Numbers 28:21

Key Reflection

The verse Numbers 28:21 specifies the details of the meal offering (ʾʿôrîṯ) to be offered with certain sacrifices. According to this text, three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil were to accompany a bull, and two-tenths of an ephah for a ram. This level of detail underscores the importance and structure of these offerings in ancient Israelite worship, ensuring that every part of the sacrifice was meticulously prepared according to divine command.