Numbers 29:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And a several tenth deal to each lamb of the fourteen lambs:”
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Read Full Chapter →Each of the fourteen lambs receives one-tenth ephah of flour mixed with oil.
The Context of Numbers 29:15
The grain offerings for each lamb in the Sukkot burnt offering.
What Does Numbers 29:15 Mean?
Fourteen lambs, twice seven (a sacred number doubled), marked the completeness of the Sukkot celebration. Each received the same standard grain offering, maintaining the principle that all animals were treated with equal dignity before God.
The consistency in measuring the lambs ensured fairness and prevented any sense that smaller animals were less valued. This pattern established a precedent: in God's reckoning, all offerings, regardless of the animal's size, were received with the same care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 29:15
What does Numbers 29:15 mean?
Each of the fourteen lambs receives one-tenth ephah of flour mixed with oil.
What is the context of Numbers 29:15?
The grain offerings for each lamb in the Sukkot burnt offering.