THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
It is noteworthy that for a singular bull, three measures of flour and a half guin were required, which corresponds to six xestos of oil and wine, while for a ram, two measures of flour and a third of a guin for the drink offerings were necessary. For each lamb offered, the sacrifice included one measure of flour, with the libation—comprising oil and wine—being one-quarter of a hin. Accordingly, God, the righteous Judge, will determine for each individual the extent of glory and joy in eternal life in relation to their labors and the strength of their virtue, along with the abundance bestowed from Him, as well as the level of spiritual rejoicing. Have we not often remarked that flour symbolizes life, oil denotes abundance, and wine represents spiritual joy? Indeed, it is quite true.