Numbers 29:15
Numbers 29:15 in Multiple Translations
and a tenth of an ephah with each of the fourteen lambs.
And a several tenth deal to each lamb of the fourteen lambs:
and a tenth part for every lamb of the fourteen lambs;
And a separate tenth part for every one of the fourteen lambs;
and one tenth of an ephah for each of the fourteen lambs.
And one tenth deale vnto eche of ye fourteene lambes,
and a several tenth deal to the one lamb, for the fourteen lambs,
and one tenth for every lamb of the fourteen lambs;
And a several tenth-part to each lamb of the fourteen lambs:
And the tenth of a tenth to every lamb, being in all fourteen lambs:
With each of the 14 lambs, bring two quarts/liters.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 29:15
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Numbers 29:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עִשָּׂרׄוֹן֙
עִשָּׂר֔וֹן
לַ/כֶּ֖בֶשׂ
הָ/אֶחָ֑ד
לְ/אַרְבָּעָ֥ה
עָשָׂ֖ר
כְּבָשִֽׂים
וְ/עִשָּׂרׄוֹן֙
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
Conj | N-ms
עִשָּׂר֔וֹן
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-ms
לַ/כֶּ֖בֶשׂ
kebes
H3532
lamb
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
לְ/אַרְבָּעָ֥ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Prep | Adj
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
כְּבָשִֽׂים
kebes
H3532
lamb
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:15
וְ/עִשָּׂרׄוֹן֙
ʻissârôwn
H6241
"tenth"
Conj | 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/אַרְבָּעָ֥ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Prep | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
כְּבָשִֽׂים
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
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 29:15
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Context — The Feast of Tabernacles
13As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,
14along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams,
15and a tenth of an ephah with each of the fourteen lambs.
16Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. 17On the second day you are to present twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,Numbers 29:15 Summary
The verse Numbers 29:15 describes a specific offering of flour with fourteen male lambs, which was part of the worship and sacrifice system in the Old Testament. This offering was a way for the people to show their reverence and obedience to God, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:13, where it is written that we should fear and serve the Lord. The details of the offering, such as the amount of flour, demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions carefully, as seen in Joshua 1:8, where it is written that meditating on God's Word brings success. By studying this verse, we can learn about the value of reverence, obedience, and attention to detail in our own relationship with God (Psalm 119:10).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the different amounts of flour offered with each type of animal in Numbers 29:15?
The varying amounts of flour, such as a tenth of an ephah with each lamb, may symbolize the different roles and responsibilities within the community of Israel, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-17, where specific instructions are given for various offerings.
Why are fourteen male lambs required for this offering, as stated in Numbers 29:15?
The fourteen male lambs may represent the twelve tribes of Israel, plus two additional lambs, symbolizing the priestly tribe of Levi and the role of the high priest, as mentioned in Exodus 28:1, where the priesthood is established.
How does the offering described in Numbers 29:15 relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
The offerings, including the grain and animal sacrifices, were a means of atonement for the people, as seen in Leviticus 1:4, where it is written that the offering makes atonement for the one presenting it, and in Romans 5:11, where Jesus Christ is described as our atonement.
What can we learn from the specific details of the offerings in Numbers 29:15, such as the amount of flour and the type of animals?
The attention to detail in the offerings, as described in Numbers 29:15 and other passages like Exodus 25:1-9, where the tabernacle is described, demonstrates the importance of obedience and reverence in worship, as seen in John 4:24, where it is written that God is a Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
Reflection Questions
- What does the precision of the offerings in Numbers 29:15 teach me about the character of God and His desire for reverence in worship?
- How can I apply the principle of specific, detailed obedience, as seen in Numbers 29:15, to my own life and relationship with God?
- In what ways can I offer myself, like the lambs and other animals in Numbers 29:15, as a living sacrifice to God, as described in Romans 12:1-2?
- What does the use of flour, oil, and other elements in the offerings, as mentioned in Numbers 29:15, symbolize in terms of my own spiritual nourishment and growth?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:15
[See comments on Numbers 29:13].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:15
And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the LORD seven days: On the fifteenth day - was to be held
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:15
THE FEAST OF — , Numbers 29:12-40.The cycle of Jewish feasts culminated in this, the grandest and most joyful of all.