Numbers 29:14
New International Version
With each of the thirteen bulls offer a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of the finest flour mixed with oil; with each of the two rams, two-tenths;

New Living Translation
Each of these offerings must be accompanied by a grain offering of choice flour moistened with olive oil—six quarts for each of the thirteen bulls, four quarts for each of the two rams,

English Standard Version
and their grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, three tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two tenths for each of the two rams,

Berean Standard Bible
along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams,

King James Bible
And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals unto every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth deals to each ram of the two rams,

New King James Version
Their grain offering shall be of fine flour mixed with oil: three-tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths for each of the two rams,

New American Standard Bible
and their grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil: three-tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths for each of the two rams,

NASB 1995
and their grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil: three-tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths for each of the two rams,

NASB 1977
and their grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three-tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths for each of the two rams,

Legacy Standard Bible
and their grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil: three-tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths for each of the two rams,

Amplified Bible
and their grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three-tenths [of an ephah] for each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths for each of the two rams,

Christian Standard Bible
Their grain offering is to be of fine flour mixed with oil, six quarts with each of the thirteen bulls, four quarts with each of the two rams,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their grain offering is to be of fine flour mixed with oil, six quarts with each of the 13 bulls, four quarts with each of the two rams,

American Standard Version
and their meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil, three tenth parts for every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth parts for each ram of the two rams,

Contemporary English Version
Three kilograms of your finest flour mixed with olive oil must be offered with each bull as a grain sacrifice. Two kilograms of flour mixed with oil must be offered with each of the rams,

English Revised Version
and their meal offering, fine flour mingled with oil, three tenth parts for every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth parts for each ram of the two rams,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Along with them bring grain offerings of flour mixed with olive oil. Bring 24 cups for each of the 13 bulls, 16 cups for each of the 2 rams,

Good News Translation
Offer the proper grain offering of flour mixed with olive oil: 6 pounds of flour with each bull, 4 pounds with each ram,

International Standard Version
along with their grain offering of fine flour mixed with olive oil—three tenths for each of the thirteen bulls, two tenths for each of the two rams,

Majority Standard Bible
along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams,

NET Bible
Their grain offering must be of finely ground flour mixed with olive oil, three-tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah for each of the two rams,

New Heart English Bible
and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three tenth parts for every bull of the thirteen bulls, two tenth parts for each ram of the two rams,

Webster's Bible Translation
And their meat-offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth-parts to every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth-parts to each ram of the two rams,

World English Bible
and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil: three tenths for every bull of the thirteen bulls, two tenths for each ram of the two rams,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and their present of flour mixed with oil: three-tenth parts for one bullock, for the thirteen bullocks, two-tenth parts for one ram, for the two rams,

Young's Literal Translation
and their present, flour mixed with oil, three-tenth deals to the one bullock, for the thirteen bullocks, two-tenth deals to the one ram, for the two rams,

Smith's Literal Translation
And their gift fine flour mingled with oil, three tenths for the one bullock, for the thirteen bullocks, two tenths for the one ram, for the two rams,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And for their libations three tenths of flour tempered with oil to every calf, being in all thirteen calves: and two tenths to each ram, being two rams,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and as their libations, fine wheat flour sprinkled with oil: three tenths for each calf, which is all together thirteen calves, and two tenths for each ram, that is, all together two rams,

New American Bible
Their grain offerings will be of bran flour mixed with oil: three tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two tenths for each of the two rams,

New Revised Standard Version
Their grain offering shall be of choice flour mixed with oil, three-tenths of an ephah for each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths for each of the two rams,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And their meal offering shall be of fine flour mixed with oil, three tenths of an ephah for every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenths of an ephah for each of the two rams,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And their offering of threetenths fine flour mixed with oil with one ox; so with the thirteen oxen and two tenths with one ram, so with the two rams,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and their meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil, three tenth parts for every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth parts for each ram of the two rams,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
their meat-offerings shall be fine flour mingled with oil; there shall be three tenth deals for one calf, for the thirteen calves; and two tenth deals for one ram, for the two rams.

