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The term "two-tenth" is primarily associated with the measurement of an offering in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the grain offerings prescribed in the Mosaic Law. This measurement is part of the detailed instructions given by God to the Israelites regarding their worship and sacrificial system.
Biblical ContextThe concept of "two-tenth" is found in the book of Leviticus, which outlines the various offerings and sacrifices that the Israelites were to present to the Lord. The grain offering, also known as the "meal offering" or "cereal offering," was a significant part of the sacrificial system, symbolizing the dedication of the fruits of human labor to God.
Scriptural ReferenceIn
Leviticus 23:13, the "two-tenth" measure is specified in the context of the Feast of Weeks, also known as Pentecost. The Berean Standard Bible translates this passage as follows:
"Along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil—an offering made by fire to the LORD, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine."
This passage indicates that the grain offering accompanying the burnt offering was to consist of "two-tenths of an ephah" of fine flour. The ephah was a unit of dry measure used in ancient Israel, and "two-tenths" of an ephah would be a specific portion of this measure.
Significance in WorshipThe grain offering, including the "two-tenth" measure, was an expression of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision. It was a non-blood offering, which distinguished it from the animal sacrifices that were also part of the sacrificial system. The use of fine flour, mixed with oil, and the accompanying drink offering of wine, symbolized the best of the harvest being offered back to God.
The "two-tenth" measure underscores the precision and care with which the Israelites were to approach their worship. It reflects the broader biblical principle that God desires offerings that are given thoughtfully and in accordance with His instructions.
Theological ImplicationsFrom a theological perspective, the grain offering, including the "two-tenth" measure, points to the importance of offering the firstfruits of one's labor to God. It serves as a reminder of the believer's dependence on God's provision and the call to honor Him with the best of what one has received.
In the New Testament, while the specific sacrificial system of the Old Testament is fulfilled in Christ, the principle of offering one's best to God continues. Believers are encouraged to present their lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (
Romans 12:1).
The "two-tenth" measure, therefore, is not merely a historical or ritualistic detail but a part of the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes worship, gratitude, and the dedication of one's resources to the service of the Lord.
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Concerning the Festivals; and How Each Day of Such Festival is to...
... which is Pentecost, but is called by the Hebrews Asartha, which signifies Pentecost,
they bring to God a loaf, made of wheat flour, oftwo tenth deals, with...
Concerning the Tabernacle which Moses Built in the Wilderness for...
... not far from the most holy place, were laid twelve unleavened loaves of bread, six
upon each heap, one above another: they were made oftwo tenth-deals of the...
The Day of Atonement
... they shall be unto you without blemish: And their meat offering shall be of flour
mingled with oil, three tenth deals to a bullock, andtwo tenth deals to one...
Questions About the Nature and Perpetuity of the Seventh-Day...
... This is one of the laws of this sabbath. 'Thou shalt take fine flour, and bake
twelve cakes thereof:two tenth deals shall be in one cake....
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Thesaurus
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Concordance
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tenth (8 Occurrences). Numbers 15:6 or
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Deals (34 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:13 And the meat offering thereof shall betwotenth deals of fine flour
mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto the LORD for a sweet savor...
Tenth-parts (11 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:13 And the meat-offering thereof shall betwotenth-parts of fine flour
mingled with oil, an offering made by fire to the LORD for a sweet savor...
Tenths (22 Occurrences)
... Numbers 15:6 Or for a ram, thou shalt prepare for a meal-offeringtwotenth parts
of an ephah of fine flour mingled with the third part of a hin of oil; (See...
Three-tenth (7 Occurrences)
... Numbers 28:12 and three-tenth deals of flour, a present, mixed with oil, for the
one bullock, andtwo-tenth deals of flour, a present, mixed with oil, for the...
Three-tenths (8 Occurrences)
... Numbers 28:12 and three tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour for a meal-offering,
mingled with oil, for each bullock; andtwotenth parts of fine flour for a...
Ephah (55 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:13 The meal offering with it shall betwotenth parts of an ephah of
fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire to Yahweh for a...
Flour (69 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:13 The meal offering with it shall betwotenth parts of an ephah of
fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire to Yahweh for a...
Tenth (89 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:13 The meal offering with it shall betwotenth parts of an ephah of
fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire to Yahweh for a...
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