Numbers 15:5
And the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.
Original Language Analysis
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֥ה
shalt thou prepare
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֥ה
shalt thou prepare
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 11
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הָֽעֹלָ֖ה
with the burnt offering
H5930
הָֽעֹלָ֖ה
with the burnt offering
Strong's:
H5930
Word #:
7 of 11
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
א֣וֹ
H176
א֣וֹ
Strong's:
H176
Word #:
8 of 11
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
לַזָּ֑בַח
or sacrifice
H2077
לַזָּ֑בַח
or sacrifice
Strong's:
H2077
Word #:
9 of 11
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
Cross References
Numbers 28:14And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock, and the third part of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth part of an hin unto a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.Numbers 28:7And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured unto the LORD for a drink offering.
Historical Context
Drink offerings were poured out at the base of the altar, creating a fragrant offering to the Lord. Wine was a valuable commodity, representing prosperity and blessing. Offering it to God demonstrated that all blessings come from Him and should be returned to His glory. The pouring out symbolized life poured out in devotion.
Questions for Reflection
- How does pouring out wine as an offering challenge us to offer our joy and celebration to God?
- What does the drink offering teach about sacrificial worship that holds nothing back?
- In what ways should Christian worship express both solemnity and joy?
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Analysis & Commentary
The drink offering of wine poured out before the Lord represents joy and celebration in worship. Wine symbolizes gladness and abundance throughout Scripture. Pouring it out as an offering teaches that our joy should be offered to God, not merely consumed for personal pleasure. The specific amount (quarter hin) demonstrates measured, intentional worship. The Reformed emphasis on joy in worship finds support here—we serve God gladly, not grudgingly.