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Context
The Feast of Tabernacles
13As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present an offering made by fire, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, 14along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams, 15and a tenth of an ephah with each of the fourteen lambs.…

Cross References
Leviticus 23:18-19
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. / You shall also prepare one male goat as a sin offering and two male lambs a year old as a peace offering.

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. ...

Numbers 28:11-15
At the beginning of every month, you are to present to the LORD a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, / along with three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with the ram, / and 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, a food offering to the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 29:21-24
They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. / So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood and splattered it on the altar. They slaughtered the rams and splattered the blood on the altar. And they slaughtered the lambs and splattered the blood on the altar. / Then they brought the goats for the sin offering before the king and the assembly, who laid their hands on them. ...

Ezra 3:4-6
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. / On the first day of the seventh month, the Israelites began to offer burnt offerings to the LORD, although the foundation of the temple of the LORD had not been laid.

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 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 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.

Hebrews 10:1-4
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. / If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins. / Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, ...

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Hebrews 9:9-10
It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper. / They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.

Colossians 2:16-17
Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.

Hebrews 8:3-5
And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. / Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law. / The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”


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Numbers 29
1. The offering at the feast of trumpets
7. At the day of afflicting their souls
12. And on the eight days of the feast of tabernacles














along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls
The grain offering, also known as the "meal offering," was a significant part of the sacrificial system in ancient Israel. It symbolized the dedication of the fruits of human labor to God, acknowledging His provision. The specific measurement of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour indicates a substantial offering, reflecting the importance of the sacrifice. Fine flour was a luxury item, representing purity and quality, and the addition of oil signifies the presence of the Holy Spirit, anointing, and consecration. The number thirteen, associated with the bulls, is significant in the context of the Feast of Tabernacles, where these offerings were made. This feast celebrated God's provision and protection during the Israelites' wilderness journey, and the bulls represented strength and leadership. The sacrificial system foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself as the perfect and final offering for sin.

two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams
The offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour with each ram highlights the importance of the rams in the sacrificial system. Rams were often used in burnt offerings and symbolized atonement and consecration. The number two can represent witness and testimony, suggesting the role of these offerings in bearing witness to God's covenant with His people. The grain offering accompanying the rams underscores the theme of dedication and thanksgiving. In the broader biblical narrative, rams are significant in various contexts, such as the ram provided by God as a substitute for Isaac in Genesis 22, prefiguring Christ's substitutionary atonement. The meticulous detail in these offerings reflects the holiness and orderliness required in worship, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and the prophets.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israelites
The people to whom the laws and instructions were given, including the sacrificial system.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the law from God and communicated it to the people.

3. Tabernacle
The place where the Israelites performed sacrifices and offerings as part of their worship to God.

4. Feast of Tabernacles
The context of this passage, a significant festival in the Jewish calendar, celebrating God's provision and presence.

5. Sacrificial System
The system of offerings and sacrifices that were central to Israelite worship and obedience to God.
Teaching Points
Understanding the Sacrificial System
The detailed instructions for offerings highlight the importance of obedience and reverence in worship.

Symbolism of the Offerings
The grain offerings, mixed with oil, symbolize dedication and the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.

God's Provision and Presence
The Feast of Tabernacles reminds us of God's provision and His desire to dwell among His people.

Fulfillment in Christ
The sacrificial system points to Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice, who fulfills the law and offers us a new covenant.

Living Sacrifices
As believers, we are called to present our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, in response to His mercy.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
along with the grain offering
וּמִנְחָתָ֔ם (ū·min·ḥā·ṯām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

three-tenths [of an ephah]
שְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

of fine flour
סֹ֖לֶת (sō·leṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5560: Fine flour

mixed
בְּלוּלָ֣ה (bə·lū·lāh)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular
Strong's 1101: To mingle, mix, confuse, confound

with oil
בַשָּׁ֑מֶן (ḇaš·šā·men)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

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

of the thirteen
לִשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה (liš·lō·šāh)
Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

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

two-tenths [of an ephah]
שְׁנֵ֤י (šə·nê)
Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

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

of the two
לִשְׁנֵ֖י (liš·nê)
Preposition-l | Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

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


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