Numbers 29:27
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:
Original Language Analysis
וּמִנְחָתָ֣ם
And their meat offering
H4503
וּמִנְחָתָ֣ם
And their meat offering
Strong's:
H4503
Word #:
1 of 7
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
וְנִסְכֵּיהֶ֡ם
and their drink offerings
H5262
וְנִסְכֵּיהֶ֡ם
and their drink offerings
Strong's:
H5262
Word #:
2 of 7
a libation; also a cast idol
לַ֠פָּרִים
for the bullocks
H6499
לַ֠פָּרִים
for the bullocks
Strong's:
H6499
Word #:
3 of 7
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
לָֽאֵילִ֧ם
for the rams
H352
לָֽאֵילִ֧ם
for the rams
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
4 of 7
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
Historical Context
The grain offerings used fine flour mixed with oil, and drink offerings were wine poured out at the altar's base. These represented Israel's agricultural prosperity, consecrating the harvest back to God during the fall ingathering festival. The detailed "manner" or "ordinance" ensured uniformity across generations.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the prescribed "manner" of offerings challenge contemporary worship preferences for spontaneity over structure?
- In what ways do you offer the "fruit of your labor" back to God as these grain and drink offerings symbolized?
- What does the repetitive nature of these commands teach about faithful, long-term obedience?
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Analysis & Commentary
Their meat offering and their drink offerings—The minchah (מִנְחָה, grain offering) and nesek (נֶסֶךְ, drink offering) accompanied each burnt offering according to their number, after the manner (k'mishpatam, כְּמִשְׁפָּטָם, according to their ordinance). These additions are detailed in Numbers 15:1-12, with amounts varying by animal size.
The repetition of this formula throughout the festival underscores that worship is not spontaneous emotionalism but covenantal obedience. The grain and wine offerings symbolized the fruit of labor, acknowledging God's provision in harvest. This structured devotion prefigures the New Testament's "reasonable service" (Romans 12:1).