King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine [for] a drink offering.
Complete Jewish Bible:
With the one lamb offer two quarts of finely ground flour mixed with one quart of oil from pressed olives; along with one quart of wine as a drink offering.
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
American Standard Version:
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 wine for a drink-offering.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And with the one{H259} lamb{H3532} a tenth{H6241} deal of flour{H5560} mingled{H1101} with the fourth part{H7253} of an hin{H1969} of beaten{H3795} oil{H8081}; and the fourth part{H7243} of an hin{H1969} of wine{H3196} for a drink offering{H5262}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Philippians 2:17
- Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Isaiah 57:6
- Among the smooth [stones] of the stream [is] thy portion; they, they [are] thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?
Leviticus 23:13
- And the meat offering thereof [shall be] two tenth deals of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto the LORD [for] a sweet savour: and the drink offering thereof [shall be] of wine, the fourth [part] of an hin.
Joel 2:14
- Who knoweth [if] he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; [even] a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?
Ezekiel 46:14
- And thou shalt prepare a meat offering for it every morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of an hin of oil, to temper with the fine flour; a meat offering continually by a perpetual ordinance unto the LORD.
Ezekiel 45:17
- And it shall be the prince's part [to give] burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and drink offerings, in the feasts, and in the new moons, and in the sabbaths, in all solemnities of the house of Israel: he shall prepare the sin offering, and the meat offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace offerings, to make reconciliation for the house of Israel.
Numbers 29:16
- And one kid of the goats [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
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Commentary for Exodus 29:40
Exodus 29:40 is a verse that falls within the broader context of the instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai regarding the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests in ancient Israel. This particular verse details a specific part of the offerings that were to be made during the ordination process. The verse prescribes that along with a lamb for a sin offering, a tenth of an ephah (a unit of measure for flour) mixed with a quarter of a hin (a liquid measure) of beaten oil, and another quarter of a hin of wine, should be offered.
The themes present in this verse include purification, consecration, and worship. The lamb serves as a sin offering, symbolizing atonement and the removal of impurities, which is central to the priests' ability to serve and represent the people before God. The flour mixed with oil represents the grain offering, which accompanies the sin offering, signifying thanksgiving and dedication. Oil in the Bible often symbolizes the Holy Spirit and the anointing for divine service. The wine offering, poured out before the Lord, signifies the pouring out of one's life in devotion to God, as well as joy and celebration in His presence.
Historically, these detailed instructions for worship and sacrifice were crucial for the formation of the priestly order in Israel and for establishing a distinct religious identity. They were to be followed meticulously to ensure that the priests were set apart for their holy duties and that the worship of God was conducted according to His divine specifications. The precise measurements for the offerings emphasized the importance of order and obedience in the worship of God, reflecting a broader theme in the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) of adherence to God's law as a means of maintaining a right relationship with Him.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - Strong's Number: H3532
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּבֶשׂ
Transliteration: kebes
Pronunciation: keh-bes'
Description: from an unused root meaning to dominate; a ram (just old enough to butt); lamb, sheep. - Strong's Number: H6241
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִשָּׂרוֹן
Transliteration: ʻissârôwn
Pronunciation: is-saw-rone'
Description: or עִשָּׂרֹן; from עֶשֶׂר; (fractional) a tenth part; tenth deal. - Strong's Number: H5560
There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סֹלֶת
Transliteration: çôleth
Pronunciation: so'-leth
Description: from an unused root meaning to strip; flour (as chipped off); (fine) flour, meal. - Strong's Number: H1101
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּלַל
Transliteration: bâlal
Pronunciation: baw-lal'
Description: a primitive root; (also denominatively from בְּלִיל) to fodder; to overflow (specifically with oil.); by implication, to mix; to fodder; anoint, confound, [idiom] fade, mingle, mix (self), give provender, temper. - Strong's Number: H7253
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֶבַע
Transliteration: rebaʻ
Pronunciation: reh'-bah
Description: from רָבַע; a fourth (part or side); fourth part, side, square. - Strong's Number: H1969
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הִין
Transliteration: hîyn
Pronunciation: heen
Description: probably of Egyptian origin; a hin or liquid measure; hin. - Strong's Number: H3795
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּתִית
Transliteration: kâthîyth
Pronunciation: kaw-theeth'
Description: from כָּתַת; beaten, i.e. pure (oil); beaten. - Strong's Number: H8081
There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁמֶן
Transliteration: shemen
Pronunciation: sheh'-men
Description: from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. - Strong's Number: H7243
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רְבִיעִי
Transliteration: rᵉbîyʻîy
Pronunciation: reb-ee-ee'
Description: or רְבִעִי; from רָבַע; fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth; foursquare, fourth (part). - Strong's Number: H3196
There are 134 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַיִן
Transliteration: yayin
Pronunciation: yah'-yin
Description: from an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication; banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). - Strong's Number: H5262
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶסֶךְ
Transliteration: neçek
Pronunciation: neh'-sek
Description: or נֵסֶךְ; from נָסַךְ; a libation; also a cast idol; cover, drink offering, molten image.