Numbers 15:4

4 then the person who brings an offering shall present to the LORD a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah^[a] of the finest flour mixed with a quarter of a hin^[b] of olive oil.

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Numbers 15:4 in Other Translations

KJV

4 Then shall he that offereth his offering unto the LORD bring a meat offering of a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of oil.

ESV

4 then he who brings his offering shall offer to the LORD a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter of a hin of oil;

NLT

4 When you present these offerings, you must also give the LORD a grain offering of two quarts of choice flour mixed with one quart of olive oil.

MSG

4 the one bringing the offering shall present to God a Grain-Offering of two quarts of fine flour mixed with a quart of oil.

CSB

4 the one presenting his offering to the Lord must also present a grain offering of two quarts of fine flour mixed with a quart of oil.

Numbers 15:4 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 15:4

Then shall he that offereth his offering unto the Lord
Be it of either kind before mentioned:

bring a meat offering of a tenth deal of flour, mingled with the
fourth [part] of an hin of oil;
this was made of the tenth part of an ephah, or of an omer of fine wheaten flour, which was the quantity of about three quarts; and which was mixed and macerated with the fourth part of an hin, or with a quart and more than half a pint of oil: see ( Exodus 29:40 ) ; rather this should be called a bread offering.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Numbers 15:4 In-Context

2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘After you enter the land I am giving you as a home

3 and you present to the LORD food offerings from the herd or the flock, as an aroma pleasing to the LORD—whether burnt offerings or sacrifices, for special vows or freewill offerings or festival offerings—

4 then the person who brings an offering shall present to the LORD a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of the finest flour mixed with a quarter of a hin of olive oil.

5 With each lamb for the burnt offering or the sacrifice, prepare a quarter of a hin of wine as a drink offering.

6 “ ‘With a ram prepare a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of the finest flour mixed with a third of a hin of olive oil,

Cross References 2

1. S Leviticus 2:1; Leviticus 6:14
2. S Exodus 16:36

Footnotes 2

[a]. That is, probably about 3 1/2 pounds or about 1.6 kilograms
[b]. That is, about 1 quart or about 1 liter; also in verse 5