Numbers 15:5
New International Version
With each lamb for the burnt offering or the sacrifice, prepare a quarter of a hin of wine as a drink offering.

New Living Translation
For each lamb offered as a burnt offering or a special sacrifice, you must also present one quart of wine as a liquid offering.

English Standard Version
and you shall offer with the burnt offering, or for the sacrifice, a quarter of a hin of wine for the drink offering for each lamb.

Berean Standard Bible
With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering.

King James Bible
And the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.

New King James Version
and one-fourth of a hin of wine as a drink offering you shall prepare with the burnt offering or the sacrifice, for each lamb.

New American Standard Bible
and you shall prepare wine for the drink offering, a fourth of a hin, with the burnt offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.

NASB 1995
and you shall prepare wine for the drink offering, one-fourth of a hin, with the burnt offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.

NASB 1977
and you shall prepare wine for the libation, one-fourth of a hin, with the burnt offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.

Legacy Standard Bible
and you shall prepare wine for the drink offering, one-fourth of a hin, with the burnt offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.

Amplified Bible
and you shall prepare wine for the drink offering, a fourth of a hin, with the burnt offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.

Christian Standard Bible
Prepare a quart of wine as a drink offering with the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Prepare a quart of wine as a drink offering with the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb.”

American Standard Version
and wine for the drink-offering, the fourth part of a hin, shalt thou prepare with the burnt-offering, or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.

English Revised Version
and wine for the drink offering, the fourth part of an hin, shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With each sheep or goat for the burnt offering or any other sacrifice, also give an offering of one quart of wine.

International Standard Version
Also prepare one fourth of a hin of wine for a drink offering or for the sacrifice of each lamb.

Majority Standard Bible
With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering.

NET Bible
You must also prepare one-fourth of a hin of wine for a drink offering with the burnt offering or the sacrifice for each lamb.

New Heart English Bible
and wine for the drink offering, the fourth part of a hin, you shall prepare with the burnt offering, or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the fourth part of a hin of wine for a drink-offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt-offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.

World English Bible
You shall prepare wine for the drink offering, one fourth of a hin, with the burnt offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you prepare a fourth of the hin of wine for a drink-offering, with the burnt-offering or for the sacrifice, for one lamb;

Young's Literal Translation
and wine for a libation, a fourth of the hin thou dost prepare for the burnt-offering or for a sacrifice, for the one lamb;

Smith's Literal Translation
And wine for a libation, the fourth of the hin, thou shalt do upon the burnt-offering or to the sacrifice for the one lamb.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall give the same measure of wine to pour out in libations for the holocaust or for the victim. For every lamb,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and he shall give the same measure of wine, poured out as libations, whether as a holocaust or as a victim.

New American Bible
as well as wine for a libation, a fourth of a hin. You will do this with the burnt offering or the sacrifice, for each lamb.

New Revised Standard Version
Moreover, you shall offer one-fourth of a hin of wine as a drink offering with the burnt offering or the sacrifice, for each lamb.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And a fourth part of a hin of wine for a drink offering shall you offer with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And wine for a drink offering: bring a fourth of a hin with a burnt offering or with a sacrifice of one lamb.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and wine for the drink-offering, the fourth part of a hin, shalt thou prepare with the burnt-offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And for a drink-offering ye shall offer the fourth part of a hin on the whole-burnt-offering, or on the meat-offering: for every lamb thou shalt offer so much, as a sacrifice, a smell of sweet savour to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Laws about Offerings
4then 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. 5With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering. 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,…

Cross References
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 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 28:7
The drink offering accompanying each lamb shall be a quarter hin. Pour out the offering of fermented drink to the LORD in the sanctuary area.

1 Samuel 1:24
Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh.

2 Kings 16:13
He offered his burnt offering and his grain offering, poured out his drink offering, and splattered the blood of his peace offerings on the altar.

Ezra 7:17
With this money, therefore, you are to buy as many bulls, rams, and lambs as needed, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and offer them on the altar at the house of your God in Jerusalem.

