Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The offering he brought was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; New Living Translation His offering consisted of a silver platter weighing 3 1 / 4 pounds and a silver basin weighing 1 3 / 4 pounds (as measured by the weight of the sanctuary shekel). These were both filled with grain offerings of choice flour moistened with olive oil. English Standard Version He offered for his offering one silver plate whose weight was 130 shekels, one silver basin of 70 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Berean Standard Bible The offering he presented was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Berean Literal Bible He brought near his offering, one silver platter, its weight a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl, seventy shekels according to the shekel of the sanctuary, the two of them full of fine flour mixed with the oil as a grain offering; King James Bible He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: New King James Version For his offering he offered one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering; New American Standard Bible he presented as his offering one silver dish whose weight was 130 shekels, and one silver bowl of seventy shekels in sanctuary shekels, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering; NASB 1995 he presented as his offering one silver dish whose weight was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; NASB 1977 he presented as his offering one silver dish whose weight was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Legacy Standard Bible he brought near as his offering one silver dish whose weight was 130 shekels, one silver bowl of 70 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Amplified Bible he presented as his offering one silver dish, the weight of which was a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver basin of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering; Berean Annotated Bible The offering he presented was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Christian Standard Bible As his offering, he presented one silver dish weighing 3 1 /4 pounds and one silver basin weighing 1 3 /4 pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Holman Christian Standard Bible As his offering, he presented one silver dish weighing 3 1/4 pounds and one silver basin weighing 1 3/4 pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; American Standard Version he offered for his oblation one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering; English Revised Version he offered for his oblation one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal offering; GOD'S WORD® Translation He brought a silver plate that weighed 31/4 pounds and a silver bowl that weighed 13/4 pounds using the standard weight of the holy place. Each dish was filled with flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering. International Standard Version as his offering a silver dish weighing 130 shekels and a silver bowl weighing 70 shekels (calculated according to the shekel of the sanctuary), both filled with choice flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; NET Bible He offered for his offering one silver platter weighing 130 shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing 70, both according to the sanctuary shekel, each of them full of fine flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; New Heart English Bible He offered for his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering; Webster's Bible Translation He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight of which was a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat-offering: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe offering he presented was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; World English Bible He offered for his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has brought his offering near: one silver dish, its weight one hundred and thirty [shekels], [and] one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the holy place, both of them full of flour mixed with oil for a present; Berean Literal Bible He brought near his offering, one silver platter, its weight a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl, seventy shekels according to the shekel of the sanctuary, the two of them full of fine flour mixed with the oil as a grain offering; Young's Literal Translation He hath brought near his offering, one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty shekels; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present; Smith's Literal Translation He brought his offering one silver dish, thirty and a hundred its weight; one silver vase, seventy shekels, according to the holy shekel; they two full of fine flour mingled with oil for a gift: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty sides, a silver bowl of seventy sides, according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice: Catholic Public Domain Version a silver dish weighing one hundred thirty shekels, a silver bowl having seventy shekels, according to the weight of the Sanctuary, and both were filled with fine wheat flour sprinkled with oil as a sacrifice, New American Bible He presented as his offering one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver basin weighing seventy shekels according to the sanctuary shekel, both filled with bran flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; New Revised Standard Version he presented for his offering one silver plate weighing one hundred thirty shekels, one silver basin weighing seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of choice flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe offered for his offering one silver plate, weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His offering: one plate of silver of a hundred and thirty shekels and one saucer of silver of seventy shekels, by the shekel of Holiness, both being filled with fine flour mixed with oil for an offering. