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H6241 · Hebrew · Old Testament
עִשָּׂרוֹן
'issārôn
Noun, masculine
Tenth Part, One-Tenth (Ephah)

Definition

'Issārôn (עִשָּׂרוֹן) means a tenth part, one-tenth of an ephah — a standard dry measure used in grain offerings. From 'eser (ten). Appears frequently in Levitical instructions for daily and festival offerings.

Usage & Theological Significance

Exodus 29:40: 'With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of the finest flour mixed with a quarter of a hin of oil.' Numbers 28:5: 'a tenth of an ephah of the finest flour for a grain offering.' The 'issārôn was the standard unit for grain offerings — the tithe principle built into the very fabric of daily worship. Every morning and evening sacrifice included this tenth-part offering, teaching Israel that a portion of their harvest belonged to God. Malachi 3:10: 'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse.'

Key Bible Verses

Exodus 29:40 With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of the finest flour mixed with oil.
Numbers 28:5 Together with a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of the finest flour.
Malachi 3:10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house.

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