King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Its grain offering is to be one gallon of fine flour mixed with olive oil, an offering made by fire to ADONAI as a fragrant aroma; its drink offering is to be of wine, one quart.
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
American Standard Version:
And the meal-offering thereof shall be two tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto Jehovah for a sweet savor; and the drink-offering thereof shall be of wine, the fourth part of a hin.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the meat offering{H4503} thereof shall be two{H8147} tenth deals{H6241} of fine flour{H5560} mingled{H1101} with oil{H8081}, an offering made by fire{H801} unto the LORD{H3068} for a sweet{H5207} savour{H7381}: and the drink offering{H5262} thereof shall be of wine{H3196}, the fourth{H7243} part of an hin{H1969}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 2:14
- And if thou offer a meat offering of thy firstfruits unto the LORD, thou shalt offer for the meat offering of thy firstfruits green ears of corn dried by the fire, [even] corn beaten out of full ears.
Leviticus 2:16
- And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, [part] of the beaten corn thereof, and [part] of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: [it is] an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
Ezekiel 45:24
- And he shall prepare a meat offering of an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and an hin of oil for an ephah.
Numbers 28:10
- [This is] the burnt offering of every sabbath, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.
Exodus 30:24
- And of cassia five hundred [shekels], after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin:
Exodus 30:9
- Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering thereon.
Leviticus 14:10
- ¶ And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour [for] a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil.
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Commentary for Leviticus 23:13
1. **Themes:**
- **Sacrifice and Worship:** Leviticus 23:13 emphasizes the importance of offerings in Israelite worship. The detailed instructions for grain and drink offerings underscore the meticulous nature of sacrificial rituals in ancient Israel.
- **Purity and Precision:** The use of "fine flour" and "oil" symbolizes purity and the best that one can offer to God. The precise measurements reflect the importance of following divine instructions exactly.
- **Atonement and Celebration:** The verse is part of the prescription for the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot), which is both a harvest festival and a commemoration of the giving of the Torah. The offerings are part of the celebration and acknowledgment of God's provision and covenant.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Torah Regulations:** Leviticus is part of the Torah (Pentateuch), which contains the laws and regulations given to Moses by God for the Israelite people. These laws were formative for the religious and social life of ancient Israel.
- **Feast of Weeks (Shavuot):** The verse is situated within the context of the Feast of Weeks, one of the three pilgrimage festivals when Israelites would bring offerings to the Tabernacle or Temple. This festival occurred seven weeks after the Passover (Pentecost in the Christian tradition).
- **Agrarian Society:** The offerings reflect the agrarian nature of Israelite society, with the grain and wine offerings representing the firstfruits of the harvest, which were to be given to God in gratitude for His blessings.
In summary, Leviticus 23:13 outlines specific offerings for the Feast of Weeks, highlighting themes of worship, purity, and adherence to divine instruction within the historical context of Israel's religious festivals and agrarian lifestyle. These rituals served to unite the community in worship and to express thanksgiving and loyalty to God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4503
There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִנְחָה
Transliteration: minchâh
Pronunciation: min-khaw'
Description: from an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary); gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - 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: 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: H801
There are 357 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִשָּׁה
Transliteration: ʼishshâh
Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
Description: the same as אֶשָּׁה, but used in a liturgical sense; properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice; (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H5207
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נִיחוֹחַ
Transliteration: nîychôwach
Pronunciation: nee-kho'-akh
Description: or נִיחֹחַ; from נוּחַ; properly, restful, i.e. pleasant; abstractly, delight; sweet (odour). - Strong's Number: H7381
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֵיחַ
Transliteration: rêyach
Pronunciation: ray'-akh
Description: from רוּחַ; odor (as if blown); savour, scent, smell. - 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. - 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: 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: 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.