Numbers 29:10
New International Version
and with each of the seven lambs, one-tenth.

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

English Standard Version
a tenth 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 for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

New King James Version
and one-tenth for each of the seven lambs;

New American Standard Bible
and a tenth for each of the seven lambs;

NASB 1995
a tenth for each of the seven lambs;

NASB 1977
a tenth for each of the seven lambs;

Legacy Standard Bible
a tenth for each of the seven lambs;

Amplified Bible
a tenth [of an ephah] for each of the seven lambs,

Christian Standard Bible
and two quarts with each of the seven lambs.

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

American Standard Version
a tenth part 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 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 for each of the seven lambs,

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

NET Bible
and one-tenth for each of the seven lambs,

New Heart English Bible
a tenth part for every lamb of the seven lambs:

Webster's Bible Translation
A several tenth-part for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

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

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

Smith's Literal Translation
A tenth tenth for the one lamb, the seven lambs:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The tenth of a tenth to every lamb, which are in all seven lambs:

Catholic Public Domain Version
one tenth for each lamb, which are all together seven lambs;

New American Bible
and one tenth for each of the seven lambs.

New Revised Standard Version
one-tenth for each of the seven lambs;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And a tenth of an ephah for one lamb, likewise for each of the seven lambs;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And onetenth with one lamb, the same for the seven lambs:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
a several tenth part for every lamb of the seven lambs;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A tenth deal for each several lamb, for the seven lambs.

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Context
The Day of Atonement
9together with their grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil—three-tenths of an ephah with the bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram, 10and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs. 11Include one male goat for a sin offering, in addition to the sin offering of atonement and the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offerings.…

Cross References
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.

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 2:4-5
Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must consist of fine flour, either unleavened cakes mixed with oil or unleavened wafers coated with oil. / If your offering is a grain offering prepared on a griddle, it must be unleavened bread made of fine flour mixed with oil.

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.

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.

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.

Nehemiah 10:37
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor.

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.

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.

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 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 for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

beside

Leviticus 16:3,5,9
Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering…

Isaiah 53:10
Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.

Daniel 9:24-26
Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy…

the continual

Numbers 29:6
Beside the burnt offering of the month, and his meat offering, and the daily burnt offering, and his meat offering, and their drink offerings, according unto their manner, for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.

Numbers 28:3-8
And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt offering…

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one-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. The specification of "one-tenth" of an ephah indicates a precise and intentional offering, reflecting the importance of obedience and attention to detail in worship. This precision underscores the Israelites' commitment to honoring God with their best, as even the smallest measure was significant in the eyes of the Lord. The Hebrew root for ephah, "אֵיפָה" (eifah), connects to the broader system of weights and measures that ensured fairness and consistency in offerings.

fine flour
The use of "fine flour" signifies purity and quality. In the ancient Near East, fine flour was a luxury, representing the best of the harvest. It was sifted and refined, symbolizing the process of sanctification and the believer's journey toward holiness. The Hebrew word for fine flour, "סֹלֶת" (solet), emphasizes the offering's purity and the worshiper's dedication to presenting God with the finest they have. This reflects the Christian call to offer our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1).

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 represents the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, blending with our efforts to produce a pleasing aroma to God. The Hebrew word for oil, "שֶׁמֶן" (shemen), is frequently associated with joy, healing, and the presence of God. This mixture signifies the cooperation between human effort and divine empowerment in the life of faith.

as a grain offering
The grain offering, or "מִנְחָה" (minchah) in Hebrew, was a voluntary act of worship, expressing gratitude and devotion to God. It was distinct from sin offerings, focusing instead on thanksgiving and fellowship. This offering highlights the importance of giving back to God from the blessings He has provided, acknowledging His provision and sovereignty. It serves as a reminder of the believer's call to live a life of gratitude and generosity, offering our resources and talents for God's glory.

for each lamb
The phrase "for each lamb" indicates the individual and personal nature of the offering. Each lamb required its own specific grain offering, emphasizing the personal responsibility of each worshiper to contribute to the communal worship of God. This reflects the Christian understanding of individual accountability before God and the importance of personal devotion within the corporate body of Christ. The lamb, often a symbol of innocence and sacrifice, points to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Each offering, therefore, foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, calling believers to reflect on His atoning work and respond with lives of worship and service.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and one-tenth [of an ephah]
עִשָּׂרוֹן֙ (‘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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