Numbers 31:22
New International Version
Gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, lead

New Living Translation
Anything made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, or lead—

English Standard Version
only the gold, the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

Berean Standard Bible
Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—

King James Bible
Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

New King James Version
Only the gold, the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

New American Standard Bible
only the gold and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

NASB 1995
only the gold and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin and the lead,

NASB 1977
only the gold and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin and the lead,

Legacy Standard Bible
only the gold and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin and the lead,

Amplified Bible
only the gold, the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

Christian Standard Bible
The gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—

American Standard Version
howbeit the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

English Revised Version
howbeit the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Any gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, or lead-

International Standard Version
concerning anything containing gold, silver, brass, iron, tin, lead,

Majority Standard Bible
Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead?

NET Bible
Only the gold, the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

New Heart English Bible
however the gold, and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

Webster's Bible Translation
Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

World English Bible
However the gold, and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
only the gold, and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

Young's Literal Translation
only, the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

Smith's Literal Translation
Only the gold and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Gold, and silver, and brass, and iron, and lend, and tin,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Gold, and silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin,

New American Bible
gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin and lead—

New Revised Standard Version
gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“However gold and silver and brass and iron and tin and lead.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Howbeit the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Beside the gold, and the silver, and the brass, and the iron, and lead, and tin,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Vengeance on Midian
21Then Eleazar the priest said to the soldiers who had gone into battle, “This is the statute of the law which the LORD has commanded Moses: 22Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— 23everything that can withstand the fire—must be put through the fire, and it will be clean. But it must still be purified with the water of purification. And everything that cannot withstand the fire must pass through the water.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:3
This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze;

Exodus 35:5-9
Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; / ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; ...

1 Chronicles 29:2
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

1 Kings 10:21
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

2 Chronicles 9:20
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

Ezekiel 16:13
So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen.

Isaiah 60:17
Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.

Job 28:1-2
“Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. / Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore.

Proverbs 8:10-11
Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

Daniel 11:38
And in their place, he will honor a god of fortresses—a god his fathers did not know—with gold, silver, precious stones, and riches.

Revelation 18:12
cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble;

Revelation 21:18-21
The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ...

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Luke 15:22
But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Acts 3:6
But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”


Treasury of Scripture

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Numbers 31
1. The Midianites are spoiled, and Balaam slain
13. Moses is angry with the officers, for saving the women alive
19. How the soldiers, with their captives and spoil, are to be purified
25. The proportion in which the prey is to be divided
48. The voluntary offering unto the treasure of the Lord














only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—
This verse is part of the instructions given to the Israelites after their victory over the Midianites. It highlights the materials that were to be purified and kept after the battle. Each of these elements holds significant historical and spiritual symbolism.

only
The use of "only" here emphasizes exclusivity and specificity. It indicates that not everything captured was to be kept, but rather a select group of items. This reflects God's desire for purity and holiness among His people, ensuring that only what is deemed valuable and purifiable is retained. The Hebrew word for "only" is "raq," which often denotes restriction or limitation, underscoring the importance of discernment in what is preserved.

the gold
Gold, in biblical times, was a symbol of wealth, purity, and divine glory. It was often used in the construction of the tabernacle and temple, representing the presence and majesty of God. The Hebrew word for gold is "zahav," which is frequently associated with things of great value and beauty. In a spiritual sense, gold can symbolize the incorruptible nature of God’s promises and the faith that is refined through trials.

silver
Silver, like gold, was a precious metal used in various religious and ceremonial contexts. It often symbolizes redemption and atonement, as it was used in the tabernacle for the atonement money (Exodus 30:11-16). The Hebrew word "kesef" for silver can also mean money, indicating its role in trade and economy. Spiritually, silver represents the price paid for redemption, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.

bronze
Bronze, or "nechosheth" in Hebrew, was a common metal used for making tools, weapons, and religious artifacts. In the tabernacle, the bronze altar was where sacrifices were made, symbolizing judgment and atonement. Bronze's durability and strength can also represent the steadfastness and resilience required in the believer's life.

iron
Iron, known as "barzel" in Hebrew, was a symbol of strength and power. It was used for making weapons and tools, signifying might and durability. In a spiritual context, iron can represent the strength of God’s word and the unyielding nature of His commandments. It also serves as a reminder of the strength needed to uphold righteousness in a world of sin.

tin
Tin, or "bedil" in Hebrew, is less frequently mentioned in the Bible but was known for its use in alloys, particularly bronze. Tin's inclusion here may symbolize the importance of unity and cooperation, as it is often combined with other metals to create something stronger. Spiritually, it can remind believers of the need for community and the strength found in unity with others in faith.

lead
Lead, referred to as "oferet" in Hebrew, is a heavy and malleable metal. While not as valuable as gold or silver, lead's weight and pliability can symbolize the burdens of sin and the need for purification. In a spiritual sense, lead can represent the heaviness of sin that is lifted through repentance and the transformative power of God’s grace.

Verse 22. - The brass. Rather, "copper." The six metals here mentioned were those commonly known to the ancients, and in particular to the Egyptians and Phoenicians.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Only
אַ֥ךְ (’aḵ)
Adverb
Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely

the gold,
הַזָּהָ֖ב (haz·zā·hāḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

silver,
הַכָּ֑סֶף (hak·kā·sep̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

bronze,
הַנְּחֹ֙שֶׁת֙ (han·nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

iron,
הַבַּרְזֶ֔ל (hab·bar·zel)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1270: Iron, an iron implement

tin,
הַבְּדִ֖יל (hab·bə·ḏîl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 913: Alloy, tin, dross

and lead—
הָעֹפָֽרֶת׃ (hā·‘ō·p̄ā·reṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5777: Lead (a metal)


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