you shall offer one-tenth of an ephah for each of the seven lambs;
Parallel translations
- WEB You shall offer one tenth for every lamb of the seven lambs;
- KJV A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:
- BSB and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs.
- NASB A tenth of an ephah you shall offer for each of the seven lambs;
- NLT and two quarts with each of the seven lambs.
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Quick answer
A tenth of fine flour was offered for each of the seven lambs, completing the grain offerings of the festival sacrifice.
Overview
Every lamb received its own measured grain offering, so nothing in the rite was left to chance or neglect. The repetition reinforced that each part of worship mattered before a holy God. This meticulous care anticipates the perfect, complete obedience of Christ, in whom nothing was lacking.
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