Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the LORD had said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to bring his offering for the dedication of the altar.” New Living Translation The LORD said to Moses, “Let one leader bring his gift each day for the dedication of the altar.” English Standard Version And the LORD said to Moses, “They shall offer their offerings, one chief each day, for the dedication of the altar.” Berean Standard Bible And the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.” Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Moses, “One the leader for the day—one the leader for the day—they shall offer their offerings for the dedication of the altar.” King James Bible And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar. New King James Version For the LORD said to Moses, “They shall offer their offering, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar.” New American Standard Bible Then the LORD said to Moses, “They shall present their offering, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar.” NASB 1995 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Let them present their offering, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar.” NASB 1977 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Let them present their offering, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Yahweh said to Moses, “Let them bring their offering near, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar.” Amplified Bible Then the LORD said to Moses, “Let them present their offerings, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar.” Berean Annotated Bible And the LORD {YHWH} said to Moses (drawn out), “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar. Christian Standard Bible The LORD told Moses, “Each day have one leader present his offering for the dedication of the altar.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD told Moses, “Each day have one leader present his offering for the dedication of the altar.” American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Moses, They shall offer their oblation, each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar. Contemporary English Version The LORD said to Moses, "Each day one leader is to give his offering for the dedication." English Revised Version And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall offer their oblation, each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD said to Moses, "Each day a different leader will bring his gift for the dedication of the altar." Good News Translation the LORD said to Moses, "Tell them that each day for a period of twelve days one of the leaders is to present his gifts for the dedication of the altar." International Standard Version the LORD told Moses, "They are to present their offerings, one leader per day, for the dedication of the altar." NET Bible For the LORD said to Moses, "They must present their offering, one leader for each day, for the dedication of the altar." New Heart English Bible The LORD said to Moses, "They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar." Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD said to Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.” World English Bible Yahweh said to Moses, “They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH says to Moses, “One prince a day, one prince a day—they bring their offering near for the dedication of the altar.” Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Moses, “One the leader for the day—one the leader for the day—they shall offer their offerings for the dedication of the altar.” Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'One prince a day -- one prince a day -- do they bring near their offering for the dedication of the altar.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will say to Moses, One chief for the day, one chief for the day they shall bring near, an offering for the consecration of the altar. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord said to Moses: Let each of the princes one day after another offer their gifts for the dedication of the altar. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord said to Moses: “Let each of the leaders, on each of the days, offer their gifts for the dedication of the altar.” New American Bible But the LORD said to Moses: Let one leader each day present his offering for the dedication of the altar. New Revised Standard Version The LORD said to Moses: They shall present their offerings, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD said to Moses, They shall offer each their offerings, each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe, “One Ruler per day shall be bringing their offerings for the dedication of the altar.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD said unto Moses: 'They shall present their offering each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord said to Moses, One chief each day, they shall offer their gifts a chief each day for the dedication of the altar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…10When the altar was anointed, the leaders approached with their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar. 11And the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.” 12On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering.… Cross References And the LORD said to Moses, Leviticus 1:1 Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, Exodus 24:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD—you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of Israel’s elders—and you are to worship at a distance. Numbers 1:1 On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said: “Each day one leader Numbers 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, Joshua 22:14 With him they sent ten chiefs—one family leader from each tribe of Israel, each the head of a family among the clans of Israel. Numbers 1:16 These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel. is to present his offering Leviticus 1:2-3 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock. / If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. Numbers 15:4-5 then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil. / With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering. Leviticus 22:18-21 “Speak to Aaron and his sons and all the Israelites and tell them, ‘Any man of the house of Israel or any foreign resident who presents a gift for a burnt offering to the LORD, whether to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering, / must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf. / You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. … for the dedication of the altar.” 2 Chronicles 7:9 On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. Exodus 29:36-37 Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it. / For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy. Leviticus 8:10-11 Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. Exodus 40:9-11 Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 7:5 And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Leviticus 9:1-4 On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, … Treasury of Scripture And the LORD said to Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar. 1 Corinthians 14:33,40 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints… Colossians 2:5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. Jump to Previous Altar Chief Dedicating Dedication Holy Leader Moses Oblation Offer Offering Offerings Present PrinceJump to Next Altar Chief Dedicating Dedication Holy Leader Moses Oblation Offer Offering Offerings Present PrinceNumbers 7 1. The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar 89. