Numbers 28:13
New International Version
and with each lamb, a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of the finest flour mixed with oil. This is for a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD.

New Living Translation
and two quarts with each lamb. This burnt offering will be a special gift, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

English Standard Version
and a tenth of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for every lamb; for a burnt offering with a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
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, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

King James Bible
And a several tenth deal of flour mingled with oil for a meat offering unto one lamb; for a burnt offering of a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.

New King James Version
and one-tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with oil, as a grain offering for each lamb, as a burnt offering of sweet aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for each lamb, as a burnt offering of a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

NASB 1995
and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering for each lamb, for a burnt offering of a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

NASB 1977
and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering for each lamb, for a burnt offering of a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering for each lamb, for a burnt offering of a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
and a tenth [of an ephah] of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for each lamb, as a burnt offering of a sweet and soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
and two quarts of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for each lamb. It is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and two quarts of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for each lamb. It is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a fire offering to the LORD.

American Standard Version
and a tenth part of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering unto every lamb; for a burnt-offering of a sweet savor, an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
and one kilogram of flour mixed with oil must be offered with each of the young rams. The smell of the smoke from these sacrifices will please me.

English Revised Version
and a several tenth part of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal offering unto every lamb; for a burnt offering of a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and with each one-year-old lamb a grain offering of 8 cups of flour mixed with olive oil. This is a burnt offering, a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the LORD.

Good News Translation
and with each lamb, 2 pounds. These burnt offerings are food offerings, an odor pleasing to the LORD.

International Standard Version
and one tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering for each lamb. This burnt offering will be a pleasing aroma, incinerated as an offering to the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
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, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

NET Bible
and one-tenth of an ephah of finely ground flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering for each lamb, as a burnt offering for a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
and a tenth part of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering to every lamb; for a burnt offering of a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And a several tenth-part of flour mingled with oil for a meat-offering to one lamb, for a burnt-offering of a sweet savor, a sacrifice made by fire to the LORD.

World English Bible
and one tenth part of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering to every lamb, as a burnt offering of a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and a tenth—a tenth part of flour, a present mixed with oil, for one lamb, [for] a burnt-offering, a refreshing fragrance, a fire-offering to YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
and a several tenth deal of flour, a present, mixed with oil, for the one lamb; a burnt-offering, a sweet fragrance, a fire-offering to Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And a tenth, tenth of fine flour, a gift mingled with oil, for the one lamb, a burnt-offering, an odor of sweetness, a sacrifice to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the tenth of a tenth of flour tempered with oil in sacrifice for every lamb. It is a holocaust of most sweet odour and an offering by fire to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and one tenth of fine wheat flour with oil, as a sacrifice, for each lamb. It is a holocaust of most sweet odor and also an incense to the Lord.

New American Bible
and one tenth of an ephah of bran flour mixed with oil as the grain offering for each lamb, a burnt offering with a pleasing aroma, an oblation to the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
and one-tenth of choice flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for every lamb—a burnt offering of pleasing odor, an offering by fire to the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering for one lamb; for a burnt offering of a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And onetenth fine flour of an offering mixed with oil to LORD JEHOVAH, one burning peace offering for a sweet fragrance savor to LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and a several tenth part of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering unto every lamb; for a burnt-offering of a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A tenth deal of fine flour mingled with oil for each lamb, as a meat-offering, a sweet-smelling savour, a burnt-offering to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Monthly Offerings
12along 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, 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.…

Cross References
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.

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.

Leviticus 23:18
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.

Leviticus 1:3-9
If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. ...

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 7:11-12
Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD: / If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil.

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.

Ezra 3:3-5
They set up the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD—both the morning and evening burnt offerings—even though they feared the people of the land. / 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 46:14-15
You are also to provide with it every morning a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute. / Thus they shall provide the lamb, the grain offering, and the oil every morning as a regular burnt offering.’

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.

Hebrews 10:1-10
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, ...


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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














along with a tenth of an ephah
The "tenth of an ephah" refers to a specific measure of volume used in ancient Israel, approximately equivalent to 2 quarts or 2 liters. The ephah was a standard unit of dry measure, and a tenth of it was a common portion for offerings. This precise measurement underscores the importance of obedience and attention to detail in worship. It reflects the Israelites' commitment to offering their best to God, as He is a God of order and precision.

of fine flour
"Fine flour" signifies the highest quality of flour, meticulously ground and sifted. In the Hebrew context, this represents purity and excellence, symbolizing the worshiper's desire to present the best to God. The use of fine flour in offerings is a reminder of the purity and holiness required in approaching God, reflecting the believer's call to live a life set apart for Him.

mixed with oil
Oil in the Bible often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, anointing, and consecration. The mixing of oil with the fine flour in the grain offering signifies the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, enabling them to live a life pleasing to God. It also represents the blending of human effort with divine empowerment, illustrating that true worship is a partnership between God and His people.

as a grain offering
The grain offering, or "minchah" in Hebrew, was a voluntary act of worship, expressing thanksgiving and dedication to God. It was a non-blood offering, symbolizing the fruits of human labor and the dedication of one's life and resources to God. This offering highlights the importance of gratitude and the acknowledgment of God's provision in every aspect of life.

for each lamb
The specification "for each lamb" indicates the individual nature of the offering. Each lamb required its own grain offering, emphasizing personal responsibility in worship. This reflects the personal relationship each believer has with God, where individual acts of devotion and obedience are required and valued.

This is a burnt offering
The "burnt offering" was a sacrifice that was completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication and surrender to God. In Hebrew, it is called "olah," meaning "that which goes up," referring to the smoke ascending to God. This offering represents the believer's complete submission and commitment to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and lordship over their life.

a pleasing aroma
The phrase "a pleasing aroma" signifies God's acceptance and delight in the offering. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the aroma of sacrifices was believed to ascend to the divine realm, symbolizing the worshiper's desire to please God. This imagery conveys the idea that sincere worship, offered with a pure heart, is delightful and acceptable to God.

an offering made by fire
The "offering made by fire" indicates the method of sacrifice, where fire symbolizes purification and transformation. Fire in the Bible often represents God's presence and His refining work. This aspect of the offering underscores the transformative power of worship, where the believer's life is purified and refined through their devotion to God.

to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" emphasizes the ultimate recipient of the offering. It is directed solely to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. This highlights the exclusivity of worship and the importance of directing all acts of devotion and sacrifice to the one true God. It serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He is the central focus of their worship and adoration.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and a tenth [of an ephah]
וְעִשָּׂרֹ֣ן (wə·‘iś·śā·rōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6241: A tenth part

of fine flour
סֹ֤לֶת (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
בַשֶּׁ֔מֶן (ḇaš·še·men)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

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

for each
הָאֶחָ֑ד (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

This is a burnt offering,
עֹלָה֙ (‘ō·lāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

a pleasing
נִיחֹ֔חַ (nî·ḥō·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5207: A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing

aroma,
רֵ֣יחַ (rê·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7381: To smell, perceive odor

an offering made by fire
אִשֶּׁ֖ה (’iš·šeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 801: A burnt-offering, a sacrifice

to the LORD.
לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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