Numbers 28:7 The drink offering accompanying each lamb shall be a quarter hin. Pour out the offering of fermented drink to the LORD in the sanctuary area.

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New International Version
The accompanying drink offering is to be a quarter of a hin of fermented drink with each lamb. Pour out the drink offering to the LORD at the sanctuary.

New Living Translation
Along with it you must present the proper liquid offering of one quart of alcoholic drink with each lamb, poured out in the Holy Place as an offering to the LORD.

English Standard Version
Its drink offering shall be a quarter of a hin for each lamb. In the Holy Place you shall pour out a drink offering of strong drink to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
The drink offering accompanying each lamb shall be a quarter hin. Pour out the offering of fermented drink to the LORD in the sanctuary area.

King James Bible
And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured unto the LORD for a drink offering.

New King James Version
And its drink offering shall be one-fourth of a hin for each lamb; in a holy place you shall pour out the drink to the LORD as an offering.

New American Standard Bible
Then the drink offering with it shall be a fourth of a hin for each lamb; in the Holy Place pour out a drink offering of strong drink to the LORD.

NASB 1995
Then the drink offering with it shall be a fourth of a hin for each lamb, in the holy place you shall pour out a drink offering of strong drink to the LORD.

NASB 1977
‘Then the libation with it shall be a fourth of a hin for each lamb, in the holy place you shall pour out a libation of strong drink to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the drink offering with it shall be a fourth of a hin for each lamb, in the holy place you shall pour out a drink offering of strong drink to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
Its drink offering shall be a fourth of a hin for each lamb, in the holy place you shall pour out a strong drink offering to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The drink offering is to be a quart with each lamb. Pour out the offering of beer to the LORD in the sanctuary area.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The drink offering is to be a quart with each lamb. Pour out the offering of beer to the LORD in the sanctuary area.

American Standard Version
And the drink-offering thereof shall be the fourth part of a hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou pour out a drink-offering of strong drink unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Finally, along with each of these two sacrifices, a liter of wine must be poured on the altar as a drink offering.

English Revised Version
And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou pour out a drink offering of strong drink unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Also bring a wine offering of one quart of wine for each lamb. Pour it out to the LORD in a holy place.

Good News Translation
As the wine offering with the first lamb, pour out at the altar 2 pints of wine.

International Standard Version
"The drink offering is to be one fourth of a hin for each lamb. You are to pour out a drink offering of strong wine to the LORD in the Holy Place.

Majority Standard Bible
The drink offering accompanying each lamb shall be a quarter hin. Pour out the offering of fermented drink to the LORD in the sanctuary area.

NET Bible
"'And its drink offering must be one quarter of a hin for each lamb. You must pour out the strong drink as a drink offering to the LORD in the holy place.

New Heart English Bible
Its drink offering shall be the fourth part of a hin for the one lamb. You shall pour out a drink offering of strong drink to the LORD in the holy place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the drink-offering of it shall be the fourth part of a hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured to the LORD for a drink-offering.

World English Bible
Its drink offering shall be the fourth part of a hin for each lamb. You shall pour out a drink offering of strong drink to Yahweh in the holy place.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And its drink-offering [is] a fourth of the hin for one lamb; pour out a drink-offering of strong drink to YHWH in the holy place.

Young's Literal Translation
and its libation, a fourth of the hin for the one lamb; in the sanctuary cause thou a libation of strong drink to be poured out to Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And its libation, the fourth of an hin for the one lamb in the holy place: pouring out a libation, a strong drink to Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And for a libation you shall offer of wine the fourth part of a hin for every lamb in the sanctuary of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall offer a libation of wine, of the fourth part of a hin for each lamb, in the Sanctuary of the Lord.

New American Bible
And as the libation for the first lamb, you will make a libation to the LORD in the sanctuary of a fourth of a hin of strong drink.

