Numbers 29:14

And their meat offering [shall be of] flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals unto every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth deals to each ram of the two rams,

And their meat offering {H4503} shall be of flour {H5560} mingled {H1101} with oil {H8081}, three {H7969} tenth deals {H6241} unto every {H259} bullock {H6499} of the thirteen {H7969}{H6240} bullocks {H6499}, two {H8147} tenth deals {H6241} to each {H259} ram {H352} of the two {H8147} rams {H352},

with their grain offering - fine flour mixed with olive oil, six quarts for each of the thirteen bulls, four quarts for each of the two rams,

along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams,

and their meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil, three tenth parts for every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth parts for each ram of the two rams,

Commentary

Numbers 29:14 details the specific requirements for the accompanying "meat offering" (more accurately, a grain or meal offering) that was to be presented with the daily burnt offerings during the Feast of Tabernacles. This verse specifies the precise quantities of flour mixed with oil for each bullock and ram sacrificed during this significant annual festival.

Context

Numbers chapter 29 outlines the elaborate sacrificial schedule for the seventh month of the Israelite calendar, which included the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and most extensively, the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). This particular verse falls within the instructions for the Feast of Tabernacles, a seven-day festival followed by an eighth day of solemn assembly. During this feast, a large number of sacrifices were commanded daily, beginning with thirteen bullocks on the first day, decreasing by one each subsequent day, along with two rams and fourteen lambs. Numbers 29:14 specifies the required grain offering that was to accompany these animal sacrifices, emphasizing the meticulous nature of God's commands for Old Testament worship.

Key Themes

  • Precision in Worship: The detailed measurements ("three tenth deals," "two tenth deals") highlight God's demand for exactness and intentionality in the Israelites' offerings. This wasn't merely a suggestion but a divine blueprint for their communal worship.
  • Completeness of Sacrifice: The "meat offering" (grain offering) was an essential complement to the animal sacrifices. It symbolized the dedication of the fruits of the land and the labor of human hands, signifying a complete surrender and acknowledgement of God's provision.
  • Obedience to God's Law: This verse underscores the importance of strict adherence to the Mosaic Law. The Israelites were called to obey every detail of God's instructions for their worship and national life.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "meat offering" can be misleading to a modern reader, as it did not refer to animal flesh. The original Hebrew word is minchah (ΧžΦ΄Χ Φ°Χ—ΦΈΧ”), which more accurately translates to a "grain offering" or "meal offering." These offerings typically consisted of fine flour, often mingled with oil, frankincense, and sometimes baked. They were an integral part of the sacrificial system, often accompanying burnt offerings and peace offerings, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving from the produce of the land.

Significance and Application

Numbers 29:14, like many Old Testament sacrificial laws, points to the profound truth that God desires worship that is both specific and wholehearted. The meticulous detail in these instructions served to teach Israel about the holiness of God and the seriousness of approaching Him. For believers today, while the Old Testament sacrificial system has been fulfilled in Christ's perfect, once-for-all sacrifice, the principles remain. We are called to offer God our best, not out of legalistic obligation, but out of love and gratitude. Our "spiritual sacrifices" today include presenting our bodies as living sacrifices, our praise, our service, and our giving, all offered with precision and devotion to the Lord.

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