Numbers 29:10 Meaning and Explanation
“A several tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Each of the seven lambs receives one-tenth of an ephah of flour and oil.
The Context of Numbers 29:10
The grain offerings for each lamb on the Day of Atonement.
What Does Numbers 29:10 Mean?
The seven lambs, again marked as a complete sacred number, each received equal measure in grain offering. This consistency strengthened the sense that all parts of the sacrifice were ordered and acceptable to God, with no lamb diminished.
The uniform treatment of the lambs mirrored the theme of the Day of Atonement itself: all Israel, from greatest to least, came before God needing forgiveness and approaching with the same humble sincerity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 29:10
What does Numbers 29:10 mean?
Each of the seven lambs receives one-tenth of an ephah of flour and oil.
What is the context of Numbers 29:10?
The grain offerings for each lamb on the Day of Atonement.