Bible Strands
Numbers 28:21
and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God instructs Moses on the exact grain portion required for the seven lambs during the Sabbath sacrifice.
The words — The Hebrew noun עִשָּׂרוֹן (iśśārôn) literally means "a tenth," denoting a fixed dry measure. The verb תַּעֲשֶׂה (taʿăśeh) commands "you will offer," establishing the action as a mandatory duty rather than a suggestion.
The thread — This standardized tenth-measure appears in Numbers 28:5 for the daily lamb and Numbers 28:20 for the Sabbath ram.
Why it lands — The text specifies an exact quantity for each animal, leaving no room for personal estimation. A reader must apply precise measurement when preparing the community offerings.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs: