Numbers 15:9

9 bring with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah[a] of the finest flour mixed with half a hin[b] of olive oil,

Numbers 15:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 Then shall he bring with a bullock a meat offering of three tenth deals of flour mingled with half an hin of oil.
ESV
9 then one shall offer with the bull a grain offering of three tenths of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with half a hin of oil.
NLT
9 you must also give a grain offering of six quarts of choice flour mixed with two quarts of olive oil,
MSG
9 bring with the bull a Grain-Offering of six quarts of fine flour and two quarts of oil.
CSB
9 a grain offering of six quarts of fine flour mixed with two quarts of oil must be presented with the bull.

Numbers 15:9 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 15:9

Then shall he bring with a bullock a meat offering
Much larger than either for a lamb or ram, even one consisting

of three tenth deals of flour;
or nine quarts of it:

mingled with half an hin of oil;
two quarts and a pint, and somewhat more.

Numbers 15:9 In-Context

7 and a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering. Offer it as an aroma pleasing to the LORD.
8 “ ‘When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice, for a special vow or a fellowship offering to the LORD,
9 bring with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of the finest flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil,
10 and also bring half a hin of wine as a drink offering. This will be a food offering, an aroma pleasing to the LORD.
11 Each bull or ram, each lamb or young goat, is to be prepared in this manner.

Cross References 2

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. That is, probably about 11 pounds or about 5 kilograms
  • [b]. That is, about 2 quarts or about 1.9 liters; also in verse 10
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