Numbers 15:4 bbe — Then let him who is making his offering, give to the Lord a meal offering of a tenth part of a measure of the best meal…

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"Then let him who is making his offering, give to the Lord a meal offering of a tenth part of a measure of the best meal mixed with a fourth part of a hin of oil:"

— Numbers 15:4, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 15 — Context

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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Say to the children of Israel, When you have come into the land which I am giving to you for your resting-place,

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And are going to make an offering by fire to the Lord, a burned offering or an offering in connection with an oath, or an offering freely given, or at your regular feasts, an offering for a sweet smell to the Lord, from the herd or the flock:

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Then let him who is making his offering, give to the Lord a meal offering of a tenth part of a measure of the best meal mixed with a fourth part of a hin of oil:

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And for the drink offering, you are to give with the burned offering or other offering, the fourth part of a hin of wine for every lamb.

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Or for a male sheep, give as a meal offering two tenth parts of a measure of the best meal mixed with a third part of a hin of oil:

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And for the drink offering give a third part of a hin of wine, for a sweet smell to the Lord.

Numbers 15:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 15:4 say?
Numbers 15:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then let him who is making his offering, give to the Lord a meal offering of a tenth part of a measure of the best meal mixed with a fourth part of a hin of oil:”
Where is Numbers 15:4 in the Bible?
Numbers 15:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 15, verse 4.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 15:4.
What translation should I read Numbers 15:4 in?
Numbers 15:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 15:4?
Numbers 15:4 reads (BBE): “Then let him who is making his offering, give to the Lord a meal offering of a tenth part of a measure of the best meal mixed with a fourth part of a hin of oil:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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