Numbers 29:9
Numbers 29:9 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 to a bullock, and two tenth deals to one ram,
and their meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil, three tenth parts for the bullock, two tenth parts for the one ram,
And their meal offering, the best meal mixed with oil, three tenth parts for an ox, two tenth parts for a male sheep,
They are to be accompanied by 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 meate offering shall be of fine floure mingled with oyle, three tenth deales to a bullocke, and two tenth deales to a ramme,
and their present, flour mixed with oil, three-tenth deals for the bullock, two-tenth deals for the one ram,
and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil: three tenths for the bull, two tenths for the one ram,
And their meat-offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth-parts to a bullock, and two tenth-parts to one ram,
And for their sacrifices, three tenths of flour tempered with oil to every calf, two tenths to a ram,
With the bull, bring an offering of grain consisting of six quarts/liters of nice flour mixed with olive oil. With the male sheep, bring four quarts/liters.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 29:9
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Numbers 29:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִנְחָתָ֔/ם
סֹ֖לֶת
בְּלוּלָ֣ה
בַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙
לַ/פָּ֔ר
שְׁנֵי֙
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֔ים
לָ/אַ֖יִל
הָ/אֶחָֽד
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
שְׁנֵי֙
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֔ים
ʻissârôwn
H6241
tenth
N-mp
לָ/אַ֖יִל
ʼayil
H352
ram
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:9
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.
שְׁנֵי֙
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.
עֶשְׂרֹנִ֔ים
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/אַ֖יִל
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.
הָ/אֶחָֽד
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 29:9
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Context — The Day of Atonement
7On the tenth day of this seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly, and you shall humble yourselves; you must not do any work.
8Present as a pleasing aroma to the LORD a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished,
9together 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,
10and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs. 11Include one male goat for a sin offering, in addition to the sin offering of atonement and the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offerings.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 15:3–12 | and you present an offering made by fire to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast— then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil. With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering. With a ram you are to prepare a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a third of a hin of olive oil, and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil. Also present half a hin of wine as a drink offering. It is an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. This is to be done for each bull, ram, lamb, or goat. This is how you must prepare each one, no matter how many. |
Numbers 29:9 Summary
In Numbers 29:9, God instructs the people of Israel to offer grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil along with their animal sacrifices. This represents our dependence on God for our daily bread and our desire to honor Him with the best of what we have, just as Jesus taught us to pray for our 'daily bread' in Matthew 6:11. By following these instructions, the Israelites demonstrated their obedience and worship, and we can do the same by offering our lives and resources to God as a pleasing sacrifice, as described in Romans 12:1-2. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can practically offer our 'firstfruits' to God and cultivate a deeper sense of dependence on Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the grain offerings mentioned in Numbers 29:9?
The grain offerings, made of fine flour mixed with oil, represent the fruit of our labor and our dependence on God for provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 26:1-11, where the people of Israel are instructed to offer the firstfruits of their harvest to God.
Why are different amounts of grain offerings specified for the bull, ram, and lambs in Numbers 29:9-10?
The varying amounts of grain offerings may symbolize the different roles and responsibilities within the community, with the bull representing leadership and the lambs representing the people, as hinted at in Ezekiel 34:1-10, where God holds leaders accountable for their actions.
How does the use of oil in the grain offerings relate to our spiritual lives?
The oil in the grain offerings may represent the anointing and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13, where David is anointed with oil to become king, and in Acts 1:8, where the disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit to become witnesses for Jesus Christ.
What can we learn from the specific instructions for the grain offerings in Numbers 29:9?
The detailed instructions for the grain offerings demonstrate God's attention to detail and His desire for obedience and worship that is pleasing to Him, as expressed in John 4:23-24, where Jesus teaches that true worshipers will worship God in spirit and truth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically offer the 'firstfruits' of my labor and resources to God, as represented by the grain offerings in Numbers 29:9?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of dependence on God for my daily provision, just as the Israelites relied on Him for their harvest?
- In what ways can I, like the bull, ram, and lambs, offer myself as a 'living sacrifice' to God, as described in Romans 12:1-2?
- How can I balance the need for specific instructions and guidelines in my spiritual life with the importance of worshiping God 'in spirit and truth', as taught by Jesus in John 4:23-24?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:9
Ver. 9,10. And their meat offering,.... Which was of the same quantity of flour and oil, for a bullock, a ram, and a lamb, as for the meat offering on the first day of the month.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:9
And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work therein: Ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month -
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:9
ON THE DAY OF , Numbers 29:7-11. 7-11. On this day the sacrifices were the same as on the day of new moon of the seventh month, in addition to the sin offering peculiar to the yom kippur, the day of