Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 a 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; 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 BibleHis 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 Versionhis 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 one 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 BibleOffered 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 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 BibleHis 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 1917his 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 a hundred and thirty shekels; one silver bowl of seventy shekels according to the holy shekel; both full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…78On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near. 79His 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; 80one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;… Cross References His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, Ezra 8:26-27 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. 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. and one silver bowl weighing seventy 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. Jeremiah 52:18-19 They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. / 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 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. 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. and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Leviticus 2:1-3 “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. / The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD. Leviticus 2:4-7 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. / Crumble it and pour oil on it; it is a grain offering. … Ezekiel 46:14-15 You are also to provide with it every morning a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute. / Thus they shall provide the lamb, the grain offering, and the oil every morning as a regular burnt offering.’ 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 8:10-12 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. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. 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, … 1 Kings 8:62-66 Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / 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. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. … 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: Jump to Previous Basin Bowl Charger Dish Fine Flour Full Hundred Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Mingled Mixed Offering Oil Platter 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 Offering Oil Platter 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 His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels In the context of Numbers 7, the offerings are part of the dedication of the altar by the leaders of Israel. The silver platter, a significant and valuable item, symbolizes the wealth and dedication of the tribe. The weight of 130 shekels, using the sanctuary shekel, indicates a standardized measure, ensuring fairness and consistency in offerings. This reflects the importance of precision and integrity in worship. Silver, often associated with redemption, can be seen as a type of Christ, who redeems humanity. 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. Ahira son of EnanThe leader of the tribe of Naphtali, who presented the offering described in this verse. 2. Tribe of Naphtali One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the son of Jacob and Bilhah. 3. Tabernacle Dedication The context of this verse is the dedication of the Tabernacle, where leaders of each tribe brought offerings. 4. Sanctuary Shekel A unit of weight used in the sanctuary, indicating the standard for offerings. 5. Grain Offering A type of offering made with fine flour and oil, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving to God. Teaching Points The Importance of Order and Structure in WorshipThe detailed description of offerings highlights the importance of order and structure in worship, reflecting God's nature of orderliness. Symbolism of the Grain Offering The grain offering, made of fine flour and oil, symbolizes dedication and thanksgiving. It reminds believers to offer their best to God in gratitude. Generosity and Sacrifice The weight and value of the offerings underscore the principle of giving generously and sacrificially to God, trusting in His provision. Unity in Diversity Each tribe brought similar offerings, yet each was unique to its leader, illustrating unity in diversity within the body of believers. Faithfulness in Small Things The meticulous recording of each offering encourages faithfulness in small things, knowing that God values every act of obedience. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:79?2. How does Numbers 7:79 illustrate the importance of giving to God's work today? 3. What can we learn from the leaders' offerings in Numbers 7:79? 4. How does Numbers 7:79 connect with New Testament teachings on generosity? 5. In what ways can we emulate the dedication shown in Numbers 7:79? 6. How does Numbers 7:79 encourage us to prioritize God's house in our lives? 7. What is the significance of the offering described in Numbers 7:79? 8. How does Numbers 7:79 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God? 9. Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:79 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. Numbers 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources? 14. What is the publication date of Ezra? What Does Numbers 7:79 Mean His offering wasNumbers 7 places us in the twelve-day dedication of the altar. Verse 78 names Ahira son of Enan, leader of Naphtali, and verse 79 records what he physically set before the LORD. This “offering” (Hebrew nᵉḏāḇâ, a literal gift) was not a vague donation but a counted, weighed, visible act of worship—exactly as earlier leaders had done (Numbers 7:12-17). Scripture consistently portrays such giving as a heartfelt duty (Exodus 25:2; 1 Chronicles 29:9) and a joyful privilege (2 Corinthians 9:7), underscoring that worship involves concrete obedience, not merely sentiment. one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels The platter (or dish) is the first item, weighing about 3¾ pounds. Silver, a costly metal (Genesis 44:2; Proverbs 10:20), signals value and purity. In the tabernacle silver redeemed every firstborn (Exodus 30:11-16), so this heavy dish silently proclaims redemption’s cost. By matching the weight of every other tribe’s platter (Numbers 7:13, 19 etc.), the text stresses unity and equality among God’s people—no tribe buys greater favor through a larger gift (James 2:1-4). and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels The second vessel (roughly 2 pounds) complements the first. Bowls held blood or flour in sacrificial rites (Exodus 37:16). Seventy shekels, exactly the same for each tribe, reinforce that worship is governed by God’s instructions, not human improvisation (Leviticus 10:1-2). David would later dedicate captured silver bowls to the LORD (2 Samuel 8:11), echoing this pattern of setting valuable vessels apart for holy service. both according to the sanctuary shekel The sanctuary shekel provided a fixed standard (Exodus 30:13; Leviticus 27:25; Ezekiel 45:12). By specifying this measure, the verse protects against inflation, deceit, or regional variation. Every gram belongs to God and must be weighed on His scale—a reminder that “all things are naked and exposed to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:13). Literal weights anchor spiritual sincerity. and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering Inside each silver piece lay a grain offering (Leviticus 2:1-4). Fine flour speaks of quality, oil of gladness and the Spirit’s anointing (Psalm 45:7; Isaiah 61:3). Unlike the blood offerings that atoned for sin, the grain offering expressed thanksgiving and dedication. By pairing costly metal with daily bread, Ahira shows that both wealth and sustenance are consecrated to the LORD (Deuteronomy 8:10-18; Romans 12:1). summary Numbers 7:79 records a literal, weight-specific gift that combines valuable silver vessels with staple food, all measured by God’s own standard. The verse models obedient, equal, and wholehearted worship: redemption acknowledged in silver, daily provision offered in flour and oil, every gram placed on the LORD’s scale. Hebrew His offeringקָרְבָּנ֞וֹ (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 Links Numbers 7:79 NIVNumbers 7:79 NLT Numbers 7:79 ESV Numbers 7:79 NASB Numbers 7:79 KJV Numbers 7:79 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:79 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:79 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:79 French Bible Numbers 7:79 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:79 Gave his offering: one silver platter (Nu Num.) |
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