With a ram you are to prepare a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a third of a hin of olive oil, With a ramThe ram, in Hebrew "אַיִל" (ayil), is often associated with strength and leadership. In the sacrificial system, the ram symbolizes a more significant offering than a lamb, indicating a deeper level of commitment or atonement. Historically, rams were valuable animals, and their use in offerings underscores the importance of the sacrifice being made. The ram's significance is also seen in the account of Abraham and Isaac, where a ram is provided as a substitute sacrifice ( Genesis 22:13), foreshadowing Christ's ultimate sacrifice. you are to prepare
The Hebrew verb "עָשָׂה" (asah) means to make or do, indicating an active participation in the preparation of the offering. This preparation is not merely a ritualistic act but a deliberate and thoughtful process. It reflects the heart's intention and the worshiper's dedication to God. The act of preparation signifies readiness and willingness to obey God's commandments, emphasizing the importance of approaching God with a prepared heart. a grain offering
The grain offering, or "מִנְחָה" (minchah) in Hebrew, represents a gift or tribute to God. It is an offering of the fruits of one's labor, symbolizing gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision. The grain offering is non-bloody, highlighting the aspect of thanksgiving and dedication rather than atonement. It serves as a reminder that all sustenance and prosperity come from the Lord, and it is a way to honor Him with the firstfruits of one's harvest. of two-tenths of an ephah
An ephah is a unit of measure used in ancient Israel, roughly equivalent to 22 liters or about 5.8 gallons. Two-tenths of an ephah would be a significant amount, indicating the offering's substantial nature. This measurement reflects the principle of giving generously and sacrificially to God. It also points to the structured and orderly nature of worship in the Israelite community, where specific guidelines were given to ensure that offerings were made appropriately. of fine flour
The term "סֹלֶת" (solet) refers to finely ground flour, which was considered a luxury item in ancient times. Offering fine flour signifies giving God the best of what one has, not the leftovers or inferior quality. This act of offering the finest flour is a demonstration of reverence and honor towards God, acknowledging His worthiness to receive the best from His people. mixed with a third of a hin of oil
A hin is another ancient measure, approximately 3.7 liters or about 1 gallon. Oil, often olive oil, was a valuable commodity in biblical times, used for cooking, lighting, and anointing. Mixing oil with the grain offering symbolizes the Holy Spirit's presence and the anointing of God. It also represents joy and gladness, as oil was used in celebrations and anointing ceremonies. The specific measurement indicates precision and care in worship, ensuring that offerings are made according to God's instructions. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the laws and commandments from God, including the instructions in Numbers 15. 2. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who were given these specific instructions for offerings as part of their covenant relationship with Him. 3. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who established the sacrificial system as a means for His people to maintain a right relationship with Him. 4. The Promised LandThe land of Canaan, which the Israelites were journeying towards and where they were to implement these laws. 5. Sacrificial SystemThe system of offerings and sacrifices instituted by God for the Israelites, which included burnt offerings, peace offerings, and others. Teaching Points Understanding SacrificesThe sacrificial system was a means for the Israelites to express devotion, gratitude, and repentance. It foreshadowed the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. Fulfillment in ChristJesus Christ is the fulfillment of the sacrificial system. Believers are no longer bound by the old covenant sacrifices but are called to live in the light of Christ's sacrifice. Heart of WorshipTrue worship involves more than ritual; it requires a heart aligned with God's will. Our offerings to God should be sincere and from the heart. Living SacrificesAs believers, we are called to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is our spiritual act of worship. Obedience and FaithfulnessThe instructions for offerings remind us of the importance of obedience and faithfulness in our relationship with God. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the sacrificial system in Numbers 15:6 point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ? 2. In what ways can we offer ourselves as living sacrifices in our daily lives, as encouraged in Romans 12:1? 3. How does understanding the purpose of Old Testament sacrifices enhance our appreciation for Christ's sacrifice? 4. What are some practical ways to ensure that our worship is heartfelt and not merely ritualistic, as emphasized in Psalm 51:16-17? 5. How can we apply the principles of obedience and faithfulness from the sacrificial instructions in Numbers to our current walk with God? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 1-7Provides detailed instructions on various offerings, including burnt offerings and peace offerings, which are referenced in Numbers 15:6. Hebrews 10Discusses the fulfillment of the sacrificial system in Christ, who is the ultimate sacrifice for sins. Romans 12:1Encourages believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices, drawing a parallel to the Old Testament sacrificial system. Psalm 51:16-17Highlights the importance of a contrite heart over mere ritualistic offerings, emphasizing the heart's posture in worship. People Aaron, Ephah, Israelites, MosesPlaces Egypt, Wilderness of ParanTopics Best, Cereal, Deals, Ephah, Fine, Flour, Grain, Hin, Male, Meal, Meal-offering, Measure, Meat, Meat-offering, Mingled, Mixed, Oblation, Offer, Offering, Oil, One-third, Prepare, Present, Ram, Sheep, Tenth, Tenths, Third, Two-tenth, Two-tenthsDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 15:1-10 7368 grain offering Numbers 15:1-12 1680 types
4456 grain Numbers 15:4-9 5616 measures, dry Numbers 15:4-10 5617 measures, liquid Numbers 15:6-7 4681 ram Library List of Abbreviations Used in Reference to Rabbinic Writings Quoted in this Work.
