Numbers 29:9 Meaning and Explanation
“And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals to a bullock, and two tenth deals to one ram,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The grain offerings for the Day of Atonement follow the same measurements as the first day.
The Context of Numbers 29:9
The grain offerings accompanying the Day of Atonement's burnt offering.
What Does Numbers 29:9 Mean?
The repetition of the grain offering amounts (three-tenths for the bull, two-tenths for the ram) showed continuity in how Israel honored God across the different festival days. Consistency in prescribed worship emphasized that faithful service required obedience to standard, not improvisation.
Flour and oil together continued to sanctify the people's daily bread, reminding them that even in their deepest penitential moment, they were sustained by God's provision and could offer their sustenance back to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 29:9
What does Numbers 29:9 mean?
The grain offerings for the Day of Atonement follow the same measurements as the first day.
What is the context of Numbers 29:9?
The grain offerings accompanying the Day of Atonement's burnt offering.