Numbers 29:3
Numbers 29:3 in Multiple Translations
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,
And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram,
and their meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil, three tenth parts for the bullock, two tenth parts for the ram,
And their meal offering, the best meal mixed with oil, three tenth parts for an ox, two tenth parts for a male sheep,
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,
And their meat offring shalbe of fine floure mingled with oyle, three tenth deales vnto the bullocke, and two tenth deales vnto the ramme,
and their present, flour mixed with oil, three-tenth deals for the bullock, two-tenth deals for the ram,
and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil: three tenths for the bull, two tenths for the ram,
And their meat-offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth-parts for a bullock, and two tenth-parts for a ram,
And for their sacrifices, three tenths of flour tempered with oil to every calf, two tenths to a ram,
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,
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Numbers 29:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִנְחָתָ֔/ם
סֹ֖לֶת
בְּלוּלָ֣ה
בַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙
לַ/פָּ֔ר
שְׁנֵ֥י
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֖ים
לָ/אָֽיִל
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֔/ם
minchâh
H4503
offering
Conj | N-fs | Suff
סֹ֖לֶת
çôleth
H5560
fine flour
N-fs
בְּלוּלָ֣ה
bâlal
H1101
to mix
V-Qal-Inf-c
בַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Prep | N-ms
שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-mp
לַ/פָּ֔ר
par
H6499
bullock
Prep | N-ms
שְׁנֵ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֖ים
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-mp
לָ/אָֽיִל
ʼayil
H352
ram
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:3
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֔/ם
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
סֹ֖לֶת
çôleth
H5560
"fine flour"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to fine flour, often used in baking and as an offering. It is translated as 'fine flour' or 'meal' in the KJV Bible, and is mentioned in various books, including Leviticus.
Definition: fine flour
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: (fine) flour, meal. See also: Genesis 18:6; Numbers 7:61; Ezekiel 46:14.
בְּלוּלָ֣ה
bâlal
H1101
"to mix"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To feed or anoint, this verb means to give provender to animals or to mix something, like oil. It is used to describe caring for animals or preparing something.
Definition: 1) to mix, mingle, confuse, confound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mingle, confuse 1a2) to mix 1b) (Hithpoel) to mix oneself (among others) 1c) (Hiphil) to fade away
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: anoint, confound, [idiom] fade, mingle, mix (self), give provender, temper. See also: Genesis 11:7; Numbers 7:55; Psalms 92:11.
בַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙
ʻissârôwn
H6241
"tenth"
N-mp
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/פָּ֔ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
שְׁנֵ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֖ים
ʻissârôwn
H6241
"tenth"
N-mp
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.
לָ/אָֽיִל
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Prep | N-ms
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
Study Notes — Numbers 29:3
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Context — The Feast of Trumpets
1“On the first day of the seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly, and you must not do any regular work. This will be a day for you to sound the 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. 5Include one male goat as a sin offering to make atonement for you.Numbers 29:3 Summary
In Numbers 29:3, we learn about the grain offerings that the Israelites were to present to God along with their animal sacrifices. These offerings, made of fine flour mixed with oil, represent the best of what we have to give to God, and the different amounts specified for each animal may symbolize the different roles we play in the community of faith. Just as the Israelites were to carefully prepare and present their offerings to God, we can offer our own 'grain offerings' of time, talent, and resources to Him as an act of worship and devotion, remembering that our worship should be a pleasing aroma to the Lord, as seen in Ephesians 5:1-2 and Philippians 4:18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the grain offerings mentioned in Numbers 29:3?
The grain offerings, made of fine flour mixed with oil, represent the fruit of our labor and our devotion to God, as seen in Leviticus 2:1-2, where it is written that the grain offering is a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
Why are different amounts of grain offerings specified for the bull, ram, and lambs?
The varying amounts of grain offerings may symbolize the different roles and responsibilities within the community of faith, with the bull and ram representing leadership and the lambs representing the flock, as described in Ezekiel 34:1-6 and John 10:1-16.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sacrifice in the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger discussion on sacrifice in the book of Numbers, emphasizing the importance of presenting offerings to God as an act of worship and atonement, as seen in Numbers 28:1-8 and Hebrews 9:22-10:22.
What can we learn from the specific details of the grain offerings in this verse?
The attention to detail in Numbers 29:3, such as the proportions of fine flour mixed with oil, demonstrates the importance of obedience and precision in our worship and service to God, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Matthew 5:18-19.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on Numbers 29:3, what does the concept of presenting grain offerings to God mean to me in my own life, and how can I apply this principle of worship in my daily walk with God?
- How do the different proportions of grain offerings for the bull, ram, and lambs challenge or inspire my understanding of God's character and expectations for my life?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, offer the 'fruit of my labor' to God as an act of worship and devotion, and what areas of my life might I need to surrender or dedicate to Him?
- As I consider the grain offerings in Numbers 29:3, what are some ways I can practically demonstrate my love and gratitude to God, and how can I make my worship more meaningful and sincere?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:3
Ver. 3-5. 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:3
And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD; one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year without blemish: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:3
THE AT THE FEAST OF , Numbers 29:1-6. 1-6. Seventh month — Ethanim, (1 Kings 8:2,) Tisri — our September. It was the going out or revolution, the end and beginning of the civil and jubilee year.