Numbers 28:21

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

Complete Jewish Bible:

and two quarts for each of the seven lambs;

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

a tenth part shalt thou offer for every lamb of the seven lambs;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

A several tenth deal^{H6241} shalt thou offer^{H6213} for every^{H259} lamb^{H3532}, throughout the seven^{H7651} lambs^{H3532}:

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Commentary for Numbers 28:21

Numbers 28:21 is part of a larger section in the book of Numbers that outlines the various sacrifices and offerings that the Israelites were commanded to present to God. The verse specifically addresses the grain offering that was to accompany the burnt offering of lambs during the Festival of Weeks, also known as Shavuot or Pentecost. This festival occurred seven weeks after the Passover and celebrated the firstfruits of the wheat harvest.

In the context of Numbers 28:21, the Israelites are instructed to offer a tenth of an ephah (a unit of measure) of fine flour as a grain offering for each of the seven lambs that were to be sacrificed. This grain offering was to be mixed with oil and presented to God as a pleasing aroma. The specificity of the offering—a tenth of an ephah for each lamb—underscores the importance of precision and obedience in the worship practices of the Israelites.

The historical context of this verse is the period after the Exodus from Egypt, when the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness and receiving the Law from God through Moses. These detailed instructions for sacrifices and offerings were part of the establishment of the religious and cultic life of the nation of Israel, setting them apart as a people holy to the Lord. The offerings served as a means of atonement, thanksgiving, and dedication to God, reinforcing the covenant relationship between God and His people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
3. 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,
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: H7651
   There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁבַע
   Transliteration: shebaʻ
   Pronunciation: sheh'-bah
   Description: or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from שָׁבַע; a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number; ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare שִׁבְעָנָה.