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Numbers 28:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And three tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one bullock; and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one ram;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And three-tenths of an ephah of flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for each bull; and two-tenths of an ephah of flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for each ram;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving specific instructions about how much flour and oil to offer alongside animal sacrifices - different amounts for different animals.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, God was providing Moses with precise instructions for the Israelites on how to conduct their daily and festival sacrifices in the Tabernacle while wandering in the wilderness. This verse details the specific amounts of flour and oil required for grain offerings that accompanied burnt offerings, ensuring the rituals were performed correctly as part of their covenant obligations. These offerings underscored the importance of structured worship and obedience to God's commands in maintaining their spiritual purity and relationship with Him.

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