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It is often mentioned in conjunction with other offerings, such as burnt offerings and grain offerings, and serves as a complementary act of worship and devotion.<br><br><b>Biblical References and Description</b><br><br>The drink offering is first introduced in the book of Genesis, where Jacob sets up a pillar and pours out a drink offering upon it (<a href="/genesis/35-14.htm">Genesis 35:14</a>). This act signifies Jacob's worship and commitment to God after God reaffirms His covenant with him.<br><br>In the Mosaic Law, the drink offering is more formally instituted as part of the sacrificial system. It is described in detail in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. The drink offering typically consisted of wine and was poured out on the altar as an accompaniment to other sacrifices. <a href="/numbers/15-5.htm">Numbers 15:5</a> provides specific instructions: "With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering."<br><br>The drink offering was an integral part of daily sacrifices, as well as special occasions and festivals. For instance, during the Feast of Tabernacles, the drink offering was included with the daily sacrifices (<a href="/numbers/29-12.htm">Numbers 29:12-40</a>). The inclusion of the drink offering in these rituals underscores its importance in the worship life of Israel.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Significance</b><br><br>The drink offering symbolizes the outpouring of one's life in service and devotion to God. It represents the total surrender and dedication of the worshiper, acknowledging God's sovereignty and grace. The act of pouring out wine on the altar signifies the offering of one's life and resources to God, holding nothing back.<br><br>In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul uses the imagery of the drink offering to describe his own ministry and impending martyrdom. In <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Philippians 2:17</a>, he writes, "But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you." Here, Paul likens his life to a drink offering, poured out in service to Christ and the church.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The drink offering, as part of the sacrificial system, points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Just as the drink offering was poured out in conjunction with other offerings, Christ's blood was poured out for the atonement of sin. The sacrificial system, including the drink offering, foreshadows the complete and perfect sacrifice of Jesus, who offered Himself once for all (<a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Hebrews 9:12</a>).<br><br>The drink offering also serves as a reminder of the call to live a life of sacrificial service and devotion to God. Believers are encouraged to offer themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>), following the example of Christ and the apostles.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The drink offering is a profound expression of worship and dedication in the biblical narrative. It highlights the importance of wholehearted devotion to God and serves as a precursor to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Through the imagery of the drink offering, believers are called to pour out their lives in service and worship, reflecting the sacrificial love of Christ.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Consisted of wine (<a href="/numbers/15-5.htm">Numbers 15:5</a>; <a href="/hosea/9-4.htm">Hosea 9:4</a>) poured around the altar (<a href="/exodus/30-9.htm">Exodus 30:9</a>). Joined with meat-offerings (<a href="/numbers/6-15.htm">Numbers 6:15</a>, 17; <a href="/2_kings/16-13.htm">2 Kings 16:13</a>; <a href="/joel/1-9.htm">Joel 1:9</a>, 13; <a href="/joel/2-14.htm">2:14</a>), presented daily (<a href="/exodus/29-40.htm">Exodus 29:40</a>), on the Sabbath (<a href="/numbers/28-9.htm">Numbers 28:9</a>), and on feast-days (<a href="/numbers/28-14.htm">28:14</a>). One-fourth of an hin of wine was required for one lamb, one-third for a ram, and one-half for a bullock (<a href="/numbers/15-5.htm">Numbers 15:5</a>; <a href="/numbers/28-7.htm">28:7</a>, 14). "Drink offerings of blood" (<a href="/psalms/16-4.htm">Psalm 16:4</a>) is used in allusion to the heathen practice of mingling the blood of animals sacrificed with wine or water, and pouring out the mixture in the worship of the gods, and the idea conveyed is that the psalmist would not partake of the abominations of the heathen. <a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/drinkoffering.htm"><span class="l"><b>Drinkoffering</b></span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/drinkoffering.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/drink-offering.htm"><span class="l">Drink-offering (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Drink-offering. <b>Drinkoffering</b>, Drink-offering. Drink-offerings . <b>...</b> (ASV DBY JPS<br> WBS). <b>Drinkoffering</b>, Drink-offering. Drink-offerings . 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