Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All who cross over, those twenty years old or more, are to give an offering to the LORD. New Living Translation All who have reached their twentieth birthday must give this sacred offering to the LORD. English Standard Version Everyone who is numbered in the census, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the LORD’s offering. Berean Standard Bible Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD. King James Bible Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering unto the LORD. New King James Version Everyone included among those who are numbered, from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering to the LORD. New American Standard Bible Everyone who is counted, from twenty years old and over, shall give the contribution to the LORD. NASB 1995 “Everyone who is numbered, from twenty years old and over, shall give the contribution to the LORD. NASB 1977 “Everyone who is numbered, from twenty years old and over, shall give the contribution to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Everyone who is numbered, from twenty years old and over, shall give the contribution to Yahweh. Amplified Bible Everyone who is counted, from twenty years old and over, [as he joins those already counted], shall give this contribution to the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Each man who is registered, twenty years old or more, must give this contribution to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Each man who is registered, 20 years old or more, must give this contribution to the LORD. American Standard Version Every one that passeth over unto them that are numbered, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the offering of Jehovah. English Revised Version Every one that passeth over unto them that are numbered, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the offering of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Everyone counted who is at least 20 years old must give this contribution to the LORD. Good News Translation Everyone being counted in the census, that is, every man twenty years old or older, is to pay me this amount. International Standard Version All who are registered, 20 years of age and older, are to give a contribution to the LORD. NET Bible Everyone who crosses over to those numbered, from twenty years old and up, is to pay an offering to the LORD. New Heart English Bible Everyone who passes over to those who are numbered, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the offering to the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Every one that passeth among them that are numbered from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering to the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEveryone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD. World English Bible Everyone who passes over to those who are counted, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the offering to Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versioneveryone passing over to those numbered, from a son of twenty years and upwards, gives the raised-offering of YHWH; Young's Literal Translation every one passing over unto those numbered, from a son of twenty years and upwards, doth give the heave-offering of Jehovah; Smith's Literal Translation All passing by upon their reviewing, from the son of twenty years and above, shall give an offering to Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that is counted in the number from twenty years and upwards, shall give the price. Catholic Public Domain Version He who has been numbered from twenty years and above shall give the price. New American Bible Everyone who is enrolled, of twenty years or more, must give the contribution to the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Each one who is registered, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the LORD’s offering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEvery one among them who is included in the number from twenty years old and upward shall give an offering to the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated /4 shekels to a shekel; a half shekel is the offering to LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the offering of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation Every one that passes the survey from twenty years old and upwards shall give the offering to the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Atonement Money…13Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. 14Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD. 15In making the offering to the LORD to atone for your lives, the rich shall not give more than a half shekel, nor shall the poor give less.… Cross References Numbers 1:2-3 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. / You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. Numbers 26:2 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” Leviticus 27:3 if the valuation concerns a male from twenty to sixty years of age, then your valuation shall be fifty shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel. 2 Samuel 24:1-2 Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” 1 Chronicles 21:1-2 Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel. / So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan and bring me a report, so that I may know their number.” Numbers 1:18 and on the first day of the second month they assembled the whole congregation and recorded their ancestry by clans and families, counting one by one the names of those twenty years of age or older, Numbers 1:45-46 So all the Israelites twenty years of age or older who could serve in Israel’s army were counted according to their families. / And all those counted totaled 603,550. Numbers 14:29 Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me. Numbers 32:11 ‘Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly, not one of the men twenty years of age or older who came out of Egypt will see the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— 1 Chronicles 23:24 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 27:23 David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky. Matthew 17:24-27 After they had arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your Teacher pay the two drachmas?” / “Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?” / “From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him. ... Romans 13:6-7 This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work. / Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. 1 Peter 2:13-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. Matthew 22:17-21 So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” / But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me? / Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius. ... Treasury of Scripture Every one that passes among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering to the LORD. from twenty Numbers 1:3,18,20 From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies… Numbers 14:29 Your carcases shall fall in this wilderness; and all that were numbered of you, according to your whole number, from twenty years old and upward, which have murmured against me, Numbers 26:2 Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, throughout their fathers' house, all that are able to go to war in Israel. Jump to Previous Census Contribution Heave-Offering LORD's Numbered Offering Passes Passeth Twenty Upward UpwardsJump to Next Census Contribution Heave-Offering LORD's Numbered Offering Passes Passeth Twenty Upward UpwardsExodus 30 1. The altar of incense11. The ransom of souls 17. The bronze basin 22. The holy anointing oil 34. The composition of the incense Everyone twenty years of age or older In ancient Israel, the age of twenty was significant as it marked the transition into adulthood and eligibility for military service (Numbers 1:3). This age requirement for the census tax underscores the responsibility of adult males in the community to support the tabernacle, the center of worship and God's presence among His people. The age of twenty is also seen in other contexts, such as the age at which Levites began their service (1 Chronicles 23:24). who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the laws and instructions from God on Mount Sinai, including the commandment regarding the census offering. 2. The Israelites The people of God who were delivered from Egypt and were journeying towards the Promised Land. They were the recipients of the laws given through Moses. 3. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where offerings and sacrifices were made. 4. The Census Offering A specific offering required from every Israelite twenty years and older, as a ransom for their lives to prevent a plague during the census. 5. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who established the covenant with His people and provided the laws for their worship and community life. Teaching Points Age of ResponsibilityThe age of twenty signifies a level of maturity and responsibility in the community of faith. This can be a point of reflection on when and how we assume spiritual responsibilities in our own lives. Communal Contribution The census offering was a collective responsibility, emphasizing the importance of each individual's contribution to the community and the worship of God. Ransom and Redemption The concept of a ransom offering points to the greater redemption found in Christ. It serves as a reminder of the cost of our salvation and the value God places on each life. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites were required to follow God's specific instructions. This teaches us the importance of obedience in our walk with God, even in seemingly small matters. Stewardship and Generosity The offering was a tangible expression of stewardship and generosity, encouraging us to consider how we use our resources for God's purposes today. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 30What is the purpose of the Temple Tax? What is the sanctuary shekel? What were the ages of Jesus' disciples? What is lacking in Christ's afflictions?(14) From twenty years old and above.--A Hebrew was not reckoned full grown till twenty. At twenty the liability to military service began (Numbers 1:3; 2Chronicles 25:5). At twenty the Levites commenced their service in the sanctuary (1Chronicles 23:24-27; 2Chronicles 31:17; Ezra 3:8). Verse 14. - From twenty years old and upward. Twenty was the age at which an Israelite was reckoned a man; at twenty he became liable to serve in the wars (2 Chronicles 25:5), and entered otherwise on the duties of citizenship. At twenty the Levites began their service in the temple (1 Chronicles 23:24, 27; 2 Chronicles 31:17; Ezra 3:8).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Everyoneכֹּ֗ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every twenty years עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth of age מִבֶּ֛ן (mib·ben) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son or older וָמָ֑עְלָה (wā·mā·‘ə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top who crosses הָעֹבֵר֙ (hā·‘ō·ḇêr) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against must give יִתֵּ֖ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set this offering תְּרוּמַ֥ת (tə·rū·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) to the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Exodus 30:14 NIVExodus 30:14 NLT Exodus 30:14 ESV Exodus 30:14 NASB Exodus 30:14 KJV Exodus 30:14 BibleApps.com Exodus 30:14 Biblia Paralela Exodus 30:14 Chinese Bible Exodus 30:14 French Bible Exodus 30:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 30:14 Everyone who passes over to those who (Exo. 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