The term "hin" refers to an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measurement used in the Bible, particularly in the context of religious rituals and offerings. The hin is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, primarily in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. It is an essential part of the instructions given by God to Moses regarding the preparation of offerings and anointing oils.

Biblical References:

1. Exodus 30:24-25 : "and 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. Prepare from these a holy anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a holy anointing oil." In this passage, the hin is used as a measure for olive oil in the preparation of the sacred anointing oil, which was used to consecrate the tabernacle and its furnishings, as well as the priests.

2. Leviticus 23:13 : "along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil, an offering made by fire to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine." Here, the hin is used to measure wine for a drink offering, which accompanied the grain offering during the Feast of Weeks.

3. Numbers 15:4-5 : "then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall bring a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of oil. With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering." This passage outlines the use of a hin in the context of offerings, specifying the amount of oil and wine to be used with sacrifices.

Measurement:

The exact size of a hin is not definitively known, but it is generally estimated to be approximately 3.5 to 4 liters (about 0.9 to 1 gallon). This estimation is based on comparisons with other ancient Near Eastern measurements and the context in which the hin is used in the Scriptures.

Significance:

The use of the hin in biblical rituals underscores the importance of precision and obedience in worship practices as commanded by God. The specific measurements for offerings and anointing oils highlight the care and reverence required in approaching the divine. The hin, as a unit of measure, serves as a reminder of the order and structure that God established for His people in their worship and daily lives.

In the broader context of biblical symbolism, oil often represents the Holy Spirit, anointing, and consecration, while wine can symbolize joy, celebration, and the blood of the covenant. The hin, therefore, plays a role in the rich tapestry of biblical imagery and theology, pointing to deeper spiritual truths and the relationship between God and His people.(n.) A Hebrew measure of liquids, containing three quarts, one pint, one gill, English measure.HIN

hin (hin): A liquid measure containing 12 logs, equal to about 8 quarts.

See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

2443. hina -- in order that, that, so that
... in order that, that, so that. Part of Speech: Conjunction Transliteration: hina
Phonetic Spelling: (hin'-ah) Short Definition: in order that, so that Definition ...
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3363. hina me -- albeit not, lest, that
... hina me. 3364 . albeit not, lest, that. Transliteration: hina me Phonetic Spelling:
(hin'-ah may) Short Definition: not. Word Origin see hina and me. ...
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2444. hinati -- for what purpose?
... for what purpose? Transliteration: hinati Phonetic Spelling: (hin-at-ee') Short
Definition: why. Word Origin from hina and tis Definition for what purpose? ...
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1969. hin -- a hin (a liquid measure)
... 1968, 1969. hin. 1970 . a hin (a liquid measure). Transliteration: hin
Phonetic Spelling: (heen) Short Definition: hin. Word Origin ...
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2011. Hinnom -- a valley Southwest of Jer.
... 2010, 2011. Hinnom. 2012 . a valley Southwest of Jer. Transliteration: Hinnom
Phonetic Spelling: (hin-nome') Short Definition: Ben-hinnom. ...
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2009. hinneh -- lo! behold!
... hinneh. 2010 . lo! behold! Transliteration: hinneh Phonetic Spelling: (hin-nay')
Short Definition: behold. Word Origin prol. of hen Definition lo! behold! ...
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Subject Index
... Der Mond ist aufgefangen, [175]H93-p1.1. Der Tag ist hin mein Geist und,
[176]H92-p1.1. ... Geht hin ihr gl??ubigen Gedanken, [192]H52-p3.1. ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/subject index.htm

The Manner of Our Offering Sacrifices.
... This they consecrate upon the altar, when it is mingled with oil; for oil is also
brought by those that sacrifice; for a bull the half of an hin, and for a ram ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 the manner of.htm

A Warning by Dr. Martin Luther.
... Viel falscher Meister itzt Lieder tichten Sihe dich fuer und lern sie recht richten
Wo Gott hin bawet sein Kirch und sein wort Da will der Cenfel sein mit trug ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/a warning by dr martin.htm

