And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil: three tenth deals shall ye offer for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram;
Along with these sacrifices, you must also bring a grain offering made of flour mixed with oil: offer three-tenths of an ephah for each bull, and two-tenths of an ephah for each ram.
God is giving specific instructions about the grain offerings that must accompany the animal sacrifices - different amounts of flour and oil for different animals.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, God was providing detailed instructions to Moses for the Israelites' daily offerings and sacrifices during their wilderness wanderings after the Exodus. This verse specifically outlines the grain offerings that accompanied animal sacrifices, emphasizing the need for precise measurements to maintain ritual purity and honor God's commands. These regulations helped the community foster a structured worship life, reminding them of their ongoing covenant obligations.
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