Ezekiel 46:5
New International Version
The grain offering given with the ram is to be an ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs is to be as much as he pleases, along with a hin of olive oil for each ephah.

New Living Translation
He will present a grain offering of a basket of choice flour to go with the ram and whatever amount of flour he chooses to go with each lamb, and he is to offer one gallon of olive oil for each basket of flour.

English Standard Version
And the grain offering with the ram shall be an ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he is able, together with a hin of oil to each ephah.

Berean Standard Bible
The grain offering with the ram shall be one ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he is able, along with a hin of oil per ephah.

King James Bible
And the meat offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah.

New King James Version
and the grain offering shall be one ephah for a ram, and the grain offering for the lambs, as much as he wants to give, as well as a hin of oil with every ephah.

New American Standard Bible
and the grain offering shall be an ephah with the ram, and the grain offering with the lambs as much as he is able to give, and a hin of oil with an ephah.

NASB 1995
and the grain offering shall be an ephah with the ram, and the grain offering with the lambs as much as he is able to give, and a hin of oil with an ephah.

NASB 1977
and the grain offering shall be an ephah with the ram, and the grain offering with the lambs as much as he is able to give, and a hin of oil with an ephah.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the grain offering shall be an ephah with the ram, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be a gift from his hand, as well as a hin of oil with an ephah.

Amplified Bible
The grain offering shall be an ephah with the ram, and the grain offering with the lambs as much as he is able to give, and a hin of oil with an ephah.

Christian Standard Bible
The grain offering will be half a bushel with the ram, and the grain offering with the lambs will be whatever he wants to give, as well as a gallon of oil for every half bushel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The grain offering will be half a bushel with the ram, and the grain offering with the lambs will be whatever he wants to give, as well as a gallon of oil for every half bushel.

American Standard Version
and the meal-offering shall be an ephah for the ram, and the meal-offering for the lambs as he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.

Contemporary English Version
With the ram, he is to offer nine kilograms of grain, and with each of the lambs, he can offer as much as he wants. He must also offer three liters of olive oil with every nine kilograms of grain.

English Revised Version
and the meal offering shall be an ephah for the ram, and the meal offering for the lambs as he is able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The grain offering that is to be brought with the ram must be a half-bushel, and the grain offering that is to be brought with the lambs must be whatever the prince can bring. One gallon of olive oil must be brought with each half-bushel of grain.

Good News Translation
With each ram he is to bring an offering of half a bushel of grain, and with each lamb he is to bring whatever he wants to give. For each half-bushel of grain offering he is to bring three quarts of olive oil.

International Standard Version
a grain offering with the ram consisting of an ephah, a grain offering with the lambs consisting of whatever amount he brings with him, and a hin of oil with each ephah of grain.

Majority Standard Bible
The grain offering with the ram shall be one ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he is able, along with a hin of oil per ephah.

NET Bible
The grain offering will be an ephah with the ram, and the grain offering with the lambs will be as much as he is able to give, and a gallon of olive oil with an ephah.

New Heart English Bible
and the meal offering shall be an ephah for the ram, and the meal offering for the lambs as he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the meat-offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the meat-offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.

World English Bible
and the meal offering shall be an ephah for the ram, and the meal offering for the lambs as he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the present [is] an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs a present, the gift of his hand, and a hin of oil for an ephah.

Young's Literal Translation
And the present is an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs a present, the gift of his hand, and of oil a hin for an ephah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the gift an ephah to a ram, a gift for the lambs the giving of his hand, and the oil, an hin to the ephah
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sacrifice of an ephi for a ram: but for the lambs what sacrifice his hand shall allow: and a hin of oil for every ephi.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sacrifice shall be one ephah for each ram. But for the lambs, the sacrifice shall be whatever his hand shall give. And there shall be one hin of oil for each ephah.

New American Bible
together with a grain offering of one ephah for the ram and whatever he pleases for the lambs, and a hin of oil for each ephah.

New Revised Standard Version
and the grain offering with the ram shall be an ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he wishes to give, together with a hin of oil to each ephah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall offer a meal offering of an ephah for the bullock and an ephah for the ram; and for the lambs as much as he can afford, and add a hin of oil to an ephah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall make a bushel basket of fine wheat flour for the bull, and a bushel basket for the ram, and for the lambs, according to what has arrived in his hands, but a hin of oil to a bushel basket
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the meal-offering shall be an ephah for the ram, and the meal-offering for the lambs as he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and a freewill-offering, a meat-offering for the ram, and a meat-offering for the lambs, the gift of his hand, and a hin of oil for the meat-offering.

