Numbers 28:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock, and the third part of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth part of an hin unto a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Wine libations are scaled to each animal—half a hin for each bullock, one-third hin for the ram, one-fourth hin for each lamb.
The Context of Numbers 28:14
Completing the monthly offering with scaled wine libations.
What Does Numbers 28:14 Mean?
The graduated wine offerings parallel the graduated grain offerings: larger animals receive more wine, smaller ones less. This proportionality maintains balance and order in the ritual structure. Each animal's libation is measured with the same precision that governs all other elements of the monthly sacrifice.
The phrase 'throughout the months of the year' anchors this command as perpetual. These monthly offerings form a cycle repeated twelve times annually, creating a rhythm of regular covenant remembrance that marks Israel's passage through time in relationship with God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 28:14
What does Numbers 28:14 mean?
Wine libations are scaled to each animal—half a hin for each bullock, one-third hin for the ram, one-fourth hin for each lamb.
What is the context of Numbers 28:14?
Completing the monthly offering with scaled wine libations.