Numbers 6:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And a basket of unleavened bread, cakes of fine flour mingled with oil, and wafers of unleavened bread anointed with oil, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Nazarite also brings an offering of unleavened bread and fine flour products with accompanying drink offerings.
The Context of Numbers 6:15
Grain and drink offerings accompanying the animal sacrifices.
What Does Numbers 6:15 Mean?
In addition to animal sacrifices, the Nazarite presents grain and drink offerings—unleavened bread cakes and wafers prepared with oil, plus associated drink offerings. These offerings parallel those made at other major celebrations and Temple occasions. The use of unleavened bread connects the Nazarite offering to the symbolic meaning of unleavened bread in Israel's tradition.
These complementary offerings acknowledge that complete dedication to God involves both animal sacrifice (representing life and devoted action) and grain offerings (representing the fruits of work and nourishment). Together, the animal and grain offerings create a full and comprehensive presentation before God.
Numbers 6:15 in the Original Language
minchah (מִנְחָה), 'meat/grain offering' — an offering of agricultural produce presenting work's fruits to God
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 6:15
What does Numbers 6:15 mean?
The Nazarite also brings an offering of unleavened bread and fine flour products with accompanying drink offerings.
What is the context of Numbers 6:15?
Grain and drink offerings accompanying the animal sacrifices.