Numbers 7:11
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.”

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.”

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."

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD said to Moses, ?Each day one leader is to present his offering 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.

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 Version
And YHWH says to Moses, “One prince a day, one prince a day—they bring their offering near 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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
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.

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.

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, ...

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.

2 Chronicles 29:31-36
Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. / The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. ...

Ezra 6:17
For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel.

Nehemiah 12:43
On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.

1 Chronicles 29:21
The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel.

Hebrews 9:21
In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Hebrews 13:15-16
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. / And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.


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.

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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
The instruction for each leader to present an offering daily reflects the orderly and structured nature of worship in Israel. This methodical approach ensures that each tribe is represented, promoting unity and equality among the tribes. The leaders, or princes, were heads of their respective tribes, emphasizing the importance of leadership in spiritual matters. This daily offering can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament principle of daily devotion and commitment to God.

is to present his offering
The act of presenting an offering signifies worship, dedication, and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. Offerings in the Old Testament were a means of maintaining a right relationship with God, often involving sacrifices that pointed to the need for atonement. This practice foreshadows the ultimate offering of Jesus Christ, who presented Himself as a sacrifice once for all. The leaders' offerings symbolize the collective dedication of the people to God's service.

for the dedication of the altar
The dedication of the altar is a significant event, marking the altar as holy and set apart for God's purposes. The altar was central to Israelite worship, serving as the place where sacrifices were made. This dedication signifies the beginning of its use in the tabernacle, a precursor to the temple. The altar's dedication can be seen as a type of Christ, who is both the altar and the sacrifice, sanctifying believers through His atoning work. The dedication also reflects the importance of consecrating one's life to God, as believers are called to be living sacrifices.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD
The 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 Obedience
God'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.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 said
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (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


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