Numbers 28:7
And 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.
Original Language Analysis
רְבִיעִ֣ת
thereof shall be the fourth
H7243
רְבִיעִ֣ת
thereof shall be the fourth
Strong's:
H7243
Word #:
2 of 10
fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
הָֽאֶחָ֑ד
for the one
H259
הָֽאֶחָ֑ד
for the one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
בַּקֹּ֗דֶשׁ
in the holy
H6944
בַּקֹּ֗דֶשׁ
in the holy
Strong's:
H6944
Word #:
6 of 10
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
הַסֵּ֛ךְ
to be poured
H5258
הַסֵּ֛ךְ
to be poured
Strong's:
H5258
Word #:
7 of 10
to pour out, especially a libation, or to cast (metal); by analogy, to anoint a king
Historical Context
Drink offerings were poured out at the altar's base, creating a fragrant offering. Wine was precious in ancient Israel, representing prosperity and blessing. Offering it to God acknowledged that all joy and prosperity come from Him. The practice of pouring out wine taught that we hold our blessings with open hands, willing to return them to God in worship.
Questions for Reflection
- How should offering our joy to God transform our celebrations and festivities?
- What does pouring out strong wine teach about giving God our best, not our leftovers?
- In what ways can Christian celebrations maintain festivity while remaining coram Deo?
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Analysis & Commentary
The drink offering of a fourth of a hin of strong wine poured out in the holy place represents joy and celebration offered to God. Wine symbolizes gladness throughout Scripture. Pouring it out as an offering teaches that our joy should be given to God, not merely consumed for personal pleasure. The specification of 'strong wine' indicates quality—not diluted or inferior but the best. The holy place location emphasizes that this offering occurs in God's presence. Our celebrations should be coram Deo (before the face of God), not merely secular parties.