Numbers 15:7

Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)

وَسَكِيبَ خَمْرٍ مِقْدَارُهُ ثُلْثَ الْهِينِ (نَحْوَ لِتْرٍ وَثُلْثِ اللِّتْرِ)، يُصْعِدُهَا لِلْحُظْوَةِ بِرِضَى الرَّبِّ وَمَسَرَّتِهِ.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse tells us that when someone offers a sacrifice, they should also offer a third of a hin of wine as a drink offering to please the Lord. The Lord is the one this instruction is from.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if you were having a birthday party and wanted to thank your mom for helping you. You might give her a small gift, like a drawing, and also give her a small cup of juice to make it extra special. In the same way, this verse talks about giving a drink offering to make a sacrifice extra special for God.

السياق التاريخي

The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BCE. This text is part of the instructions given to the Israelites about how to properly offer sacrifices to God, reflecting the importance of these rituals in their religious practices.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, this verse reminds us of the importance of giving offerings with a spirit of gratitude and to ensure our actions and gifts are pleasing to God. For example, when we give to charity, we should do so with a heart full of thanksgiving and not just as a duty.

المواضيع

• sacrifice
• offering
• gratitude
• worship
• pleasing God
• religious practices

آيات ذات صلة

• Exodus 29:40
• Leviticus 23:13
• Numbers 28:7
• 1 Corinthians 9:13
• Hebrews 13:15

أسئلة شائعة

What is a hin?

A hin was an ancient Hebrew unit of measurement, roughly equivalent to 12 liters or about 3 gallons. It was used to measure liquids.

Why is the offering a third of a hin?

The specific measure of a third of a hin was prescribed to standardize the offerings, ensuring consistency and fairness in how sacrifices were made to God.

What does 'sweet savor' mean in this context?

'Sweet savor' refers to something that is pleasing or acceptable to God. It implies that the offering is made with a pure heart and is therefore accepted by God.

How do modern Christians relate to this verse?

Modern Christians can relate to this verse by understanding the importance of offering their best to God in all aspects of their lives, whether through service, gifts, or worship, with a spirit of gratitude.