Numbers 7:49
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;

Berean Literal Bible
His offering was 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
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;

Berean Annotated 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;

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 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:
Majority Text Translations
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;

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;

Berean Literal Bible
His offering was 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
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 shekels 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 a hundred and thirty sides, a silver bowl of seventy sides according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of hour 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 was 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.

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Audio Bible



Context
Offerings of Dedication
48On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near. 49His 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; 50one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;…

Cross References
His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels,

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.

2 Chronicles 24:14
When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.
and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels,

Ezra 8:25-27
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. / I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, / 20 gold bowls valued at 1,000 darics, and two articles of fine polished bronze, as precious as gold.

Jeremiah 52:19
The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver.
both according to the sanctuary shekel

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.

Numbers 3:47
you are to collect five shekels for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel of twenty gerahs.

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 6:14-17
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. / Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. …

Numbers 15:4-10
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. / With a ram you are to prepare a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a third of a hin of olive oil, …
Exodus 25:1-9
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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; …

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 40:9-16
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 7:11-13
Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD: / 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.

Leviticus 23:13
along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil—a food offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine.

1 Chronicles 29:6-9
Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. …


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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10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar
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His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels
In the context of Numbers 7, the leaders of Israel's tribes brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. The silver platter, a significant and valuable item, symbolizes the wealth and dedication of the tribe. The weight of 130 shekels, approximately 3.25 pounds, indicates the substantial nature of the offering. Silver, often associated with redemption in the Bible, points to the value and purity required in offerings to God. This act of giving reflects the communal responsibility and reverence towards God’s dwelling place.

and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels
The silver bowl, weighing about 1.75 pounds, complements the platter, emphasizing the completeness and sufficiency of the offering. The use of silver again underscores themes of redemption and purity. In the ancient Near East, bowls were common in religious rituals, often used for libations or holding offerings. This offering signifies the tribe's commitment to the covenant and their role in the worship community.

both according to the sanctuary shekel
The sanctuary shekel was a standard weight used in the tabernacle, ensuring uniformity and fairness in offerings. This standardization reflects God's order and justice, ensuring that all offerings are measured equally. It highlights the importance of integrity and honesty in worship, as offerings were to be given with a sincere heart and in accordance with divine standards.

and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering
The grain offering, consisting of fine flour mixed with oil, represents sustenance and the fruit of human labor. Fine flour, a refined product, symbolizes purity and dedication, while oil often signifies the Holy Spirit and anointing. This offering is a type of Christ, who is the Bread of Life, and it points to the spiritual nourishment found in Him. The grain offering, part of the Levitical sacrificial system, was a voluntary act of worship, expressing gratitude and devotion to God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nethanel son of Zuar
He is the leader of the tribe of Issachar, who presented the offering described in this verse.

2. Tribe of Issachar
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah.

3. Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where the offerings were brought.

4. Sanctuary Shekel
A standard unit of weight used in the tabernacle, ensuring uniformity in offerings.

5. Grain Offering
A type of offering made to God, consisting of fine flour mixed with oil, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Order and Structure in Worship
The detailed description of offerings in Numbers 7 underscores the importance of order and structure in worship. God values intentionality and precision in how we approach Him.

Symbolism of the Grain Offering
The grain offering, made of fine flour and oil, symbolizes dedication and thanksgiving. It reminds us to offer our best to God, acknowledging His provision and grace.

Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ
Each tribe brought similar offerings, yet each leader was named individually. This reflects the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, where each member contributes uniquely to the whole.

Generosity and Sacrifice
The offerings were substantial, reflecting the generosity and sacrificial spirit expected of God's people. We are called to give generously, not out of obligation, but as an act of worship.

Consistency in Our Spiritual Practices
The use of the sanctuary shekel as a standard measure highlights the need for consistency in our spiritual practices. Just as the Israelites adhered to a standard, we should maintain consistency in our devotion and service to God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:49?

2. How does Numbers 7:49 demonstrate the importance of orderly worship and giving?

3. What can we learn about dedication from the offerings in Numbers 7:49?

4. How does Numbers 7:49 connect to New Testament teachings on generosity?

5. In what ways can we apply the principle of giving from Numbers 7:49 today?

6. How does the offering in Numbers 7:49 reflect God's provision and faithfulness?

7. What is the significance of the offering in Numbers 7:49?

8. How does Numbers 7:49 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God?

9. Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:49 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 the measurements and quantities listed in Exodus 38:21-23 harmonize with other parts of Exodus and Numbers that detail Israel's population and resources?

14. What is the biblical significance of the number seven?
What Does Numbers 7:49 Mean
One silver platter

“His offering was one silver platter” (Numbers 7:49).

• The leader of Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon (Numbers 7:48), approaches with a precious item fashioned for service at the altar.

• A platter (or dish) was used to hold portions of grain or meat before the LORD, echoing the vessels crafted for the table of showbread (Exodus 37:16).

• Silver, a metal often linked with redemption money (Exodus 30:15-16), subtly points to the costliness of drawing near to God.


One hundred and thirty shekels

“…weighing a hundred and thirty shekels” (Numbers 7:49).

• This sizable weight—about 3 pounds (1.5 kg)—underscores lavish generosity, mirroring the freewill giving at the tabernacle’s construction (Exodus 35:21-22).

• Precise accounting highlights God’s concern for ordered worship (1 Corinthians 14:40).


One silver bowl

“…and one silver bowl” (Numbers 7:49).

• Bowls collected blood (Leviticus 1:5) or incense (Revelation 5:8), symbolizing prayer and atonement.

• Pairing platter and bowl shows completeness: solid food and liquid, body and life (Leviticus 17:11).


Seventy shekels

“…weighing seventy shekels” (Numbers 7:49).

• About 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg). The lighter weight complements the platter, suggesting balance and proportion, a recurring biblical principle (Proverbs 11:1).

• Seventy can remind readers of fullness or nations (Genesis 10), hinting that Israel’s worship eventually blesses the world (Genesis 12:3).


According to the sanctuary shekel

“…both according to the sanctuary shekel” (Numbers 7:49).

• God—not man—sets standards (Exodus 30:13; Leviticus 27:25).

• Using the approved weight protects against casual, self-defined worship (Malachi 1:7-8).

• It foreshadows Christ meeting every divine requirement on our behalf (Matthew 5:17).


Fine flour mixed with oil

“…and filled with fine flour mixed with oil” (Numbers 7:49).

• Fine flour pictures purity and thorough grinding—suffering refined (Isaiah 53:5).

• Oil typifies the Holy Spirit’s anointing (1 Samuel 16:13).

• Together they prefigure the sinless humanity of Christ empowered by the Spirit (Luke 4:18).


A grain offering

“…for a grain offering” (Numbers 7:49).

• The grain offering expressed gratitude for daily provision (Leviticus 2:1-3).

• It was bloodless, emphasizing fellowship rather than atonement, complementing the later animal sacrifices in the chapter (Numbers 7:15-17).

• By presenting food fit for a king, the tribe acknowledges God as their provider (Psalm 23:5).


summary

Numbers 7:49 records Zebulun’s leader presenting costly, precisely weighted silver vessels filled with a Spirit-saturated grain offering. Every detail—material, weight, standard, contents—declares wholehearted gratitude and obedience. In these gifts we glimpse the greater Offering: Jesus Christ, perfectly meeting God’s standards, poured out to feed and redeem His people, and inviting us to worship with the same generous, ordered devotion.

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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