Numbers 15:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And for a drink offering thou shalt offer the third part of an hin of wine, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.”
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Read Full Chapter →A ram offering requires one-third hin of wine as a drink offering that brings a sweet savor to the LORD.
The Context of Numbers 15:7
God completes the instructions for ram offerings with the drink portion.
What Does Numbers 15:7 Mean?
The drink offering increases proportionally with the animal sacrifice, from one-fourth hin (lamb) to one-third hin (ram). These gradations show that complete worship requires proportional commitment at every level.
The phrase 'sweet savour unto the LORD' appears again, emphasizing that all these offerings, when properly performed, create a fragrance pleasing to God. This reinforces that God's pleasure in worship flows from proper relationship, not mere ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:7
What does Numbers 15:7 mean?
A ram offering requires one-third hin of wine as a drink offering that brings a sweet savor to the LORD.
What is the context of Numbers 15:7?
God completes the instructions for ram offerings with the drink portion.