Numbers 15:4

Numbers 15:4 Meaning and Explanation

Then shall he that offereth his offering unto the LORD bring a meat offering of a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of oil.

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The worshiper must accompany a burnt offering with a tenth-measure of flour mixed with oil.

The Context of Numbers 15:4

God specifies the grain portions that must accompany burnt offerings.

What Does Numbers 15:4 Mean?

The 'meat offering' here refers to a grain offering, a cereal or flour-based gift offered alongside animal sacrifices. The specific measurements—one-tenth deal of flour and one-fourth hin of oil—show God's attention to exact proportions in worship.

These exact quantities reflect the order and reverence God requires in approach. The mingling of flour and oil creates a prepared offering, showing that acceptable worship requires both care and preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:4

What does Numbers 15:4 mean?

The worshiper must accompany a burnt offering with a tenth-measure of flour mixed with oil.

What is the context of Numbers 15:4?

God specifies the grain portions that must accompany burnt offerings.

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