Numbers 7:37
New International Version
His offering 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
his offering was 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
His offering 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;

King James Bible
His offering was 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
His offering was 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
his offering was also 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
his offering was 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
his offering was 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
his offering was 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
his offering was one silver dish, the weight of which was a hundred and thirty shekels, and 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;

Christian Standard Bible
His offering was 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
His offering was 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
his oblation was 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
his oblation was 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
brought his gifts: 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 grain offering;

Majority Standard Bible
His offering 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;

NET Bible
His offering was one silver platter weighing 130 shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing 70 shekels, 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
gave 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
His offering was 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:

World English Bible
gave 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 Version
his offering [is] 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;

Young's Literal Translation
his offering is 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
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 Bible
Offered a silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty sides, a silver bowl of seventy sides after the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

Catholic Public Domain Version
offered a silver dish weighing one hundred thirty shekels, a silver bowl having seventy shekels, by the weight of the Sanctuary, and both were filled with fine wheat flour sprinkled with oil as a sacrifice,

New American Bible
His offering consisted of 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
his offering was 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 Bible
His offering was 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 the offering.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
his offering was 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
He brought his gift, one silver charger, its weight one 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
36On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near. 37His offering 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; 38one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;…

Cross References
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.

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.

Leviticus 24:6-7
and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / 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.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

Hebrews 9:2
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Exodus 40:4
Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.

Exodus 40:23
He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

1 Chronicles 28:16
the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;

2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.

Matthew 12:4
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

Mark 2:26
During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

Luke 6:4
He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

Hebrews 9:6
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.

Revelation 1:12-13
Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.


Treasury of Scripture

His offering was 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 7:13
And his offering was 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 were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

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His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels
In the context of Numbers 7, the offerings brought by the leaders of Israel were part of the dedication of the altar. The silver platter, weighing 130 shekels, signifies a substantial and valuable gift. Silver in the Bible often symbolizes redemption and purity. The weight of the platter, measured in shekels, aligns with the sanctuary shekel, a standard weight used in the tabernacle, ensuring uniformity and fairness in offerings. This offering reflects the leader's commitment and the community's collective dedication to God.

and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels
The silver bowl, weighing 70 shekels, complements the platter, emphasizing the importance of the offering. The number 70 in the Bible can symbolize completeness or the nations, as seen in the 70 nations listed in Genesis 10. The use of silver again underscores themes of redemption and value. The bowl's purpose, like the platter, is to hold the grain offering, which is a significant part of the sacrificial system, representing sustenance and provision from God.

both according to the sanctuary shekel
The sanctuary shekel was a specific standard of weight used in the tabernacle, ensuring that all offerings were measured equally and fairly. This standardization reflects God's order and justice, ensuring that each leader's offering was of equal value and significance. It also points to the importance of integrity and honesty in worship and offerings to God.

and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering
The grain offering, consisting of fine flour mixed with oil, was a common type of offering in the Old Testament, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving to God. Fine flour represents the best of the harvest, indicating that offerings to God should be of the highest quality. Oil, often symbolizing the Holy Spirit, adds richness and anointing to the offering. This mixture was a pleasing aroma to the Lord, signifying the worshiper's devotion and gratitude. The grain offering also foreshadows the ultimate offering of Jesus Christ, who is the Bread of Life, providing spiritual sustenance and fulfillment.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the offerings from God.

2. Israelites
The people of God who were commanded to bring offerings as part of their worship and dedication to the Lord.

3. Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where these offerings were made.

4. Tribe of Reuben
The tribe that presented these offerings on the day described in this passage.

5. Burnt Offering
A type of sacrifice in which the entire animal was consumed by fire, symbolizing complete dedication to God.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Sacrifice
The burnt offering represents total surrender and dedication to God. As believers, we are called to offer our lives wholly to Him.

Obedience in Worship
The Israelites' adherence to God's instructions for offerings highlights the importance of obedience in our worship practices today.

Christ as the Ultimate Sacrifice
The Old Testament sacrifices point forward to Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice on the cross was once for all, fulfilling the need for continual offerings.

Community Worship
The collective offerings of the tribes underscore the importance of communal worship and unity in the body of Christ.

Spiritual Growth through Sacrifice
Just as the Israelites grew in their relationship with God through obedience and sacrifice, we too grow spiritually when we surrender our desires and follow God's will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
His offering
קָרְבָּנ֞וֹ (qā·rə·bā·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present

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


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