Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering. Offer it as an aroma pleasing to the LORD. New Living Translation and give a third of a gallon of wine as a liquid offering. This will be a pleasing aroma to the LORD. English Standard Version And for the drink offering you shall offer a third of a hin of wine, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Berean Standard Bible and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. King James Bible And for a drink offering thou shalt offer the third part of an hin of wine, for a sweet savour unto the LORD. New King James Version and as a drink offering you shall offer one-third of a hin of wine as a sweet aroma to the LORD. New American Standard Bible and for the drink offering you shall offer a third of a hin of wine as a soothing aroma to the LORD. NASB 1995 and for the drink offering you shall offer one-third of a hin of wine as a soothing aroma to the LORD. NASB 1977 and for the libation you shall offer one-third of a hin of wine as a soothing aroma to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible and for the drink offering you shall bring near one-third of a hin of wine as a soothing aroma to Yahweh. Amplified Bible And for the drink offering you shall offer a third of a hin of wine, as a sweet and soothing aroma to the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Also present a third of a gallon of wine for a drink offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Also present a third of a gallon of wine for a drink offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.” American Standard Version and for the drink-offering thou shalt offer the third part of a hin of wine, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah. English Revised Version and for the drink offering thou shalt offer the third part of an hin of wine, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation and an offering of 11/4 quarts of wine. Offer them as a soothing aroma to the LORD. Good News Translation together with 3 pints of wine. The odor of these sacrifices is pleasing to the LORD. International Standard Version Now as for your drink offering, offer one third of a hin of wine as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. NET Bible and for a drink offering you must offer one-third of a hin of wine as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. New Heart English Bible and for the drink offering you shall offer the third part of a hin of wine, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And for a drink-offering thou shalt offer the third part of a hin of wine, for a sweet savor to the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. World English Bible and for the drink offering you shall offer the third part of a hin of wine, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you bring a third part of the hin of wine near for a drink-offering—a refreshing fragrance to YHWH. Young's Literal Translation and wine for a libation, a third part of the hin, thou dost bring near -- a sweet fragrance to Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And wine for a libation the third of the hin, thou shalt bring an odor of sweetness to Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall offer the third part of the same measure of wine for the libation, for a sweet savour to the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And he shall offer the same measure, one third part of wine, for the libation, as a sweet odor to the Lord. New American Bible and for a libation, a third of a hin of wine, thereby presenting a pleasing aroma to the LORD. New Revised Standard Version and as a drink offering you shall offer one-third of a hin of wine, a pleasing odor to the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd for a drink offering you shall offer a third part of a hin of wine, for a sweet savour to the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And for a drink offering bring a third of a hin of wine, a fragrance of savor to LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and for the drink-offering thou shalt present the third part of a hin of wine, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall offer for a smell of sweet savour to the Lord wine for a drink-offering, the third part of a hin. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws about Offerings…6With 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, 7and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 8When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD,… Cross References Leviticus 23:13 along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil—a food offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. Exodus 29:40 With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. Leviticus 2:1-2 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 23:18 Along with the bread you are to present seven unblemished male lambs a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They will be a burnt offering to the LORD, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 23:37 These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies for presenting food offerings to the LORD—burnt offerings and grain offerings, sacrifices and drink offerings, each on its designated day. Leviticus 1:9 The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 1:13 The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 1:17 He shall tear it open by its wings, without dividing the bird completely. And the priest is to burn it on the altar atop the burning wood. It is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 2:9 The priest is to remove the memorial portion from the grain offering and burn it on the altar as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 2:16 The priest shall then burn the memorial portion of the crushed grain and the oil, together with all its frankincense, as a food offering to the LORD. Leviticus 6:15 The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 6:21 It shall be prepared with oil on a griddle; you are to bring it well-kneaded and present it as a grain offering broken in pieces, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 7:10 and every grain offering, whether dry or mixed with oil, belongs equally to all the sons of Aaron. Leviticus 9:17 Next he presented the grain offering, took a handful of it, and burned it on the altar in addition to the morning’s burnt offering. Leviticus 14:10 On the eighth day he is to bring two unblemished male lambs, an unblemished ewe lamb a year old, a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil, and one log of olive oil. Treasury of Scripture And for a drink offering you shall offer the third part of an hin of wine, for a sweet smell to the LORD. Jump to Previous Aroma Drink Drink-Offering Hin Part Pleasant Pleasing Present Savor Savour Smell Soothing Sweet Third WineJump to Next Aroma Drink Drink-Offering Hin Part Pleasant Pleasing Present Savor Savour Smell Soothing Sweet Third WineNumbers 15 1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering14. The stranger is under the same law 17. The law of the first of the dough 22. The sacrifice for sins of ignorance 30. The punishment of presumption 32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned 37. The law of tassels and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering In the context of ancient Israelite worship, a "hin" was a unit of liquid measurement, approximately equivalent to about 1.5 gallons or 5.7 liters. Therefore, a third of a hin would be about 0.5 gallons or 1.9 liters. The use of wine in offerings was common in the sacrificial system outlined in the Torah. Wine, a staple in the ancient Near East, symbolized joy and celebration. The drink offering was poured out on the altar, signifying the complete dedication and surrender of the worshiper to God. This practice is seen throughout the Pentateuch and is a part of the broader sacrificial system that pointed to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who poured out His life for humanity (Philippians 2:17). a pleasing aroma to the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the laws and instructions from God, including those concerning offerings. 