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat And the LORD said to Moses This phrase emphasizes the direct communication between God and Moses, a central theme in the Pentateuch. Moses is portrayed as a prophet and leader who receives divine instructions. This communication underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where Moses acts as an intermediary. The phrase also highlights the authority of the message, as it comes directly from the LORD, the covenant name of God, indicating His eternal and unchanging nature. Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe divine speaker who gives instructions to Moses. In the Hebrew text, "LORD" is represented by the Tetragrammaton YHWH, emphasizing God's covenantal relationship with Israel. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites and the mediator between God and the people. He receives and communicates God's instructions. 3. Leaders of Israel The heads of the twelve tribes who are responsible for presenting offerings. Each leader represents their respective tribe in the dedication ceremony. 4. The Altar The central place of worship and sacrifice in the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's presence and the means of atonement for the people. 5. Dedication of the Altar A significant event marking the consecration of the altar for worship and sacrifice, signifying the beginning of its use in the Tabernacle. Teaching Points Order and ObedienceGod's instructions to Moses highlight the importance of order and obedience in worship. Each leader's offering was part of a divinely ordained sequence, teaching us the value of following God's commands precisely. Community Participation The involvement of each tribal leader in the dedication ceremony underscores the communal aspect of worship. It reminds us that worship is not just an individual act but a collective expression of faith. Symbolism of the Altar The altar represents God's presence and the means of atonement. In our lives, it points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is our altar and high priest. Leadership Responsibility The leaders' role in presenting offerings highlights the responsibility of spiritual leaders to guide their communities in worship and dedication to God. Dedication in Our Lives Just as the altar was dedicated for God's service, we are called to dedicate our lives to Him, offering ourselves as living sacrifices. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:11?2. How does Numbers 7:11 demonstrate God's order in worship and offerings? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the leaders' actions in Numbers 7:11? 4. How does Numbers 7:11 connect to the concept of giving in 2 Corinthians 9:7? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of orderly giving today? 6. How does Numbers 7:11 encourage us to prioritize God's instructions in our lives? 7. Why did God command Moses to accept offerings from each tribe in Numbers 7:11? 8. How does Numbers 7:11 reflect the importance of tribal unity in Israelite worship? 9. What is the significance of the order of offerings in Numbers 7:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? 11. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? 12. Why couldn't Moses enter the Promised Land? 13. Numbers 7:10–11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources? 14. Numbers 11:14-15 describes Moses' despair; how consistent is this with the idea of Moses as a faith-driven leader elsewhere in the Torah? What Does Numbers 7:11 Mean And the LORD said to Moses• The initiative comes directly from God, underscoring that worship patterns are not human inventions but divine directives (Exodus 25:1: “Then the LORD said to Moses,”; Numbers 1:1). • Moses, the covenant mediator, receives and relays the precise details, modeling obedience (Deuteronomy 34:10). • By speaking afresh during the tabernacle’s inauguration, the LORD reaffirms His ongoing presence among His people (Exodus 40:34–35). Each day one leader • God assigns a rhythm—one leader per day—teaching order, patience, and shared participation (Numbers 7:12–83 lists the twelve tribal heads, one for each day). • Leadership is more than title; it carries representative responsibility (Numbers 1:4: “One man from each tribe, each the head of his family, is to help you.”). • Daily spacing allows every tribe equal focus, preventing rivalry and highlighting unity in diversity (Romans 12:4–5). is to present his offering • Offerings come from the leaders themselves, showing personal accountability; they do not outsource worship (Leviticus 1:3). • The act is “present”—an intentional, visible gesture of devotion (Psalm 96:8: “Bring an offering and enter His courts.”). • Each gift points to wholehearted giving; nothing random or leftover appears on God’s altar (2 Samuel 24:24). for the dedication of the altar • The altar, newly built, must be consecrated before regular sacrifices begin (Exodus 40:9). • “Dedication” signals setting apart for holy use, aligning with later temple dedications (2 Chronicles 7:9; Ezra 6:16). • Ultimately the altar foreshadows Christ, the once-for-all sacrifice; our response today is to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1). summary Numbers 7:11 shows God personally directing Moses to involve every tribal leader in a deliberate, day-by-day presentation of offerings that consecrate the altar. The verse highlights divine authority, orderly participation, individual responsibility, and the holy purpose of worship. It calls believers to ordered, wholehearted dedication, recognizing that God still desires willing hearts set apart for His service. Verse 11. - The Lord said unto Moses. Doubtless in answer to his inquiry (see verse 89), at the time when the princes desired to make their offerings. Each prince on his day. For more convenience and solemnity, that the sacrifices might not be hurried over, and that none might feel neglected.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the LORD saidוַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver “Each day לַיּ֗וֹם (lay·yō·wm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day one אֶחָ֜ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first leader נָשִׂ֨יא (nā·śî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist is to present יַקְרִ֙יבוּ֙ (yaq·rî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach his offering קָרְבָּנָ֔ם (qā·rə·bā·nām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present for the dedication לַחֲנֻכַּ֖ת (la·ḥă·nuk·kaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2598: Initiation, consecration of the altar.” הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar Links Numbers 7:11 NIVNumbers 7:11 NLT Numbers 7:11 ESV Numbers 7:11 NASB Numbers 7:11 KJV Numbers 7:11 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:11 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:11 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:11 French Bible Numbers 7:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:11 Yahweh said to Moses They shall offer (Nu Num.) |
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