Psalm 104:15
wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.

Isaiah 55:1
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

Joel 1:9
Grain and drink offerings have been cut off from the house of the LORD; the priests are in mourning, those who minister before the LORD.

Joel 2:14
Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him—grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God.

Hosea 9:4
They will not pour out wine offerings to the LORD, and their sacrifices will not please Him, but will be to them like the bread of mourners; all who eat will be defiled. For their bread will be for themselves; it will not enter the house of the LORD.

Matthew 26:27-29
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. / 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.”

Mark 14:23-25
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. / Truly I tell you, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God.”

Luke 22:17-20
After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves. / 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.” ...

John 2:3-10
When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” / “Woman, what is that to you and to Me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” / His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering shall you prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.

Numbers 28:7,14
And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured unto the LORD for a drink offering…

Judges 9:13
And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

Psalm 116:13
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

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Numbers 15
1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering
14. 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














With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb
The burnt offering, or "olah" in Hebrew, was a common form of sacrifice in ancient Israel, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. Each lamb offered as a burnt offering was to be completely consumed by fire, representing total surrender to God. This practice is rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, as seen in Leviticus 1. The lamb is a significant symbol throughout Scripture, often representing innocence and purity. This foreshadows Jesus Christ, referred to as the "Lamb of God" in John 1:29, who was sacrificed for the sins of humanity.

you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine
A hin is an ancient unit of liquid measurement, approximately equivalent to 1.5 gallons or 5.7 liters. A quarter hin would thus be about 1.4 liters. Wine, in this context, was used as a drink offering, poured out as a libation to accompany the burnt offering. This act of pouring out wine symbolizes joy, celebration, and the fullness of life, as well as the pouring out of one's life in service to God. The use of wine in offerings is also seen in Genesis 35:14, where Jacob pours out a drink offering to God.

as a drink offering
The drink offering, or "nesek" in Hebrew, was a common practice in the sacrificial system, often accompanying burnt offerings and grain offerings. It signifies the dedication of the offerer's life and resources to God. The drink offering is a precursor to the New Testament understanding of being "poured out" for others, as Paul describes in Philippians 2:17. This act of pouring out is also a type of Christ's sacrifice, as He poured out His blood for the new covenant (Luke 22:20). The drink offering, therefore, points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who gave His life for the redemption of humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the laws and instructions from God, including those concerning offerings.

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

3. Wilderness
The setting where the Israelites received these laws, as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land.

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

5. Sacrificial System
The divinely instituted method of worship and atonement for sin, involving various offerings.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
The Israelites were given specific instructions for offerings, emphasizing the importance of obedience in worship.

Symbolism of Wine
Wine as a drink offering symbolizes joy and fellowship with God, pointing to the New Testament where wine represents the blood of Christ in communion.

Holistic Worship
Worship involves more than just the act of sacrifice; it includes the heart and intention behind the offering.

Foreshadowing Christ
The sacrificial system foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who fulfills the law and offers a new covenant.

Community and Worship
The communal aspect of offerings reminds believers of the importance of corporate worship and unity in the body of Christ.Verse 5. - A drink offering. This is nowhere separately treated of in Leviticus, but it is mentioned along with the meat offering in the passages just referred to. Libations are amongst the simplest and most universal of offerings to the unseen powers. For one lamb. כֶבֶשׂ, lamb or kid.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
With
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the burnt offering
הָעֹלָ֖ה (hā·‘ō·lāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

or
א֣וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

sacrifice
לַזָּ֑בַח (laz·zā·ḇaḥ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2077: A slaughter, the flesh of an animal, a sacrifice

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

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

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

a quarter
רְבִיעִ֣ית (rə·ḇî·‘îṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular construct
Strong's 7243: Fourth, a fourth

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

of wine
וְיַ֤יִן (wə·ya·yin)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication

as a drink offering.
לַנֶּ֙סֶךְ֙ (lan·ne·seḵ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5262: A libation, a cast idol


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