalt offer a third part of an hin of wine,.... The same quantity of wine was to be used in the drink offering as of oil in the meat offering, Num 15:4, for a sweet savour unto the Lord, that it might be acceptable to him.