Numbers 28:14 Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine with each bull, a third of a hin with the ram, and a quarter hin with each lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering to be made at each new moon throughout the year.

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New International Version
With each bull there is to be a drink offering of half a hin of wine; with the ram, a third of a hin; and with each lamb, a quarter of a hin. This is the monthly burnt offering to be made at each new moon during the year.

New Living Translation
You must also present a liquid offering with each sacrifice: two quarts of wine for each bull, a third of a gallon for the ram, and one quart for each lamb. Present this monthly burnt offering on the first day of each month throughout the year.

English Standard Version
Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull, a third of a hin for a ram, and a quarter of a hin for a lamb. This is the burnt offering of each month throughout the months of the year.

Berean Standard Bible
Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine with each bull, a third of a hin with the ram, and a quarter hin with each lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering to be made at each new moon throughout the year.

King James Bible
And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock, and the third part of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth part of an hin unto a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

New King James Version
Their drink offering shall be half a hin of wine for a bull, one-third of a hin for a ram, and one-fourth of a hin for a lamb; this is the burnt offering for each month throughout the months of the year.

New American Standard Bible
Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull and a third of a hin for the ram and a fourth of a hin for a lamb; this is the burnt offering of each month throughout the months of the year.

NASB 1995
‘Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull and a third of a hin for the ram and a fourth of a hin for a lamb; this is the burnt offering of each month throughout the months of the year.

NASB 1977
‘And their libations shall be half a hin of wine for a bull and a third of a hin for the ram and a fourth of a hin for a lamb; this is the burnt offering of each month throughout the months of the year.

Legacy Standard Bible
And their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull and a third of a hin for the ram and a fourth of a hin for a lamb; this is the burnt offering of each month throughout the months of the year.

Amplified Bible
Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull, and a third of a hin for a ram, and a fourth of a hin for a lamb. This is the burnt offering of each month throughout the months of the year.

Christian Standard Bible
Their drink offerings are to be two quarts of wine with each bull, one and a third quarts with the ram, and one quart with each male lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering for all the months of the year.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their drink offerings are to be two quarts of wine with each bull, one and a third quarts with the ram, and one quart with each male lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering for all the months of the year.

American Standard Version
And their drink-offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bullock, and the third part of a hin for the ram, and the fourth part of a hin for a lamb: this is the burnt-offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

English Revised Version
And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine for a bullock, and the third part of an hin for the ram, and the fourth part of an hin for a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The wine offering that goes with each bull will be 2 quarts of wine, with each ram 1 1/2 quarts of wine, and with each lamb 1 quart of wine. This will be the monthly burnt offering for every month of the year.

Good News Translation
The proper wine offering is 4 pints of wine with each bull, 3 pints with the ram, and 2 pints with each lamb. This is the regulation for the burnt offering for the first day of each month throughout the year.

International Standard Version
Their drink offerings are to be half a hin of wine for each bull, one third of a hin for the ram, and one fourth of a hin for each lamb. This burnt offering is to be presented each and every month throughout the year.

Majority Standard Bible
Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine with each bull, a third of a hin with the ram, and a quarter hin with each lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering to be made at each new moon throughout the year.

NET Bible
For their drink offerings, include half a hin of wine with each bull, one-third of a hin for the ram, and one-fourth of a hin for each lamb. This is the burnt offering for each month throughout the months of the year.

New Heart English Bible
Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull, and the third part of a hin for the ram, and the fourth part of a hin for a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

Webster's Bible Translation
And their drink-offering shall be half a hin of wine to a bullock, and the third part of a hin to a ram, and a fourth part of a hin to a lamb: this is the burnt-offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

World English Bible
Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull, the third part of a hin for the ram, and the fourth part of a hin for a lamb. This is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and their drink-offerings are a half of the hin for a bullock, and a third of the hin for a ram, and a fourth of the hin for a lamb, of wine; this [is] the burnt-offering of every month for the months of the year.