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917he presented for his offering one silver dish, the weight thereof was a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver basin of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering; Brenton Septuagint Translation And he brought his gift, one silver charger, its weight a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels according to the holy shekel; both full of fine flour kneaded with oil for a meat-offering. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…18On the second day Nethanel son of Zuar, the leader of Issachar, drew near. 19The offering he presented was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; 20one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;… Cross References The offering he presented was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, Ezra 8:25 and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. Ezra 1:9-11 This was the inventory: 30 gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 silver utensils, / 30 gold bowls, 410 matching silver bowls, and 1,000 other articles. / In all, there were 5,400 gold and silver articles. Sheshbazzar brought all these along when the exiles went up from Babylon to Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 29:2-5 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. / Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, … and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, Exodus 37:16 He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings. Exodus 25:29 You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold. 1 Kings 7:50 the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. both according to the sanctuary shekel Exodus 30:13 Everyone 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. Exodus 38:25-26 The silver from those numbered among the congregation totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel— / a beka per person, that is, half a shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone twenty years of age or older who had crossed over to be numbered, a total of 603,550 men. Leviticus 27:25 Every valuation will be according to the sanctuary shekel, twenty gerahs to the shekel. and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Leviticus 2:1-2 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 2:4-5 Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must consist of fine flour, either unleavened cakes mixed with oil or unleavened wafers coated with oil. / If your offering is a grain offering prepared on a griddle, it must be unleavened bread made of fine flour mixed with oil. Leviticus 6:14-15 Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. / The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Exodus 25:2-9 “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; … Exodus 35:4-9 Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / 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; … 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 7:12-15 If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. / Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread. / From the cakes he must present one portion of each offering as a contribution to the LORD. It belongs to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the peace offering. … Treasury of Scripture He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: Numbers 7:12-17 And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah: … Jump to Previous Basin Bowl Charger Dish Fine Flour Full Hundred Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Mingled Mixed Offered Offering Oil Platter Presented Sanctuary Seventy Shekel Shekels Silver Thereof Thirty Weight WhereofJump to Next Basin Bowl Charger Dish Fine Flour Full Hundred Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Mingled Mixed Offered Offering Oil Platter Presented Sanctuary Seventy Shekel Shekels Silver Thereof Thirty Weight WhereofNumbers 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 The offering he presented was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels In the context of Numbers 7, the leaders of the tribes of Israel are presenting offerings for the dedication of the altar. The silver platter, or dish, is a significant item, symbolizing wealth and dedication. The weight of a hundred and thirty shekels indicates a substantial offering, reflecting the importance of the occasion. The use of silver, a precious metal, underscores the value and purity expected in offerings to God. This act of giving is reminiscent of the offerings made for the construction of the Tabernacle in Exodus 25:1-7, where the Israelites contributed materials for the dwelling place of God. and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions from God regarding the offerings. 2. Tribe of Judah The tribe that presented the offerings on the first day, as described in the broader context of Numbers 7. 3. Tabernacle The sacred tent of meeting where the offerings were brought and presented to the Lord. 4. Burnt Offering A type of sacrifice in which the entire animal was consumed by fire, symbolizing complete dedication to God. 5. Nashon son of Amminadab The leader of the tribe of Judah who brought the offerings. Teaching Points Symbolism of SacrificeThe burnt offering represents total surrender to God. Just as the offering was wholly consumed, believers are called to fully dedicate their lives to God. Order and Obedience The structured presentation of offerings by each tribe highlights the importance of order and obedience in worship. God values our willingness to follow His instructions. Community Worship The collective participation of the tribes in offering sacrifices underscores the communal aspect of worship. Our faith is not just personal but also shared within the body of Christ. Foreshadowing Christ The sacrificial system points to Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice. Understanding the Old Testament offerings enriches our appreciation of Christ's atoning work. Daily Dedication Just as the Israelites brought daily offerings, believers are encouraged to daily renew their commitment to God, seeking to live lives that honor Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:19?2. How does Numbers 7:19 illustrate the importance of sacrificial offerings to God? