Numbers 7:74
New International Version
one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

New Living Translation
He also brought a gold container weighing four ounces, which was filled with incense.

English Standard Version
one golden dish of 10 shekels, full of incense;

Berean Standard Bible
one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

Berean Literal Bible
one gold spoon, ten shekels, full of incense;

King James Bible
One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

New King James Version
one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;

New American Standard Bible
one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;

NASB 1995
one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;

NASB 1977
one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;

Legacy Standard Bible
one gold pan of 10 shekels, full of incense;

Amplified Bible
one golden bowl of ten shekels, full of incense;

Berean Annotated Bible
one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

Christian Standard Bible
one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;

American Standard Version
one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;

English Revised Version
one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He also brought a gold dish that weighed 4 ounces, filled with incense;

International Standard Version
one gold pan weighing ten shekels, full of incense;

NET Bible
one gold pan weighing 10 shekels, full of incense;

New Heart English Bible
one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;

Webster's Bible Translation
One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

World English Bible
one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
one golden spoon of ten [shekels], full of incense;

Berean Literal Bible
one gold spoon, ten shekels, full of incense;

Young's Literal Translation
one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of perfume;

Smith's Literal Translation
One pan, ten of gold, full of incense:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A little mortar of gold weighing ten sides full of incense:

Catholic Public Domain Version
a little mortar of gold weighing ten shekels, filled with incense,

New American Bible
one gold cup of ten shekels’ weight filled with incense;

New Revised Standard Version
one golden dish weighing ten shekels, full of incense;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And one spoon, ten shekels of gold, and filled with incense.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
one golden pan of ten shekels, full of incense;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
One golden censer of ten shekels, full of incense.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Offerings of Dedication
73His 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; 74one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; 75one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;…

Cross References
one gold dish

Ezra 1:10
30 gold bowls, 410 matching silver bowls, and 1,000 other articles.

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 Chronicles 28:17
the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;
weighing ten shekels

Leviticus 27:25
Every valuation will be according to the sanctuary shekel, twenty gerahs to the shekel.

Ezekiel 45:12
The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina.
filled with incense

Leviticus 16:12-13
Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil. / He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die.

Exodus 30:7-8
And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come.

Revelation 8:3-4
Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.
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 2:4
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.

Leviticus 7:12-13
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 23:17
Bring two loaves of bread from your dwellings as a wave offering, each made from two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour, baked with leaven, as the firstfruits to the LORD.

1 Chronicles 9:29
Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices.

1 Chronicles 23:29
as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size.

2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

2 Chronicles 29:31
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.


Treasury of Scripture

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one gold dish
Gold was a precious metal often used in the construction of sacred objects in the tabernacle and later the temple. Its use here signifies the value and holiness of the offering. Gold's incorruptibility symbolizes purity and divinity, often associated with God's presence. In the context of the tabernacle, gold was used extensively, including in the Ark of the Covenant and the lampstand, indicating the sacredness of the space and the offerings made within it.

weighing ten shekels
A shekel was a standard unit of weight in ancient Israel, approximately 11.4 grams or 0.4 ounces. The specific weight of ten shekels indicates a precise and significant offering, reflecting the importance of order and obedience in worship. The number ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible, as seen in the Ten Commandments.

filled with incense
Incense was a crucial element in Israelite worship, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God. The use of incense in the tabernacle was commanded by God, as seen in Exodus 30:34-38, where a specific blend was prescribed. Incense represents the intercessory work of Christ, as seen in Revelation 8:3-4, where the prayers of the saints are offered with incense before God. The fragrant aroma of incense also signifies the pleasing nature of sincere worship and devotion.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Dan
The offering in Numbers 7:74 is part of the dedication offerings brought by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Each tribe's leader brought identical offerings over twelve days for the dedication of the altar.

2. Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai
He was the leader of the tribe of Dan, responsible for presenting the offering on behalf of his tribe.

3. Tabernacle
The central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The offerings were made for the dedication of the altar within the Tabernacle.

4. Incense
A significant element in Israelite worship, symbolizing prayer and the presence of God. The incense was placed in a gold dish, indicating its value and sacredness.

