Numbers 29:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:”
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Read Full Chapter →Grain and drink offerings follow the established proportions for each type of animal.
The Context of Numbers 29:21
The grain and drink offerings for the third day of Sukkot.
What Does Numbers 29:21 Mean?
Once more, the text abbreviated its instructions, relying on the people's familiarity with the underlying pattern. This repeated brevity signaled confidence that Israel had internalized the sacrificial rules and could apply them without constant repetition.
The "manner" (torah, order or law) established in earlier passages became the interpretive key for each subsequent day, allowing the text to compress while still conveying complete instruction. This efficient communication acknowledged the people's growing competence in worship.
Numbers 29:21 in the Original Language
torah (תּוֹרָה) here means 'law' or 'manner' — the established order or procedure for conducting the sacrifice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 29:21
What does Numbers 29:21 mean?
Grain and drink offerings follow the established proportions for each type of animal.
What is the context of Numbers 29:21?
The grain and drink offerings for the third day of Sukkot.