present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil. present with the bullIn the context of Numbers 15:9, the bull is part of a sacrificial offering, which was a common practice in ancient Israelite worship. The bull, being a valuable animal, signifies a significant offering, often associated with atonement and dedication. This practice is rooted in the Levitical laws, where bulls were used for burnt offerings, sin offerings, and peace offerings ( Leviticus 1:3-5, 4:3-12). The bull as a sacrificial animal also points to the seriousness of the offering, symbolizing strength and submission to God. a grain offering
The grain offering, or "minchah" in Hebrew, was a tribute to God, often accompanying animal sacrifices. It symbolized the dedication of the fruits of human labor to God, acknowledging His provision. Grain offerings were typically made of fine flour, oil, and frankincense (Leviticus 2:1-3). This offering represents the worshiper's gratitude and commitment to God, and it was a way to sanctify the daily sustenance provided by God. of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour
An ephah is a unit of dry measure used in ancient Israel, roughly equivalent to 22 liters or about 5.8 gallons. Three-tenths of an ephah would be a significant amount, indicating the importance of the offering. Fine flour was a luxury item, representing the best of what the worshiper could offer. This reflects the principle of giving God the first and best of one's resources, as seen in other offerings and tithes (Proverbs 3:9-10). mixed with half a hin of olive oil
A hin is a unit of liquid measure, approximately 3.8 liters or about 1 gallon. Half a hin of olive oil would be about 1.9 liters. Olive oil was a valuable commodity in ancient Israel, used for cooking, lighting, and anointing. Mixing the fine flour with olive oil not only made the offering more valuable but also symbolized the Holy Spirit's presence and anointing (1 Samuel 16:13). The use of oil in offerings is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, often associated with consecration and sanctification (Exodus 30:25-30). Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the laws and commandments from God, including the instructions in Numbers 15. 2. IsraelitesThe people to whom the laws were given, as they journeyed through the wilderness towards the Promised Land. 3. Young BullAn animal used in sacrificial offerings, symbolizing strength and value. 4. Burnt OfferingA type of sacrifice that was completely consumed by fire, representing total dedication to God. 5. Peace OfferingA sacrifice made to express gratitude and fellowship with God, often shared in a communal meal. Teaching Points Understanding SacrificeThe sacrificial system in the Old Testament was a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice. It teaches us about the cost of sin and the need for atonement. Total DedicationThe burnt offering, being wholly consumed, symbolizes complete surrender to God. As believers, we are called to dedicate every aspect of our lives to Him. Peace with GodThe peace offering signifies reconciliation and fellowship with God. Through Christ, we have peace with God and are invited into a relationship with Him. Fulfillment of VowsMaking and fulfilling vows to God is a serious commitment. This teaches us the importance of integrity and faithfulness in our promises to God and others. Community and WorshipSacrifices were often communal events, highlighting the importance of community in worship. We are encouraged to gather and worship together, fostering unity and support. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the concept of sacrifice in Numbers 15:9 help us understand the significance of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross? 2. In what ways can we offer ourselves as "living sacrifices" in our daily lives, as encouraged in Romans 12:1? 3. What does the peace offering teach us about our relationship with God and others? 4. How can we ensure that we are faithful in fulfilling our vows and commitments to God and those around us? 5. What role does community play in our worship and spiritual growth, and how can we actively participate in it? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 1Provides detailed instructions on how burnt offerings were to be conducted, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice in worship. Hebrews 10Discusses the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, connecting Old Testament sacrifices to the New Covenant. Romans 12:1Encourages believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices, drawing a parallel to the dedication symbolized by burnt offerings. People Aaron, Ephah, Israelites, MosesPlaces Egypt, Wilderness of ParanTopics Best, Bring, Bull, Bullock, Cereal, Deals, Ephah, Fine, Flour, Grain, Half, Herd, Hin, Meal, Meal-offering, Measure, Meat, Meat-offering, Mingled, Mixed, Oblation, Offer, Offering, Oil, One-half, Ox, Present, Presented, Tenth, Tenths, Three-tenth, Three-tenthsDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 15:1-10 7368 grain offering Numbers 15:1-12 1680 types
4456 grain Numbers 15:4-9 5616 measures, dry Numbers 15:4-10 5617 measures, liquid Numbers 15:8-9 7368 grain offering Numbers 15:8-10 5741 vows Library List of Abbreviations Used in Reference to Rabbinic Writings Quoted in this Work.
