Numbers 28:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And a several tenth deal of flour mingled with oil for a meat offering unto one lamb; for a burnt offering of a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Each of the seven lambs receives an individual tenth deal of grain offering.
The Context of Numbers 28:13
Detailing grain offerings for each of the seven lambs.
What Does Numbers 28:13 Mean?
The word 'several'—meaning individual or separate—emphasizes that each lamb is attended to and honored individually. No animal is treated generically; each receives its own specific measure of flour and oil. This attention to individual components teaches that God sees and values each element of Israel's worship.
The repetition of 'sweet savour' reinforces that when offered according to God's pattern, the entire monthly offering—all the animals, all the grain—creates an aroma pleasing to the Lord. Thoroughness and obedience combine to produce worship that God receives and honors.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 28:13
What does Numbers 28:13 mean?
Each of the seven lambs receives an individual tenth deal of grain offering.
What is the context of Numbers 28:13?
Detailing grain offerings for each of the seven lambs.