Numbers 29:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals unto every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth deals to each ram of the two rams,”
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Read Full Chapter →Grain offerings accompany the burnt offering, with precise measurements for each type of animal.
The Context of Numbers 29:14
The grain offerings for the first day of Sukkot's burnt offering.
What Does Numbers 29:14 Mean?
The multiplication of animals required multiplication of grain offerings, each measured carefully to ensure propriety. Three-tenths for each bull and two-tenths for each ram meant significant quantities of flour and oil were required, drawn from the people's own abundance.
These prescribed measurements, applied across thirteen bulls and two rams, created a substantial tribute of grain to God. The care in specification showed that the festival's joy did not mean carelessness; rather, generous abundance was given structure and intentionality.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 29:14
What does Numbers 29:14 mean?
Grain offerings accompany the burnt offering, with precise measurements for each type of animal.
What is the context of Numbers 29:14?
The grain offerings for the first day of Sukkot's burnt offering.