Numbers 31:37
New International Version
of which the tribute for the LORD was 675;

New Living Translation
of which 675 were the LORD’s share;

English Standard Version
and the LORD’s tribute of sheep was 675.

Berean Standard Bible
including a tribute to the LORD of 675,

King James Bible
And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.

New King James Version
and the LORD’s tribute of the sheep was six hundred and seventy-five.

New American Standard Bible
the LORD’S tribute tax of the sheep was 675;

NASB 1995
and the LORD’S levy of the sheep was 675;

NASB 1977
and the LORD’S levy of the sheep was 675,

Legacy Standard Bible
and the levy of Yahweh from the sheep was 675;

Amplified Bible
and the LORD’S levy (tax) of the sheep was 675;

Christian Standard Bible
and the tribute to the LORD was 675 from the sheep and goats;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and the tribute to the LORD was 675 from the sheep and goats;

American Standard Version
and Jehovah's tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.

English Revised Version
and the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
675 went to the LORD as taxes.

International Standard Version
so the LORD's tribute from the sheep totaled 675.

Majority Standard Bible
including a tribute to the LORD of 675,

NET Bible
the LORD's tribute from the sheep was 675.

New Heart English Bible
and the LORD's tribute of the sheep was six hundred seventy-five.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and seventy five.

World English Bible
and Yahweh’s tribute of the sheep was six hundred seventy-five.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the tribute to YHWH of the sheep is six hundred seventy-five;

Young's Literal Translation
And the tribute to Jehovah of the sheep is six hundred five and seventy;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the tribute to Jehovah will be from the sheep, six hundred five and seventy.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Out of which, for the portion of the Lord, were reckoned six hundred seventy-five sheep.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From these, for the portion of the Lord, there were accounted: six hundred seventy-five sheep;

New American Bible
of which six hundred and seventy-five fell as tax to the LORD;

New Revised Standard Version
and the LORD’s tribute of sheep and goats was six hundred seventy-five.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six thousand and seven hundred and fifty.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the tax for LORD JEHOVAH from the sheep was six thousand and seven hundred and fifty.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the tribute to the Lord from the sheep was six hundred and seventy-five.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Division of the Spoils
36This was the half portion for those who had gone to war: 337,500 sheep, 37including a tribute to the LORD of 675, 3836,000 cattle, including a tribute to the LORD of 72,…

Cross References
Exodus 12:35-36
Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.

Joshua 22:8
saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.”

1 Samuel 30:20-26
And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!” / When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were left behind at the Brook of Besor, they came out to meet him and the troops with him. As David approached the men, he greeted them, / but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.” ...

2 Chronicles 31:5-6
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

Nehemiah 10:37-39
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

Luke 18:12
I fast twice a week and pay tithes of all that I acquire.’

Acts 2:44-45
All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

Acts 4:34-35
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

Romans 15:26-27
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.


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and the LORD’s tribute
The phrase "the LORD’s tribute" refers to a portion set aside specifically for God, acknowledging His sovereignty and provision. In Hebrew, the word for tribute is "מַס" (mas), which can mean a levy or tax. This tribute signifies the Israelites' recognition of God's role in their victory and His rightful claim over the spoils of war. Historically, tributes were common in ancient Near Eastern cultures as a way to honor deities or rulers. In this context, it underscores the principle that all blessings and victories come from God, and thus, He deserves the first and best portion.

of the sheep
Sheep were a vital part of the agrarian economy in ancient Israel, providing wool, milk, and meat. The Hebrew word for sheep is "צֹאן" (tso'n), which can refer to small livestock in general. Sheep symbolize innocence and purity in biblical literature, often used in sacrificial contexts. The inclusion of sheep in the LORD’s tribute highlights the importance of offering valuable and significant resources to God, reflecting the Israelites' dependence on Him for sustenance and prosperity.

was 675
The specific number "675" indicates the exactness and orderliness in the distribution of the spoils. Numbers in the Bible often carry symbolic meanings, though here it primarily serves to document the precise tribute given to God. This precision reflects the Israelites' obedience to God's commands and their commitment to fulfilling their covenant obligations. It also serves as a historical record, emphasizing the importance of accountability and integrity in handling resources dedicated to God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
with a tribute
הַמֶּ֥כֶס (ham·me·ḵes)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4371: Computation, proportion to be paid, tax

to the LORD
לַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of 675,
שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)


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