5. Altar Dedication
The event where the leaders of the tribes brought offerings to dedicate the altar, signifying the importance of worship and sacrifice in the community's relationship with God.
Teaching Points
The Value of Worship
The use of gold and incense in the offering highlights the value and reverence that should be attributed to worship. Worship is not a casual act but a sacred duty that requires our best.

Symbolism of Incense
Incense represents prayer and the presence of God. Our prayers should be a fragrant offering, rising to God with sincerity and devotion.

Unity in Worship
Each tribe brought the same offering, symbolizing unity and equality before God. In our worship communities, we should strive for unity, recognizing that we all stand equal before God.

Dedication and Commitment
The dedication of the altar with offerings signifies commitment to God. We are called to dedicate our lives and resources to God's service.

Leadership in Worship
Leaders like Ahiezer played a crucial role in guiding their tribes in worship. Spiritual leaders today have the responsibility to lead by example in worship and dedication to God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:74?

2. How does Numbers 7:74 illustrate the importance of offerings in worship today?

3. What can we learn from the dedication shown in Numbers 7:74?

4. How does Numbers 7:74 connect to New Testament teachings on giving?

5. In what ways can we offer our "one gold dish" to God?

6. How can Numbers 7:74 inspire us to prioritize God in our resources?

7. What is the significance of the silver bowl and basin in Numbers 7:74?

8. How does Numbers 7:74 reflect the importance of offerings in Israelite worship?

9. Why are specific weights and measures detailed in Numbers 7:74?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7?

11. What is the purpose of the Altar of Incense?

12. Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses?

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 7:12-29: Is the repetitive listing of identical offerings by each tribe historically realistic, or does it suggest a literary formula?
What Does Numbers 7:74 Mean
One gold dish

– In the dedication offerings of Numbers 7 every tribal leader brings identical items, underscoring equality before God (Numbers 7:10–11).

– A “dish” set apart for the tabernacle points back to the golden utensils specified for the table of showbread (Exodus 25:29).

– Gold speaks of purity and royalty (1 Kings 10:18–21; Revelation 21:18), reminding worshipers that the Lord’s presence is majestic and flawless.

– By giving something precious, the tribe confesses that true devotion costs us something valuable (2 Samuel 24:24; Proverbs 3:9).


Weighing ten shekels

– The fixed weight (“according to the sanctuary shekel,” Numbers 7:13) shows that God—not human preference—sets the standard for worship (Leviticus 27:25).

– “Ten” often marks completeness or order in Scripture (Genesis 1:31’s ten “And God said,” Exodus 20’s Ten Commandments). Here it conveys a complete, measured act of giving.

– Consistent weight among all twelve tribes prevents boasting; each leader submits to the same divine measure (2 Corinthians 10:12–13).

– It hints at Christ’s equal, sufficient sacrifice for all (Hebrews 10:12).


Filled with incense

– Incense symbolizes the prayers of God’s people rising acceptably to Him (Psalm 141:2; Revelation 8:3–4).

– The sweet aroma in the tabernacle foreshadows Christ, “a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2).

– Incense had to be pure and uniquely blended for the sanctuary (Exodus 30:34–38), warning against mixing worldly elements into worship (2 Corinthians 6:17).

– The gold dish carrying incense pictures our calling to present prayer and praise in vessels made holy through Christ (1 Peter 2:9; Hebrews 13:15).


summary

Numbers 7:74 records a seemingly small detail—a gold dish, ten shekels, filled with incense—but together these facts teach us that God values costly devotion, precise obedience, and fragrant prayer. Each tribe, like each believer today, approaches the Lord on equal footing, offering what He prescribes and trusting the One whose perfect sacrifice makes our worship pleasing.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
one
אַחַ֛ת (’a·ḥaṯ)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

gold
זָהָ֖ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

dish
כַּ֥ף (kap̄)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan

weighing ten [shekels],
עֲשָׂרָ֥ה (‘ă·śā·rāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 6235: Ten

filled with
מְלֵאָ֥ה (mə·lê·’āh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 4392: Full, filling, fulness, fully

incense;
קְטֹֽרֶת׃ (qə·ṭō·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7004: Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense


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