Exo 29:40 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 40. A tenth deal of flour ] Deal signifies a part , from the Anglo-Saxon [Anglo-Saxon], to divide ; hence [Anglo-Saxon], a part , a portion taken from the whole. From we learn that this tenth deal was the tenth part of an ephah , which constituted what is called an omer . See ; and of the same chapter, where an account is given of different measures of capacity among the Hebrews. The omer contained about three quarts English. The fourth part of a hin ] The hin contained one gallon and two pints . The fourth part of this was about one quart and a half of a pint . Drink-offering. ] A libation poured out before the Lord. See its meaning, , &c.

‏ Exodus 29:40

Verse 40. A tenth deal of flour] Deal signifies a part, from the Anglo-Saxon [Anglo-Saxon], to divide; hence [Anglo-Saxon], a part, a portion taken from the whole. From Nu 28:5 we learn that this tenth deal was the tenth part of an ephah, which constituted what is called an omer. See Ex 16:36; and See Clarke on Ex 16:16 of the same chapter, where an account is given of different measures of capacity among the Hebrews. The omer contained about three quarts English.

The fourth part of a hin] The hin contained one gallon and two pints. The fourth part of this was about one quart and a half of a pint.

Drink-offering.] A libation poured out before the Lord. See its meaning, Le 7:1, &c.