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the offerings in Numbers 7:19? 4. How does Numbers 7:19 connect to New Testament teachings on giving? 5. How can we apply the principles of generosity from Numbers 7:19 today? 6. In what ways does Numbers 7:19 encourage us to prioritize God in our lives? 7. What is the significance of the offering described in Numbers 7:19? 8. How does Numbers 7:19 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God? 9. Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:19 important in biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? 11. Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses? 12. Numbers 7:12-29: Is the repetitive listing of identical offerings by each tribe historically realistic, or does it suggest a literary formula? 13. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? 14. How do the twenty-four elders from Revelation 4:4 align with or contradict other biblical notions of heavenly beings or leadership? What Does Numbers 7:19 Mean The offering he presentedNumbers 7:19 zooms in on the first‐day gift of Nahshon of Judah during the tabernacle’s dedication (see Numbers 7:11-12). Each tribal leader brought the same items, underscoring: • unity among the tribes (Numbers 7:1-9) • voluntary generosity that mirrors Exodus 35:29, where every heart-moved Israelite supplied materials for the tabernacle • a personal yet representative act, hinting forward to Romans 12:1—every believer presenting himself as “a living sacrifice” one silver platter Silver in Scripture often points to redemption (Exodus 30:11-16; 1 Peter 1:18-19). A platter suggests abundance; it was a serving piece, not a meager vessel. Just as the Levites later used silver utensils for the bread of Presence (Numbers 4:7), this platter would carry what sustains. weighing a hundred and thirty shekels About 3.25 lbs./1.5 kg—no small token. Leviticus 27:25 insists that valuations be made “according to the sanctuary shekel,” reminding us that God—not human opinion—sets worth. The fixed weight eliminates rivalry; everyone gives exactly what God asks. and one silver bowl Bowls held blood or oil in sacrificial rites (Exodus 24:6). Symbolically they speak of fellowship and cleansing (2 Timothy 2:21). Platter and bowl together picture both provision and purification, themes woven throughout the tabernacle services. weighing seventy shekels Roughly 1.75 lbs./0.8 kg, again matching the divine standard. Consistency reinforces God’s impartiality (Acts 10:34) and challenges believers to the same fairness (Proverbs 20:10). both according to the sanctuary shekel Exodus 30:13 establishes this measure, teaching that worship is regulated by God’s revealed pattern, not personal preference. Precision in weights echoes precision in doctrine (Jude 3). filled with fine flour mixed with oil The grain offering of Leviticus 2:1-4 required the finest wheat, symbolizing the best we can give. Oil represents the Spirit’s enabling (Zechariah 4:6). Together they foreshadow Christ, the true Bread anointed by the Spirit (John 6:35; Luke 4:18). for a grain offering Unlike burnt offerings, grain offerings were bloodless yet still “a pleasing aroma to the LORD” (Leviticus 2:2). They affirmed God’s daily provision and the giver’s gratitude. Hebrews 13:15-16 links such thanks to New-Covenant praise and good works, reminding us that generosity and worship remain inseparable. summary Numbers 7:19 records an exact, generous, Spirit-enabled gift given under God’s standard. The silver vessels highlight redemption and fellowship; the fine flour and oil point to wholehearted gratitude and Spirit-filled devotion. Together they teach that acceptable worship blends obedience to God’s precise instructions with joyful, sacrificial giving—truths as vital now as at Israel’s first tabernacle dedication. Hebrew The offeringקָרְבָּנ֜וֹ (qā·rə·bā·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present he presented הִקְרִ֨ב (hiq·riḇ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach was one אַחַ֗ת (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first silver כֶּ֣סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money platter קַֽעֲרַת־ (qa·‘ă·raṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7086: A dish, platter weighing מִשְׁקָלָהּ֒ (miš·qā·lāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing a hundred and thirty [shekels], שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth and one אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 259: United, one, first silver כֶּ֔סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money basin מִזְרָ֤ק (miz·rāq) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4219: Bowl, basin weighing seventy, שִׁבְעִ֥ים (šiḇ·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 7657: Seventy (a cardinal number) both according to the sanctuary הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity shekel בְּשֶׁ֣קֶל (bə·še·qel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8255: A weight, a commercial standard [and] שְׁנֵיהֶ֣ם ׀ (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) filled with מְלֵאִ֗ים (mə·lê·’îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 4392: Full, filling, fulness, fully fine flour סֹ֛לֶת (sō·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5560: Fine flour mixed בְּלוּלָ֥ה (bə·lū·lāh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 1101: To mingle, mix, confuse, confound with oil בַשֶּׁ֖מֶן (ḇaš·še·men) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness for a grain offering; לְמִנְחָֽה׃ (lə·min·ḥāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering Links Numbers 7:19 NIVNumbers 7:19 NLT Numbers 7:19 ESV Numbers 7:19 NASB Numbers 7:19 KJV Numbers 7:19 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:19 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:19 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:19 French Bible Numbers 7:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:19 He offered for his offering: one silver (Nu Num.) |
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