THE Mishnah is always quoted according to Tractate, Chapter (Pereq) and Paragraph (Mishnah), the Chapter being marked in Roman, the paragraph in ordinary Numerals. Thus Ber. ii. 4 means the Mishnic Tractate Berakhoth, second Chapter, fourth Paragraph. The Jerusalem Talmud is distinguished by the abbreviation Jer. before the name of the Tractate. Thus, Jer. Ber. is the Jer. Gemara, or Talmud, of the Tractate Berakhoth. The edition, from which quotations are made, is that commonly used, Krotoschin, …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the MessiahWe are Drawing Near the End, and to the Highest Conclusions of True Human Wisdom...
We are drawing near the end, and to the highest conclusions of true human wisdom; and full of deepest interest it is to mark the character of these conclusions. Reason speaks; that faculty that is rightly termed divine, for its possession marks those who are "the offspring of God." He is the Father of spirits, and it is in the spirit that Reason has her seat; whilst in our Preacher she is enthroned, and now with authority utters forth her counsels. Here we may listen to just how far she can …
F. C. Jennings—Old Groans and New Songs Seventh Day. Holiness and Obedience.
Ye have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself. Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: ye shall be unto me an holy nation.'--Ex. xix. 4-6. Israel has reached Horeb. The law is to be given and the covenant made. Here are God's first words to the people; He speaks of redemption and its blessing, fellowship with Himself: 'Ye have seen how I brought …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ The Healing of the Woman - Christ's Personal Appearance - the Raising of Jairus' Daughter
THERE seems remarkable correspondence between the two miracles which Jesus had wrought on leaving Capernaum and those which He did on His return. In one sense they are complementary to each other. The stilling of the storm and the healing of the demonised were manifestations of the absolute power inherent in Christ; the recovery of the woman and the raising of Jairus' daughter, evidence of the absolute efficacy of faith. The unlikeliness of dominion over the storm, and of command over a legion of …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Among the People, and with the Pharisees
It would have been difficult to proceed far either in Galilee or in Judaea without coming into contact with an altogether peculiar and striking individuality, differing from all around, and which would at once arrest attention. This was the Pharisee. Courted or feared, shunned or flattered, reverently looked up to or laughed at, he was equally a power everywhere, both ecclesiastically and politically, as belonging to the most influential, the most zealous, and the most closely-connected religions …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Degrees of Sin
Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous? Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others. He that delivered me unto thee, has the greater sin.' John 19: 11. The Stoic philosophers held that all sins were equal; but this Scripture clearly holds forth that there is a gradual difference in sin; some are greater than others; some are mighty sins,' and crying sins.' Amos 5: 12; Gen 18: 21. Every sin has a voice to speak, but some …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments The Worship of the Synagogue
One of the most difficult questions in Jewish history is that connected with the existence of a synagogue within the Temple. That such a "synagogue" existed, and that its meeting-place was in "the hall of hewn stones," at the south-eastern angle of the court of the priest, cannot be called in question, in face of the clear testimony of contemporary witnesses. Considering that "the hall of hew stones" was also the meeting-place for the great Sanhedrim, and that not only legal decisions, but lectures …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Jesus' Last Public Discourse. Denunciation of Scribes and Pharisees.
(in the Court of the Temple. Tuesday, April 4, a.d. 30.) ^A Matt. XXIII. 1-39; ^B Mark XII. 38-40; ^C Luke XX. 45-47. ^a 1 Then spake Jesus ^b 38 And in his teaching ^c in the hearing of all the people he said unto ^a the multitudes, and to his disciples [he spoke in the most public manner], 2 saying, ^c 46 Beware of the scribes, ^a The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat: 3 all things whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day and Defends his Act.
(at Feast-Time at Jerusalem, Probably the Passover.) ^D John V. 1-47. ^d 1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [Though every feast in the Jewish calendar has found some one to advocate its claim to be this unnamed feast, yet the vast majority of commentators choose either the feast of Purim, which came in March, or the Passover, which came in April. Older commentators pretty unanimously regarded it as the Passover, while the later school favor the feast …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Third Day in Passion-Week - the Last Controversies and Discourses - the Sadducees and the Resurrection - the Scribe and the Great Commandment - Question
THE last day in the Temple was not to pass without other temptations' than that of the Priests when they questioned His authority, or of the Pharisees when they cunningly sought to entangle Him in His speech. Indeed, Christ had on this occasion taken a different position; He had claimed supreme authority, and thus challenged the leaders of Israel. For this reason, and because at the last we expect assaults from all His enemies, we are prepared for the controversies of that day. We remember that, …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
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