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Numbers 28:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And a tenth part of an ephah of flour for a meat offering, mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And use two quarts of flour for a grain offering, mixed with one quart of pressed oil.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the specific measurements for a grain offering that was to be mixed with oil as part of Israel's worship.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, God was providing Moses with detailed instructions for the daily sacrifices that the Israelites were to offer in the Tabernacle, as part of their ongoing worship and covenant obligations during their wilderness journey. This verse specifically outlines the ingredients for a grain offering, including a precise measurement of flour mixed with oil, which symbolized purity, dedication, and the people's dependence on God for sustenance. These regulations ensured that offerings were made consistently, reflecting the structured nature of ancient Israelite religious practices.

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