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Numbers 15:4

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Numbers 15:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “then shall he that offereth his oblation offer unto Jehovah a meal-offering of a tenth part [of an ephah] of fine flour mingled with the fourth part of a hin of oil:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

then shall he that offereth his oblation offer unto Jehovah a meal-offering of a tenth part [of an ephah] of fine flour mingled with the fourth part of a hin of oil:
Numbers 15:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Numbers 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
2Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are come into the land of your habitations, which I give unto you,
3and will make an offering by fire unto Jehovah, a burnt-offering, or a sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or as a freewill-offering, or in your set feasts, to make a sweet savor unto Jehovah, of the herd, or of the flock;
4then shall he that offereth his oblation offer unto Jehovah a meal-offering of a tenth part [of an ephah] of fine flour mingled with the fourth part of a hin of oil:
5and wine for the drink-offering, the fourth part of a hin, shalt thou prepare with the burnt-offering, or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.
6Or for a ram, thou shalt prepare for a meal-offering two tenth parts [of an ephah] of fine flour mingled with the third part of a hin of oil:
7and for the drink-offering thou shalt offer the third part of a hin of wine, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then shall he that offereth his offering unto the Lord, etc.] 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 <022940>Exodus 29:40); rather this should be called a bread offering.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“tenth deal--that is, an omer, the tenth part of an ephah (Exo 16:36). fourth part of an hin of oil--This element shows it to have been different from such meat offerings as were made by themselves, and not merely accompaniments of other sacrifices.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The meat-offering is treated in Leviticus 2:0. The drink-offering Exodus 29:40; Leviticus 23:13, hitherto an ordinary accessory to the former, is now prescribed forevery sacrifice. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“A tenth deal - The tenth part of an Ephah, that is, about five pints. An hin contained about five quarts. Numbers 15:6”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“a meat: Exo 29:40; Lev 2:1, Lev 6:14, Lev 7:9, Lev 7:10, Lev 23:13; Isa 66:20; Mal 1:11; Rom 15:16; Heb 13:16 the fourth: Num 28:5-8; Exo 29:40; Lev 2:15, Lev 14:10, Lev 23:13; Jdg 9:9; Eze 46:14 Numbers 15:5”
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