Numbers 29:3

Verse

together with their grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil—three-tenths of an ephah with the bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram,

American Standard Version (1901)

and their meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil, three tenth parts for the bullock, two tenth parts for the ram,

Bible in Basic English

And their meal offering, the best meal mixed with oil, three tenth parts for an ox, two tenth parts for a male sheep,

Free Bible Version

along with their grain offerings of the best flour mixed with olive oil: three-tenths of an ephah for the bull, two-tenths of an ephah for the ram,

King James (Authorized) Version

And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram,

One Unity Resource Bible

and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three tenths for the bull, two tenths for the ram,

Translation for Translators

With these animals bring an offering of grain consisting of finely-ground flour mixed with olive oil. With the bull, bring six quarts/liters. With the male sheep, bring four quarts/liters,

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must offer with them their grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three-tenths of an ephah for the bull, two-tenths for the ram,

Noah Webster Bible

And their meat-offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth-parts for a bullock, and two tenth-parts for a ram,

World English Bible

and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil: three tenths for the bull, two tenths for the ram,

Young's Literal Translation

and their present, flour mixed with oil, three-tenth deals for the bullock, two-tenth deals for the ram,

Context

The Feast of Trumpets

²As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, ³together with their grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil—three-tenths of an ephah with the bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram, ⁴and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven male lambs.

Summary

In Numbers 29:3, the verse outlines the offerings to be presented to the Lord on the Feast of Trumpets, which was a significant holy day in the Israelite calendar. The sacrifices of a young bull, a ram, and seven male lambs without defect, along with their corresponding grain offerings and drink offerings, were to be made as a pleasing aroma to the Lord. This verse underscores the importance of obedience and worship in honoring God through the prescribed rituals and offerings. It also symbolizes the Israelites' dependence on God for provision and protection as they observed these sacred feasts.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And their meat offering,.... Which went along with the creatures offered for a burnt offering; the quantity of flour and oil used in it was the same, for a bullock, a ram, and each lamb, as in the offerings at the new moons, feast of unleavened bread and the day of firstfruits, Num 28:10 and a kid of the goats was also offered for a sin offering at this time, as in those seasons, and for the same purpose, to make atonement for the sins of their holy things. and a kid of the goats was also offered for a sin offering at this time, as in those seasons, and for the same purpose, to make atonement for the sins of their holy things. Numbers 29:6 num 29:6 num 29:6 num 29:6Beside the burnt offering of the month, and his meat offering,.... The bullock, ram, and seven lambs, were offered on this day, besides the two bullocks, one ram, and seven lambs, which were offered on it, on account of its being the first day of the month and besides the meat offering that went along with them; these were not omitted on account of those additional sacrifices: and the daily burnt offering; the two lambs of the daily sacrifice; these also were offered as usual, so that there were offered on this day three bullocks, two rams, and sixteen lambs: and his meat offering, and their drink offerings, according to their manner; these also were offered with the daily sacrifice, according to the law and rule prescribed for the making of them, and all were for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the Lord; for they were burnt sacrifices, and very acceptable to the Lord, as they were types of the better sacrifice, with which he is infinitely well pleased; and it is with respect to that that such a number of sacrifices were appointed.