THE Mishnah is always quoted according to Tractate, Chapter (Pereq) and Paragraph (Mishnah), the Chapter being marked in Roman, the paragraph in ordinary Numerals. Thus Ber. ii. 4 means the Mishnic Tractate Berakhoth, second Chapter, fourth Paragraph. The Jerusalem Talmud is distinguished by the abbreviation Jer. before the name of the Tractate. Thus, Jer. Ber. is the Jer. Gemara, or Talmud, of the Tractate Berakhoth. The edition, from which quotations are made, is that commonly used, Krotoschin, …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the MessiahWe are Drawing Near the End, and to the Highest Conclusions of True Human Wisdom...
We are drawing near the end, and to the highest conclusions of true human wisdom; and full of deepest interest it is to mark the character of these conclusions. Reason speaks; that faculty that is rightly termed divine, for its possession marks those who are "the offspring of God." He is the Father of spirits, and it is in the spirit that Reason has her seat; whilst in our Preacher she is enthroned, and now with authority utters forth her counsels. Here we may listen to just how far she can …
F. C. Jennings—Old Groans and New Songs Seventh Day. Holiness and Obedience.
Ye have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself. Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: ye shall be unto me an holy nation.'--Ex. xix. 4-6. Israel has reached Horeb. The law is to be given and the covenant made. Here are God's first words to the people; He speaks of redemption and its blessing, fellowship with Himself: 'Ye have seen how I brought …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ The Healing of the Woman - Christ's Personal Appearance - the Raising of Jairus' Daughter
THERE seems remarkable correspondence between the two miracles which Jesus had wrought on leaving Capernaum and those which He did on His return. In one sense they are complementary to each other. The stilling of the storm and the healing of the demonised were manifestations of the absolute power inherent in Christ; the recovery of the woman and the raising of Jairus' daughter, evidence of the absolute efficacy of faith. The unlikeliness of dominion over the storm, and of command over a legion of …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Among the People, and with the Pharisees
It would have been difficult to proceed far either in Galilee or in Judaea without coming into contact with an altogether peculiar and striking individuality, differing from all around, and which would at once arrest attention. This was the Pharisee. Courted or feared, shunned or flattered, reverently looked up to or laughed at, he was equally a power everywhere, both ecclesiastically and politically, as belonging to the most influential, the most zealous, and the most closely-connected religions …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Degrees of Sin
Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous? Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others. He that delivered me unto thee, has the greater sin.' John 19: 11. The Stoic philosophers held that all sins were equal; but this Scripture clearly holds forth that there is a gradual difference in sin; some are greater than others; some are mighty sins,' and crying sins.' Amos 5: 12; Gen 18: 21. Every sin has a voice to speak, but some …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments The Worship of the Synagogue
One of the most difficult questions in Jewish history is that connected with the existence of a synagogue within the Temple. That such a "synagogue" existed, and that its meeting-place was in "the hall of hewn stones," at the south-eastern angle of the court of the priest, cannot be called in question, in face of the clear testimony of contemporary witnesses. Considering that "the hall of hew stones" was also the meeting-place for the great Sanhedrim, and that not only legal decisions, but lectures …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Jesus' Last Public Discourse. Denunciation of Scribes and Pharisees.
(in the Court of the Temple. Tuesday, April 4, a.d. 30.) ^A Matt. XXIII. 1-39; ^B Mark XII. 38-40; ^C Luke XX. 45-47. ^a 1 Then spake Jesus ^b 38 And in his teaching ^c in the hearing of all the people he said unto ^a the multitudes, and to his disciples [he spoke in the most public manner], 2 saying, ^c 46 Beware of the scribes, ^a The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat: 3 all things whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day and Defends his Act.
(at Feast-Time at Jerusalem, Probably the Passover.) ^D John V. 1-47. ^d 1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [Though every feast in the Jewish calendar has found some one to advocate its claim to be this unnamed feast, yet the vast majority of commentators choose either the feast of Purim, which came in March, or the Passover, which came in April. Older commentators pretty unanimously regarded it as the Passover, while the later school favor the feast …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Third Day in Passion-Week - the Last Controversies and Discourses - the Sadducees and the Resurrection - the Scribe and the Great Commandment - Question
THE last day in the Temple was not to pass without other temptations' than that of the Priests when they questioned His authority, or of the Pharisees when they cunningly sought to entangle Him in His speech. Indeed, Christ had on this occasion taken a different position; He had claimed supreme authority, and thus challenged the leaders of Israel. For this reason, and because at the last we expect assaults from all His enemies, we are prepared for the controversies of that day. We remember that, …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
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