Numbers 28:21
Numbers 28:21 in Multiple Translations
and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs.
A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:
a tenth part shalt thou offer for every lamb of the seven lambs;
And a separate tenth part for every one of the seven lambs;
and one tenth of an ephah for each of the seven lambs.
One tenth deale shalt thou prepare for euery lambe, euen for the seuen lambes.
a several tenth deal thou preparest for the one lamb, for the seven lambs,
You shall offer one tenth for every lamb of the seven lambs;
A several tenth-part shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:
And the tenth of a tenth, to every lamb, that is to say, to all the seven lambs:
With each of the seven lambs, bring an offering of two quarts/liters of finely-ground flour mixed with olive oil.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 28:21
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Numbers 28:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עִשָּׂר֤וֹן
עִשָּׂרוֹן֙
תַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה
לַ/כֶּ֖בֶשׂ
הָ/אֶחָ֑ד
לְ/שִׁבְעַ֖ת
הַ/כְּבָשִֽׂים
עִשָּׂר֤וֹן
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-ms
עִשָּׂרוֹן֙
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-ms
תַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
לַ/כֶּ֖בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
lamb
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
לְ/שִׁבְעַ֖ת
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Prep | Adj
הַ/כְּבָשִֽׂים
kebes
H3532
lamb
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 28:21
עִשָּׂר֤וֹן
ʻissârôwn
H6241
"tenth"
N-ms
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.
עִשָּׂרוֹן֙
ʻissârôwn
H6241
"tenth"
N-ms
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.
תַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה
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.
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/אֶחָ֑ד
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.
לְ/שִׁבְעַ֖ת
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Prep | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
הַ/כְּבָשִֽׂים
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
Art | N-mp
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 28:21
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Context — Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread
19Present to the LORD a food offering, a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished.
20The grain offering shall consist of fine flour mixed with oil; offer three-tenths of an ephah with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram,
21and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs.
22Include one male goat as a sin offering to make atonement for you. 23You are to present these in addition to the regular morning burnt offering.Numbers 28:21 Summary
This verse, Numbers 28:21, explains that with each of the seven lambs, a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil was to be offered to the Lord. This offering, like the ones in Numbers 28:19-20, was a way for the Israelites to worship and thank God for His provision, similar to the sacrifices described in Leviticus 1:1-17 and the spiritual sacrifices mentioned in 1 Peter 2:5. The specific amounts of flour and oil may symbolize the unique role of each animal in the sacrifice, pointing to the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 10:1-14. By studying this verse, we can learn more about the importance of gratitude, worship, and sacrifice in our relationship with God, as seen in Psalms 95:1-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the different amounts of fine flour mixed with oil in Numbers 28:20-21?
The varying amounts of fine flour mixed with oil, such as three-tenths of an ephah with each bull, two-tenths with the ram, and a tenth with each lamb, may symbolize the different roles and responsibilities of each animal in the sacrifice, as well as the uniqueness of each offering, similar to the varied gifts and callings in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11.
Why are seven male lambs required in Numbers 28:19 and what is the meaning of this number?
The number seven often represents completeness or perfection in the Bible, as seen in Genesis 2:2-3, where God rested on the seventh day, and in Revelation 1:20, where Jesus holds the seven stars; the seven lambs may signify a complete or perfect sacrifice, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ in John 1:29.
How does the grain offering in Numbers 28:20-21 relate to the concept of thanksgiving and worship?
The grain offering, which includes fine flour mixed with oil, is a symbol of gratitude and worship, as seen in Leviticus 2:1-2, where it is described as a pleasing aroma to the Lord; this offering reminds us to express our thanks to God for His provision, just as the Psalmist does in Psalms 100:4-5.
What is the connection between the sin offering in Numbers 28:22 and the burnt offerings in Numbers 28:19-21?
The sin offering, which includes one male goat, is necessary to atone for the sins of the people, as described in Leviticus 4:1-35, and is complementary to the burnt offerings, which represent the people's dedication to God, as seen in Numbers 28:19-21; together, they demonstrate the importance of both atonement and devotion in our relationship with God, as emphasized in Romans 12:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific amount of fine flour mixed with oil, a tenth of an ephah with each lamb, reveal about God's character and attention to detail?
- How can I apply the concept of a grain offering, as described in Numbers 28:20-21, to my own life, expressing gratitude and worship to God?
- What does the use of seven lambs in the burnt offering suggest about the nature of sacrifice and worship, and how can I reflect this in my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, present myself as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, as described in Romans 12:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 28:21
[See comments on Numbers 28:20].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 28:21
And in the fourteenth day of the first month is the passover of the LORD. In the fourteenth day of the first month is the Passover.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 28:21
Chapters 28, 29. P The amounts of public offerings at the sacred seasons The following are the seasons for which offerings are enjoined:—(1) every morning and evening (Numbers 28:3-8), (2) the Sabbath (Numbers 28:9 f.), (3) the first day of each month (Numbers 28:11-15) [the Passover is mentioned Numbers 28:16), but no offering is commanded], (4) the seven days of Unleavened Cakes (Numbers 28:17-25), (5) the Feast of Weeks (Numbers 28:26-31), (6) the first day of the sacred seventh month, i.e. the Feast of Trumpets (Numbers 29:1-6), (7) the tenth day of the seventh month, i.e. the Day of Atonement (Numbers 29:7-11), (8) the fifteenth to the twenty-first day of the seventh month, i.e. the seven days of the Feast of Booths (Numbers 29:12-31), (9) the additional, eighth, day of the Feast of Booths (Numbers 29:35-38). Nos. (7) and (9) shew that the list is post-exilic, for neither was observed before the time of Ezra. The offerings are of four kinds:—burnt-offerings (the flesh of animals), meal-offerings (meal and oil), drink-offerings or libations (wine), and sin-offerings (one he-goat). Similar lists, not, however, so complete and systematic, are found in the Law of Holiness (Leviticus 23) and Ezekiel 45:18 to Ezekiel 46:15. The amounts of the meal-offerings and libations have already been given in Numbers 15:1-16. The animals to be offered are as follows:—4 lambs for a burnt-offering on the Sabbath, and 2 on each of the other days in the week; on all the holy-days except the Sabbath one he-goat for a sin-offering; and in addition to these the following animals: LambsRamsBullocksst day of each month712Each of the 7 days of Unleavened Cakes712Feast of Weeks712st day of 7th month711th day of 7th month711Each of the 7 days of the Feast of Booths also 13 bullocks on the 1st day, and decreasing by one on each succeeding day.142th day of the Feast of Booths711
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 28:21
19-21. Ye shall offer — The same sacrifices, meat and drink offerings, as were required at the new moons. Ezekiel (Ezekiel 45:22-24) predicts a change in these.