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Context
The Prince's Offerings
4The burnt offering that the prince presents to the LORD on the Sabbath day shall be six unblemished male lambs and an unblemished ram. 5The grain offering with the ram shall be one ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he is able, along with a hin of oil per ephah. 6On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish.…

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.

Numbers 15:4-10
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, ...

Numbers 28:12-14
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. / 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.

1 Chronicles 29:21
The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel.

2 Chronicles 29:35
Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established.

Ezra 6:9
Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given to them daily without fail.

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.

Isaiah 1:11
“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.

Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

Amos 5:22
Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard.

Matthew 5:17
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.

Matthew 9:13
But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Matthew 12:7
If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.

Mark 12:33
and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.


Treasury of Scripture

And the meat offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah.

the meat

Ezekiel 46:7,11,12
And he shall prepare a meat offering, an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs according as his hand shall attain unto, and an hin of oil to an ephah…

Ezekiel 45:24
And he shall prepare a meat offering of an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and an hin of oil for an ephah.

Numbers 28:12
And three tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one bullock; and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one ram;

Leviticus 14:21
And if he be poor, and cannot get so much; then he shall take one lamb for a trespass offering to be waved, to make an atonement for him, and one tenth deal of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering, and a log of oil;

Numbers 6:21
This is the law of the Nazarite who hath vowed, and of his offering unto the LORD for his separation, beside that that his hand shall get: according to the vow which he vowed, so he must do after the law of his separation.

Deuteronomy 16:17
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.

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Ezekiel 46
1. Ordinances for the prince in his worship
9. and for the people
16. An order for the prince's inheritance
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The grain offering
The Hebrew term for "grain offering" is "minchah," which signifies a gift or tribute. In the context of ancient Israel, it was an offering of fine flour, oil, and frankincense, symbolizing the dedication of one's labor and sustenance to God. This offering reflects the worshiper's acknowledgment of God's provision and their dependence on Him. It is a reminder of the spiritual nourishment that God provides, paralleling the physical sustenance of grain.

with the ram
The ram, in biblical symbolism, often represents strength and leadership. It was a significant animal in sacrificial rituals, symbolizing atonement and consecration. The inclusion of a grain offering with the ram underscores the completeness of the offering, combining both animal sacrifice and the fruits of the earth, signifying a holistic devotion to God.

shall be an ephah
An ephah is a unit of measurement used in ancient Israel, roughly equivalent to 22 liters or about half a bushel. The specification of an ephah for the grain offering indicates a standard measure, ensuring that the offering is substantial and meaningful. It reflects the principle of giving generously and consistently to God, as He has abundantly provided for His people.

and the grain offering with the lambs
The lambs, often associated with innocence and purity, were central to sacrificial practices, especially in the Passover. The grain offering accompanying the lambs signifies a complementary act of worship, where the purity and innocence of the lamb are paired with the fruits of human labor, creating a complete and pleasing offering to God.

shall be as much as one is able to give
This phrase introduces a principle of proportional giving, emphasizing the heart and willingness of the giver over the quantity. It reflects the biblical teaching that God values the intention and sacrifice behind the offering more than the offering itself. This principle encourages believers to give according to their means, fostering a spirit of generosity and gratitude.

along with a hin of oil per ephah
A hin is another ancient measurement, approximately 3.7 liters or about one gallon. Oil, often symbolizing the Holy Spirit, anointing, and blessing, was a crucial component of offerings. The inclusion of oil with the grain offering signifies the need for divine presence and blessing in the act of worship. It highlights the importance of the Holy Spirit in sanctifying and empowering the believer's offering, making it acceptable and pleasing to God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The grain offering
וּמִנְחָה֙ (ū·min·ḥāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

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

[shall] [be] [one] ephah,
אֵיפָ֣ה (’ê·p̄āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain)

and the grain offering
מִנְחָ֖ה (min·ḥāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

with the lambs
וְלַכְּבָשִׂ֥ים (wə·lak·kə·ḇā·śîm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3532: A lamb

shall be
מַתַּ֣ת (mat·taṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4991: A present

as much as he is able,
יָד֑וֹ (yā·ḏōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

along with a hin
הִ֥ין (hîn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1969: A hin (a liquid measure)

of oil
וְשֶׁ֖מֶן (wə·še·men)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

per ephah.
לָאֵיפָֽה׃ (lā·’ê·p̄āh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain)


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