Numbers 28:21
New International Version
and with each of the seven lambs, one-tenth.

New Living Translation
and two quarts with each of the seven lambs.

English Standard Version
a tenth shall you offer for each of the seven lambs;

Berean Standard Bible
and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs.

King James Bible
A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

New King James Version
you shall offer one-tenth of an ephah for each of the seven lambs;

New American Standard Bible
A tenth of an ephah you shall offer for each of the seven lambs;

NASB 1995
A tenth of an ephah you shall offer for each of the seven lambs;

NASB 1977
‘A tenth of an ephah you shall offer for each of the seven lambs,

Legacy Standard Bible
A tenth of an ephah you shall offer for each of the seven lambs;

Amplified Bible
you shall offer a tenth [of an ephah] for each of the seven male lambs;

Christian Standard Bible
Offer two quarts with each of the seven lambs

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Offer two quarts with each of the seven lambs

American Standard Version
a tenth part shalt thou offer for every lamb of the seven lambs;

Contemporary English Version
and one kilogram of flour mixed with oil must be offered with each of the young rams.

English Revised Version
a several tenth part shalt thou offer for every lamb of the seven lambs;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and 8 cups for each of the seven lambs.

Good News Translation
and 2 pounds with each lamb.

International Standard Version
and one tenth of an ephah for each of the seven lambs.

Majority Standard Bible
and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs.

NET Bible
For each of the seven lambs you are to offer one-tenth of an ephah,

New Heart English Bible
You shall offer a tenth part for every lamb of the seven lambs;

Webster's Bible Translation
A several tenth-part shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

World English Bible
You shall offer one tenth for every lamb of the seven lambs;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
you prepare a tenth—a tenth part for one lamb, for the seven lambs,

Young's Literal Translation
a several tenth deal thou preparest for the one lamb, for the seven lambs,

Smith's Literal Translation
A tenth tenth, thou shalt do for the one lamb, for the seven lambs.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
21And the tenth of a tenth, to every lamb, that is to say, to all the seven lambs:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and one tenth for each lamb, that is, for the seven lambs;

New American Bible
You will offer one tenth for each of the seven lambs;

New Revised Standard Version
one-tenth shall you offer for each of the seven lambs;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And a tenth of an ephah you shall offer for every lamb; thus you shall do for every one of the seven lambs.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And onetenth with one lamb, so do with their seven lambs.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
a several tenth part shalt thou offer for every lamb of the seven lambs;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou shalt offer a tenth for each lamb, for the seven lambs.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Passover
20The grain offering shall consist of fine flour mixed with oil; offer three-tenths of an ephah with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram, 21and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs. 22Include one male goat as a sin offering to make atonement for you.…

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 2:14-16
If you bring a grain offering of firstfruits to the LORD, you shall offer crushed heads of new grain roasted on the fire. / And you are to put oil and frankincense on it; it is a grain offering. / 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 6:14-18
Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. / 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. / Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. ...

Leviticus 7:9-10
Likewise, every grain offering that is baked in an oven or cooked in a pan or on a griddle belongs to the priest who presents it, / and every grain offering, whether dry or mixed with oil, belongs equally to all the sons of Aaron.

1 Chronicles 23:29
as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size.

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.

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.

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.

Matthew 5:17-18
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

Matthew 26:26-28
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 14:22-24
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. / He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.


Treasury of Scripture

A several tenth deal shall you offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

Numbers 28:15
And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink 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














and a tenth of an ephah
The ephah was a unit of dry measure used in ancient Israel, roughly equivalent to 22 liters or about 5.8 gallons. A tenth of an ephah would therefore be a small portion, indicating the precision and care in the offerings prescribed by God. This specific measurement reflects the importance of obedience to God's commands in worship. The use of a tenth may also symbolize completeness or wholeness, as the number ten often represents in biblical numerology. This offering is part of the daily sacrifices, emphasizing the regularity and consistency of worship.

with each of the seven lambs
The number seven in the Bible often signifies completeness or perfection, as seen in the creation week. The offering of seven lambs could symbolize a complete and perfect offering to God. Lambs were commonly used in sacrifices, representing innocence and purity, which foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). The daily offering of lambs underscores the need for continual atonement and the constant presence of sin requiring redemption. This practice also points to the future fulfillment in Christ, who provides a once-for-all sacrifice.

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 chosen people of God, who were given specific instructions on how to worship and offer sacrifices.

3. Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where sacrifices and offerings were made.

4. Sacrificial System
The set of offerings and sacrifices commanded by God, including burnt offerings, grain offerings, and others, to maintain a covenant relationship with Him.

5. Feast of Weeks
One of the appointed feasts where these offerings were to be made, emphasizing the importance of obedience and worship.
Teaching Points
Obedience in Worship
The specific instructions for offerings highlight the importance of obedience in worship. God desires that we follow His commands precisely, reflecting our reverence and commitment to Him.

Symbolism of the Grain Offering
The grain offering, made of fine flour and oil, symbolizes dedication and the best of our resources. It reminds us to offer our best to God in all aspects of life, not just in material offerings but in our time, talents, and service.

Consistency in Devotion
The regularity of offerings, such as those described in Numbers 28, teaches us the importance of consistent devotion and worship in our spiritual lives. Regular spiritual disciplines help maintain our relationship with God.

Christ as the Fulfillment
While the Old Testament sacrificial system was a shadow of things to come, Christ is the fulfillment of these offerings. Understanding this helps us appreciate the depth of His sacrifice and encourages us to live in gratitude and obedience.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and
תַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה (ta·‘ă·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

a tenth [of an ephah]
עִשָּׂר֤וֹן (‘iś·śā·rō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6241: A tenth part

with each
הָאֶחָ֑ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

of the seven
לְשִׁבְעַ֖ת (lə·šiḇ·‘aṯ)
Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

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


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