New Revised Standard Version
Its drink offering shall be one-fourth of a hin for each lamb; in the sanctuary you shall pour out a drink offering of strong drink to the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the drink offering thereof shall be a fourth of a hin for the one lamb; in the holy place you shall pour out the old wine before the LORD for a drink offering.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And a drink offering of wine, a fourth of a hin for one lamb will be poured out in the holy place, a drink offering that is aged before LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the drink-offering thereof shall be the fourth part of a hin for the one lamb; in the holy place shalt thou pour out a drink-offering of strong drink unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And its drink-offering, the fourth part of a hin to each lamb; in the holy place shalt thou pour strong drink as a drink-offering to the Lord.

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Context

The Daily Offerings
…6This is a regular burnt offering established at Mount Sinai as a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. 7The drink offering accompanying each lamb shall be a quarter hin. Pour out the offering of fermented drink to the LORD in the sanctuary area. 8And offer the second lamb at twilight, with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning. It is an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.…

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Cross References

Exodus 29:40-41
With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. / And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Leviticus 23:13
along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil—a food offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine.

1 Chronicles 9:29-30
Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. / And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices.

2 Chronicles 29:35
Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established.

Ezra 7:17
With this money, therefore, you are to buy as many bulls, rams, and lambs as needed, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and offer them on the altar at the house of your God in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 10:37-39
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

Isaiah 55:1
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

Joel 1:9
Grain and drink offerings have been cut off from the house of the LORD; the priests are in mourning, those who minister before the LORD.

Joel 2:14
Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him—grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God.

Hosea 9:4
They will not pour out wine offerings to the LORD, and their sacrifices will not please Him, but will be to them like the bread of mourners; all who eat will be defiled. For their bread will be for themselves; it will not enter the house of the LORD.

Matthew 26:27-29
Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. / I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

Mark 14:23-25
Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. / He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. / Truly I tell you, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God.”

Luke 22:17-20
After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves. / For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.” / And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” ...

John 2:3-10
When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” / “Woman, what is that to you and to Me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” / His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” ...

John 6:53-56
So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. / Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. / For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. ...

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Numbers 28

1. Offerings are to be observed
3. The continual burnt offering
9. The offering on the Sabbath
11. On the new Moons
16. At the Passover
26. In the day of the firstfruits

Berean Study Bible

And the drink offering
The concept of a drink offering, or "nesek" in Hebrew, is a fascinating aspect of ancient Israelite worship. It involved the pouring out of a liquid, typically wine, as an act of devotion and submission to God. This practice symbolized the offering of one's life and resources to the Lord, acknowledging His sovereignty and provision. The drink offering was often paired with other sacrifices, enhancing the communal and holistic nature of worship.

with it shall be a quarter hin
A "hin" is an ancient unit of measurement, roughly equivalent to about 3.7 liters or 1 gallon. A quarter hin, therefore, would be approximately 0.925 liters or about 1 quart. This specific measurement underscores the precision and intentionality in worship practices, reflecting a God who values order and detail. It also highlights the importance of obedience in following God's instructions exactly as given.

of fermented drink
The use of "fermented drink," or "shekar" in Hebrew, indicates that the offering was not just any liquid but one that had undergone a process of fermentation, typically wine. This fermentation process can symbolize transformation and maturity, suggesting that offerings to God should come from the best and most refined of what we have. It also points to the joy and celebration inherent in worship, as wine is often associated with gladness in the Bible.

with each lamb
The pairing of the drink offering with the sacrifice of a lamb is significant. The lamb, a central figure in sacrificial rituals, represents innocence and purity. In a broader biblical context, it foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. The combination of the lamb and the drink offering emphasizes the completeness of the sacrifice, involving both solid and liquid elements, and pointing to the totality of Christ's offering for humanity.