Mitten Wir Im Leben Sind. Though in Midst of Life we Be.
... Kyrieleison! 3. Mitten in der Hoellen Angst Unser' Klag' uns treiben; Wo soll'n
wir denn fliehen hin, Da wir moegen bleiben? Zu dir, Herr Christ, alleine. ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xviii mitten wir im leben.htm

Waer' Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit. Had God not Come, May Israel ...
... alle. 2. Auf uns ist so zornig ihr Sinn, Wo Gott haett' das zugeben,
Verschlungen haetten sie uns hin Mit ganzem Leib und Leben. ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xxiv waer gott nicht mit.htm

Von Himmel Hoch Da Komm Ich Her. From Heaven Above to Earth I Come ...
... 7.Merk auf, mein Herz, und sieh dort hin: Was liegt doch in dem Krippelein?
Wess ist das schoene Kindelein? Es ist das liebe Jesulein. ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xxix von himmel hoch da.htm

Sie Ist Mir Lieb, Die Werthe Magd. Dear is to Me the Holy Maid.
... Zorn Und will das Kind verschlingen; Sein Loben ist doch ganz verlor'n, Es kann
ihm nicht gelingen: Das Kind ist doch Gen Himmel hoch Genommen hin, Und laesset ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xxx sie ist mir lieb.htm

Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam. To Jordan came Our Lord the ...
... 5. Sein' Juenger heisst der Herre Christ: Geht hin all' Welt zu lehren, Dass sie
verlor'n in Suenden ist, Sich soll zur Busse kehren; Wer glaubet und sich ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xxxiv christ unser herr zum.htm

One Therefore is God the Father, one the Word...
... [281] argon. [282] This seems the idea in the sentence, ou gar exisosthesetai to
ktismati auto kat' oudena tropon, hin' hos hup' ekeinou ektistai, houto kai ...
/.../section iv one therefore is.htm

To a Dying Child.
... TO A DYING CHILD. TO A DYING CHILD. 10,6,10,6,9,9,4. "Zeuch-hin, mein kind.".
[8]Gottfried Hoffmann. transl., Jane Borthwick. Depart, my child! ...
/.../borthwick/hymns from the land of luther/to a dying child.htm

Hin (19 Occurrences)
...HIN. hin (hin): A liquid measure containing 12 logs, equal to about 8 quarts. See
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. Multi-Version Concordance Hin (19 Occurrences). ...
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Drink-offering (33 Occurrences)
... One-fourth of an hin of wine was required for one lamb, one-third for a
ram, and one-half for a bullock (Numbers 15:5; 28:7, 14). ...
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Quarter (33 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:40 and with the one lamb a tenth part of an ephah of fine flour mixed
with the fourth part of a hin of beaten oil, and the fourth part of a hin of ...
/q/quarter.htm - 21k

Libation (29 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:40 and a tenth 'deal' of fine flour, mixed with beaten oil, a fourth part
of a hin, and a libation, a fourth part of a hin, of wine, 'is' for the one ...
/l/libation.htm - 15k

One-fourth (3 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:40 And with the one lamb a tenth part of an ephah of fine flour mingled
with the fourth part of a hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of a hin of ...
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Ephah (55 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:40 and with the one lamb a tenth part of an ephah of fine flour mixed
with the fourth part of a hin of beaten oil, and the fourth part of a hin of ...
/e/ephah.htm - 27k

Fourth (87 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:40 and with the one lamb a tenth part of an ephah of fine flour mixed
with the fourth part of a hin of beaten oil, and the fourth part of a hin of ...
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Tenth (89 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:40 and with the one lamb a tenth part of an ephah of fine flour mixed
with the fourth part of a hin of beaten oil, and the fourth part of a hin of ...
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One-tenth (9 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:40 And with the one lamb a tenth part of an ephah of fine flour mingled
with the fourth part of a hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of a hin of ...
/o/one-tenth.htm - 8k

Libations (29 Occurrences)
... Numbers 28:14 and their libations are a half of the hin to a bullock, and a third
of the hin to a ram, and a fourth of the hin to a lamb, of wine; this 'is ...
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