Numbers 28:29
Numbers 28:29 in Multiple Translations
and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs.
A several tenth deal unto one lamb, throughout the seven lambs;
a tenth part 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.
And one tenth deale vnto euery lambe throughout the seuen lambes,
a several tenth deal to the one lamb, for the seven lambs;
one tenth for every lamb of the seven lambs;
A several tenth part to one lamb, throughout the seven lambs;
The tenth of a tenth to every lamb, which in all are seven lambs: a buck goat also,
and with each of the lambs bring two quarts/liters.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 28:29
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Numbers 28:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עִשָּׂרוֹן֙
עִשָּׂר֔וֹן
לַ/כֶּ֖בֶשׂ
הָ/אֶחָ֑ד
לְ/שִׁבְעַ֖ת
הַ/כְּבָשִֽׂים
עִשָּׂרוֹן֙
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-ms
עִשָּׂר֔וֹן
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-ms
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 28:29
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.
עִשָּׂר֔וֹן
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.
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 28:29
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Context — The Feast of Weeks
27Present a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old as a pleasing aroma to the LORD,
28together with their grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil—three-tenths of an ephah with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram,
29and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs.
30Include one male goat to make atonement for you. 31Offer them with their drink offerings in addition to the regular burnt offering and its grain offering. The animals must be unblemished.Numbers 28:29 Summary
This verse, Numbers 28:29, talks about the grain offerings that the Israelites were to bring to God along with their animal sacrifices. The tenth of an ephah of grain with each of the seven lambs represented their dependence on God for their daily needs (as seen in Deuteronomy 8:3) and their gratitude for His provision. Just like the Israelites, we can show our gratitude to God for providing for us by acknowledging Him in our prayers and daily lives (1 Thessalonians 5:18). By reflecting on this verse, we can learn to trust God more fully and appreciate His care for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the grain offerings in Numbers 28:29?
The grain offerings, including the tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs, symbolized the people's dependence on God for their daily bread, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:3, and acknowledged His provision in their lives, as stated in Psalm 136:25.
Why did the grain offerings vary in quantity with each type of animal?
The varying quantities of grain offerings, such as three-tenths of an ephah with each bull and a tenth of an ephah with each lamb, may have represented the different levels of sacrifice and commitment required for different aspects of worship, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-17 and Numbers 15:1-16.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
The offerings described in Numbers 28:29, including the lambs and the grain, were part of the sacrificial system that pointed to the ultimate atonement provided by Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 10:1-18, where the sacrifices were a shadow of the good things to come.
What can we learn from the specificity of the offerings in this verse?
The detailed instructions for the offerings, such as the specific quantities of grain, demonstrate God's attention to detail and His desire for obedience, as seen in Numbers 28:1-31 and Deuteronomy 12:32, where God commands the people to follow His instructions carefully.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of a 'tenth of an ephah' teach me about the importance of proportion and balance in my own life and worship?
- How can I apply the principle of acknowledging God's provision, as seen in the grain offerings, to my daily life and prayers?
- In what ways can I reflect on the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, including Numbers 28:29, to deepen my understanding of Jesus Christ's atonement and its significance in my life?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my dependence on God and acknowledge His provision in my life, just as the Israelites did through their grain offerings?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 28:29
[See comments on Numbers 28:27].
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 28:29
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 28:29
27-31. Two… bullocks — These. the ram, and seven lambs were in addition to the one bullock, two rams, and seven lambs offered with the firstfruits, (Leviticus 23:18, note,) and besides the daily