Young's Literal Translation
and their libations are a half of the hin to a bullock, and a third of the hin to a ram, and a fourth of the hin to a lamb, of wine; this is the burnt-offering of every month for the months of the year;

Smith's Literal Translation
And their libations shall be half of the hin for the bullock, and the third of the hin for the ram; and the fourth of the hin of wine for the lamb: this the burnt-offering of the month in its month, for the months of the year.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And these shall be the libations of wine that are to be poured out for every victim: Half a hin for every calf, a third for a ram, and a fourth for a lamb. This shall be the holocaust for every month, as they succeed one another in the course of the year.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now these shall be the libations of wine, which are to be poured out for each victim: one half portion of a hin for each calf, one third for a ram, and one fourth for a lamb. This shall be the holocaust for all the months, as they succeed one another in the turning of the year.

New American Bible
Their libations will consist of a half a hin of wine for each bull, a third of a hin for the ram, and a fourth of a hin for each lamb. This is the burnt offering for the new moon, for every new moon through the months of the year.

New Revised Standard Version
Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull, one-third of a hin for a ram, and one-fourth of a hin for a lamb. This is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine to a bullock and a third part of a hin to a ram and a fourth part of a hin to a lamb; this is the burnt offering of the beginning of every month throughout the months of the year.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And their drink offerings of wine shall be a half of a hin with an ox and a third of a hin shall be with a ram and a fourth of a hin shall be with a lamb; this is the burning peace offering of the first of the months in all the months of the year.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And their drink-offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bullock, and the third part of a hin for the ram, and the fourth part of a hin for a lamb. This is the burnt-offering of every new moon throughout the months of the year.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Their drink-offering shall be the half of a hin for one calf; and the third of a hin for one ram; and the fourth part of a hin of wine for one lamb: this is the whole-burnt-offering monthly throughout the months of the year.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

The Monthly Offerings
…13and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each lamb. This is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. 14Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine with each bull, a third of a hin with the ram, and a quarter hin with each lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering to be made at each new moon throughout the year. 15In addition to the regular burnt offering with its drink offering, one male goat is to be presented to the LORD as a sin offering.…

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Cross References

Exodus 29:38-42
This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / 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 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.

2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

Ezra 3:4-5
They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day. / After that, they presented the regular burnt offerings and those for New Moons and for all the appointed sacred feasts of the LORD, as well as all the freewill offerings brought to the LORD.

Nehemiah 10:33
for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.

Ezekiel 45:17
And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.

1 Chronicles 23:31
Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them.

2 Chronicles 8:13
He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.

2 Chronicles 31:3
The king contributed from his own possessions for the regular morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, as written in the Law of the LORD.

Hosea 9:5
What will you do on the appointed day, on the day of the LORD’s feast?

Joel 1:13
Put on sackcloth and lament, O priests; wail, O ministers of the altar. Come, spend the night in sackcloth, O ministers of my God, because the grain and drink offerings are withheld from the house of your God.

Matthew 26:28-29
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. / I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

Luke 22:18-20
For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.” / And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.

Hebrews 9:22
According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Hebrews 10:4-10
because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. / Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. / In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. ...

Treasury of Scripture

And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine to a bullock, and the third part of an hin to a ram, and a fourth part of an hin to a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

one kid

Numbers 28:22
And one goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.

Numbers 15:24
Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering.

Leviticus 4:23
Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish:

beside

Numbers 28:3,10,11
And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt offering…

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Numbers 28

1. Offerings are to be observed
3. The continual burnt offering
9. The offering on the Sabbath
11. On the new Moons
16. At the Passover
26. In the day of the firstfruits

Study Bible

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Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine with each bull
In the ancient Near Eastern context, drink offerings were a common practice, symbolizing the pouring out of one's life or spirit in devotion to God. A "hin" is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure, approximately equivalent to 3.5 liters or 0.92 gallons. The specification of "half a hin" for each bull indicates the significant value and importance of the offering, as bulls were considered the most valuable of sacrificial animals. This offering reflects the abundance and richness of God's provision and the worshiper's gratitude. The use of wine, a symbol of joy and celebration, underscores the celebratory nature of worship and the acknowledgment of God's blessings.

a third of a hin with the ram
The ram, often associated with leadership and strength, requires a lesser amount of wine, "a third of a hin," compared to the bull. This reflects the hierarchical structure of sacrificial offerings, where the value and significance of the animal determine the quantity of the accompanying drink offering. The ram's offering is still substantial, indicating its importance in the sacrificial system. This practice can be seen as a precursor to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who fulfills and surpasses all Old Testament sacrifices.