2. Israelites The people of God who were given these laws to follow as part of their covenant relationship with Him. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who established the covenant and provided the laws for worship and daily living. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites were journeying towards and where these laws would be practiced. 5. Drink Offering A specific type of offering involving wine, symbolizing joy and dedication to God. Teaching Points Understanding OfferingsThe drink offering in Numbers 15:7 is part of a larger system of sacrifices that were meant to express devotion and gratitude to God. Understanding these offerings helps us appreciate the depth of worship in the Old Testament. Symbolism of Wine Wine, as a drink offering, symbolizes joy and celebration. It reminds us that our worship should be joyful and wholehearted, reflecting our gratitude for God's provision. Pleasing Aroma to the LORD The phrase "a pleasing aroma to the LORD" signifies God's acceptance of the offering. Our lives, when lived in obedience and devotion, can also be a pleasing aroma to God. Covenant Relationship The offerings were part of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. As Christians, we are called to live in a covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ, offering our lives as a testament to His grace. New Testament Fulfillment While the specific offerings are no longer required, they point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Our response is to live sacrificially, serving God and others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 15:7?2. How does Numbers 15:7 illustrate the importance of offerings in worshiping God? 3. What does the "third of a hin of wine" symbolize in this context? 4. How can we apply the principle of offerings in Numbers 15:7 today? 5. How does Numbers 15:7 connect to New Testament teachings on sacrificial giving? 6. What does Numbers 15:7 teach about obedience and reverence in our spiritual lives? 7. What is the significance of the drink offering in Numbers 15:7? 8. How does Numbers 15:7 relate to the concept of sacrifice in Christianity? 9. Why is wine used as a drink offering in Numbers 15:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 15? 11. What is the significance of the biblical drink offering? 12. What was the source of Samson's strength? 13. Numbers 28:7 mentions wine for drink offerings; how was wine produced, transported, and preserved under desert conditions? 14. Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)? What Does Numbers 15:7 Mean Setting within Numbers 15Numbers 15 follows Israel’s rebellion in chapter 14 and God’s assurance that He will still bring a future generation into the land. Verses 1-16 lay out grain, oil, and wine accompaniments for every burnt or fellowship offering “when you enter the land” (15:2, cf. Deuteronomy 12:10-11). The details reinforce God’s faithfulness to His covenant promises despite human failure (cf. 2 Timothy 2:13). and a third of a hin of wine • A “hin” is roughly a gallon; a third would be about 1.3 liters—generous, not token. • Wine represents joy and abundance promised in the land (Deuteronomy 7:13; Psalm 104:15). • God specifies exact measures (Exodus 29:40) to show He cares about precision in worship and the heart that delights to give Him the best (Malachi 1:8-9). • The inclusion of wine with every sacrifice points to daily dependence on God’s provision, anticipating Jesus turning water into wine as a sign of messianic fullness (John 2:1-11). as a drink offering • The wine was poured out beside the altar (Leviticus 23:13), symbolizing total surrender of the worshiper’s life. • Earlier glimpses appear with Jacob (Genesis 35:14) and later with Samuel’s dedication of Israel (1 Samuel 7:6). • Paul employs the same image, “I am already being poured out like a drink offering” (Philippians 2:17; 2 Timothy 4:6), showing believers are called to the same costly devotion fulfilled perfectly in Christ. • The drink offering complements, never replaces, the blood sacrifice, hinting that fellowship with God flows from atonement already made (Hebrews 9:22). a pleasing aroma to the LORD • “Pleasing aroma” is covenant language for sacrifice God accepts (Genesis 8:21; Exodus 29:18). • The fragrance is not for God’s senses but a relational declaration that obedient faith meets His holy standard (1 Samuel 15:22). • Ultimately, every Old Testament aroma points to Jesus, “who loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2). • Because the Lord is pleased, He invites His people to share in that acceptance, motivating grateful service (Romans 12:1). summary Numbers 15:7 teaches that God delights in wholehearted, precisely obeyed worship. The specific measure of wine highlights His promised abundance; the act of pouring it out underscores complete surrender; and the resulting “pleasing aroma” reassures us of acceptance grounded in sacrificial atonement—truths ultimately fulfilled and modeled in Jesus Christ. Hebrew [and]תַּקְרִ֥יב (taq·rîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach a third שְׁלִשִׁ֣ית (šə·li·šîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular construct Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) of a hin הַהִ֑ין (ha·hîn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1969: A hin (a liquid measure) of wine וְיַ֥יִן (wə·ya·yin) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication as a drink offering, לַנֶּ֖סֶךְ (lan·ne·seḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5262: A libation, a cast idol a pleasing נִיחֹ֖חַ (nî·ḥō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5207: A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing aroma רֵֽיחַ־ (rê·aḥ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7381: To smell, perceive odor to the LORD. לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Numbers 15:7 NIVNumbers 15:7 NLT Numbers 15:7 ESV Numbers 15:7 NASB Numbers 15:7 KJV Numbers 15:7 BibleApps.com Numbers 15:7 Biblia Paralela Numbers 15:7 Chinese Bible Numbers 15:7 French Bible Numbers 15:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 15:7 And for the drink offering you shall (Nu Num.) |
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