Numbers 28:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the drink offering thereof [shall be] the fourth [part] of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy [place] shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured unto the LORD [for] a drink offering.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Its drink offering is to be one-quarter hin for one lamb; in the Holy Place you are to pour out a drink offering of intoxicating liquor to ADONAI.

Berean Standard Bible:

The drink offering accompanying each lamb shall be a quarter hin. Pour out the offering of fermented drink to the LORD in the sanctuary area.

American Standard Version:

And the drink-offering thereof shall be the fourth part of a hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou pour out a drink-offering of strong drink unto Jehovah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the drink offering{H5262} thereof shall be the fourth{H7243} part of an hin{H1969} for the one{H259} lamb{H3532}: in the holy{H6944} place shalt thou cause the strong wine{H7941} to be poured{H5258} unto the LORD{H3068} for a drink offering{H5262}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Exodus 29:42

  • [This shall be] a continual burnt offering throughout your generations [at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.

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?

Numbers 15:10

  • And thou shalt bring for a drink offering half an hin of wine, [for] an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Exodus 29:40

  • 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.

Joel 1:9

  • The meat offering and the drink offering is cut off from the house of the LORD; the priests, the LORD'S ministers, mourn.

Numbers 28:14

  • And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock, and the third [part] of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth [part] of an hin unto a lamb: this [is] the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

Numbers 15:5

  • And the fourth [part] of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.

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Commentary for Numbers 28:7

1. **Themes:**
- **Sacrifice and Worship:** The verse pertains to the rituals of sacrifice and libation (drink offering) as part of the worship practices in ancient Israel.
- **Precision in Ritual:** It emphasizes the specificity and precision required in the offerings, with a set measure for the drink offering accompanying the burnt offering.
- **Sanctity and Holiness:** The offering is to be made in the holy place, underscoring the sanctity of the space and the offerings made within it.
- **Divine Ordinance:** The detailed instructions reflect the idea that these practices are ordained by God and are to be followed meticulously.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time of Moses:** Numbers 28 is part of the Priestly Code in the Torah, traditionally ascribed to Moses, which contains detailed laws and rituals given to the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt.
- **Wilderness Tabernacle:** The instructions would have been for worship at the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship for the Israelites before the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem.
- **Daily Offerings:** The verse is part of a larger section outlining the daily offerings that were to be made every morning and evening, highlighting the continuous nature of the sacrificial system.
- **Covenant Relationship:** These offerings were part of maintaining the covenant relationship between God and Israel, with the sacrifices serving as acts of atonement, dedication, and thanksgiving.
- **Cultic Practice:** The use of "strong wine" reflects the practices of the time, where fermented drink was a standard part of the offerings, believed to be pleasing to God and a symbol of joy and celebration.

In summary, Numbers 28:7 is a verse that reflects the detailed prescriptions for worship in ancient Israel, emphasizing the importance of precise and sanctified ritual offerings as a means of maintaining the covenant relationship with God. It is set within the context of the Israelites' desert wanderings, where the Tabernacle served as the focal point for divine worship and sacrifice.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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,
  5. 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.
  6. Strong's Number: H6944
    There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
    Transliteration: qôdesh
    Pronunciation: ko'-desh
    Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.
  7. Strong's Number: H7941
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שֵׁכָר
    Transliteration: shêkâr
    Pronunciation: shay-kawr'
    Description: from שָׁכַר; an intoxicant, i.e. intensely alcoholic liquor; strong drink, [phrase] drunkard, strong wine.
  8. Strong's Number: H5258
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָסַךְ
    Transliteration: nâçak
    Pronunciation: naw-sak'
    Description: a primitive root; to pour out, especially a libation, or to cast (metal); by analogy, to anoint aking; cover, melt, offer, (cause to) pour (out), set (up).
  9. 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.