Numbers 15:1

1 The Lord said to Moses,

Numbers 15:1 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 15:1

The Lord spake unto Moses
After the murmurings of the Israelites by reason of the spies, ( Numbers 14:2 ) ; and their being threatened with a consumption of them in the wilderness on that account, ( Numbers 14:12 ) ; and their defeat at Hormah, ( Numbers 14:45 ) : and lest their posterity should be discouraged, and despair of ever enjoying the good land:

saying;
as follows.

Numbers 15:1 In-Context

1 The Lord said to Moses,

2 "Speak to the Israelites and say to them, 'When you enter the land that I am giving you as a home,

3 give the Lord offerings made by fire. These may be from your herds or flocks, as a smell pleasing to the Lord. These may be burnt offerings or sacrifices for special promises, or as gifts to him, or as festival offerings.

4 The one who brings the offering shall also give the Lord a grain offering. It should be two quarts of fine flour mixed with one quart of olive oil.

5 Each time you offer a lamb as a burnt offering or sacrifice, also prepare a quart of wine as a drink offering.