and a quarter hin with each lamb
The lamb, a common sacrificial animal, requires "a quarter hin" of wine, the smallest measure among the specified offerings. This reflects the lamb's role as a more frequent and accessible offering for the people. The lamb is a significant type of Christ, who is referred to as the Lamb of God in the New Testament (John 1:29). The lamb's sacrifice points to the innocence and purity of Christ, who was sacrificed for the sins of humanity. The drink offering accompanying the lamb highlights the completeness of the sacrifice and the joy of redemption.

This is the monthly burnt offering
The monthly burnt offering signifies a regular, ongoing commitment to worship and obedience to God. Burnt offerings were entirely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication and surrender to God's will. This regularity emphasizes the importance of consistent worship and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty over time and seasons. It serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, requiring continual renewal and devotion.

to be made at each new moon throughout the year
The new moon marked the beginning of the Hebrew month and was a time of renewal and reflection. Offering sacrifices at the new moon aligns with the biblical theme of new beginnings and God's faithfulness in providing for His people. This practice underscores the cyclical nature of worship and the need for regular spiritual renewal. The new moon offerings are a reminder of God's creation order and His control over time, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of time in Christ's return. The regularity of these offerings throughout the year highlights the perpetual nature of God's covenant and the ongoing need for atonement and worship.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the laws and instructions from God, including the sacrificial system outlined in Numbers.

2. Israelites
The people of God who were given these instructions to follow as part of their covenant relationship with Him.

3. Tabernacle
The place where the Israelites were to bring their offerings and sacrifices, serving as the dwelling place of God among His people.

4. Sacrificial System
The system of offerings and sacrifices instituted by God for the Israelites, which included burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings.

5. Drink Offering
A specific type of offering involving wine, which was poured out as part of the sacrificial rituals.

Teaching Points

Understanding the Sacrificial System
The sacrificial system was a means for the Israelites to maintain a right relationship with God. It pointed to the need for atonement and the seriousness of sin.

Symbolism of the Drink Offering
The drink offering, involving wine, symbolizes joy and celebration in the presence of God. It also signifies the pouring out of one's life in service to God.

Consistency in Worship
The regularity of the offerings ("throughout the months of the year") teaches the importance of consistent and faithful worship in the life of a believer.

Christ as the Fulfillment
Jesus Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of the sacrificial system. Believers are called to live lives of spiritual sacrifice, offering themselves wholly to God.

Application in Daily Life
Just as the Israelites were to offer their best to God, Christians are encouraged to offer their time, talents, and resources in service to God and others.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Their drink offerings
וְנִסְכֵּיהֶ֗ם (wə·nis·kê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5262: A libation, a cast idol

shall be
יִהְיֶ֨ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

half
חֲצִ֣י (ḥă·ṣî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2677: The half, middle

a hin
הַהִין֩ (ha·hîn)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1969: A hin (a liquid measure)

of wine
יָ֑יִן (yā·yin)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication

with each bull,
לַפָּ֜ר (lap·pār)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer

a third
וּשְׁלִישִׁ֧ת (ū·šə·lî·šiṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Number - ordinal feminine singular construct
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

of a hin
הַהִ֣ין (ha·hîn)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1969: A hin (a liquid measure)

with the ram,
לָאַ֗יִל (lā·’a·yil)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

and a quarter
וּרְבִיעִ֥ת (ū·rə·ḇî·‘iṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Number - ordinal feminine singular construct
Strong's 7243: Fourth, a fourth

hin
הַהִ֛ין (ha·hîn)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1969: A hin (a liquid measure)

with each lamb.
לַכֶּ֖בֶשׂ (lak·ke·ḇeś)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3532: A lamb

This
זֹ֣את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

is the monthly
חֹ֙דֶשׁ֙ (ḥō·ḏeš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

burnt offering
עֹלַ֥ת (‘ō·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

to be made at each new moon
בְּחָדְשׁ֔וֹ (bə·ḥā·ḏə·šōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

throughout the year.
הַשָּׁנָֽה׃ (haš·šā·nāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

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