Pour out the drink offering
The act of pouring out the drink offering is rich in symbolism. It signifies a complete giving over to God, holding nothing back. This act of pouring is a vivid representation of surrender and dedication, mirroring the believer's call to pour out their lives in service and worship to the Lord. It is a reminder that true worship involves the whole self, not just a part.

to the LORD
The direction of the offering is crucial. It is not just a ritualistic act but one directed "to the LORD," emphasizing the personal relationship between the worshiper and God. This phrase underscores the covenantal relationship, where God is the recipient of worship and devotion, and the people are His chosen ones, called to live in obedience and reverence.

in the sanctuary
The sanctuary, or "miqdash" in Hebrew, is the designated holy place where God's presence dwells among His people. Offering the drink offering in the sanctuary signifies the sacredness of the act and the holiness of the space. It reminds believers of the importance of approaching God with reverence and awe, recognizing His holiness and the privilege of being in His presence. The sanctuary serves as a physical reminder of God's dwelling among His people and the call to live lives set apart for His glory.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(7) Shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured . . . --Better, pour out the drink offering of strong drink. The word shecar, which is here rendered "strong wine," denotes any kind of intoxicating drink, whether made from grapes, honey, or grain; but it is more frequently used to denote a drink which is not made from grapes, as, e.g., in Leviticus 10:9, where the command is given to Aaron and his sons not to drink "wine nor strong drink" (shecar) when they went into the tent of meeting. In the parallel passage in Exodus, the drink offering was to consist of "the fourth part of an hin of wine" (Numbers 29:40). (Comp. Numbers 15:5.) In Exodus 30:9 it is forbidden to pour any drink offering upon the altar of incense, from which passage it has been inferred that the drink offerings were poured upon the altar of burnt sacrifice.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 7. - In the holy place. בַּקֹּדֶשׁ. Septuagint, ἐν τῷ ἀγίῳ. Josephus paraphrases this by περὶ τὸν βωμόν ('Ant.,' 3:10), and so the Targum of Onkelos; Jonathan and the Targum of Palestine render, "from the vessels of the sanctuary." The former would seem to be the real meaning of the original. There is nowhere any specific direction as to the ritual of the drink offering (see on Leviticus 23, and Numbers 15:7, 10), nor is it certain whether it was poured at the foot of the altar (as apparently stated in Ecclus. 1. 15) or poured upon the flesh of the sacrifice on the altar (as seems to be implied in Philippians 2:17). The strong wine. שֵׁכָר. Septuagint, σίκερα. The Targums render it "old wine," because the drink offering was in every other instance ordered to be made with wine (Exodus 29:40, etc.). Shecar, however, was not wine, but strong drink other than wine (such as we call "spirits"), and it is invariably used in that sense in contradistinction to wine (see on Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3, etc.). It can only be supposed that the difficulty of procuring wine in the wilderness had caused the coarser and commoner liquor to be substituted for it. It is certainly remarkable that the mention of shecar should be retained at a time when wine must have been easily obtainable, and was about to become abundant (Deuteronomy 8:8). As it would seem impossible that shecar should have been substituted for wine after the settlement in Canaan, its mention here may be accepted as evidence of the wilderness-origin of this particular ordinance. The quantity ordained (about a quart for each lamb) was very considerable.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And the drink offering
וְנִסְכּוֹ֙ (wə·nis·kōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5262: A libation, a cast idol

accompanying each
הָאֶחָ֑ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

lamb
לַכֶּ֖בֶשׂ (lak·ke·ḇeś)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3532: A lamb

[shall be] a quarter
רְבִיעִ֣ת (rə·ḇî·‘iṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular construct
Strong's 7243: Fourth, a fourth

hin.
הַהִ֔ין (ha·hîn)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1969: A hin (a liquid measure)

Pour out
הַסֵּ֛ךְ (has·sêḵ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5258: To pour out, a libation, to cast, to anoint a, king

the offering
נֶ֥סֶךְ (ne·seḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5262: A libation, a cast idol

of fermented drink
שֵׁכָ֖ר (šê·ḵār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7941: An intoxicant, intensely alcoholic liquor

to the LORD
לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

in the sanctuary area.
בַּקֹּ֗דֶשׁ (baq·qō·ḏeš)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

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OT Law: Numbers 28:7 Its drink offering shall be the fourth (Nu Num.)