Numbers 7:80
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;

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;

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;

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

NET Bible
one gold pan weighing 10 shekels;

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

Webster's Bible Translation
One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of 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;

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 ...
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Context
Offerings of Dedication
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; 81one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;…

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 40:22-23
Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil. / He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

1 Chronicles 28:16-17
the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; / 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;

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.”

Exodus 30:27
the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense,

Exodus 31:8
the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,

Numbers 4:7
Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.

1 Samuel 21:4-6
“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.


Treasury of Scripture

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one gold dish
In the context of Numbers 7, the gold dish is part of the offerings brought by the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar. Gold, a precious metal, signifies value and purity, often associated with divinity and kingship in the Bible. The use of gold in the tabernacle and its furnishings (Exodus 25:11) reflects the holiness and glory of God. The dish itself, used for holding incense, symbolizes the prayers of the people rising to God (Revelation 5:8).

weighing ten shekels
The weight of ten shekels indicates a specific measure, showing the importance of precision and order in worship. A shekel was a standard unit of weight in ancient Israel, approximately 11.4 grams. The number ten often represents completeness or divine order in the Bible, as seen in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17).

filled with incense
Incense in the Bible is frequently associated with prayer and worship. In the tabernacle, incense was burned on the altar of incense, symbolizing the prayers of the Israelites ascending to God (Psalm 141:2). The specific incense used was a sacred blend, as described in Exodus 30:34-38, and was not to be used for any other purpose, highlighting the sanctity of worship. Incense also points to the intercessory work of Christ, who mediates between God and humanity (Hebrews 7:25).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the offerings from the leaders of the tribes during the dedication of the altar.

2. Israelite Leaders
The heads of the twelve tribes of Israel who brought offerings for the dedication of the altar.

3. Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the altar was located.

4. Altar Dedication
A significant event where offerings were made by the leaders of the tribes to consecrate the altar for worship.

5. Gold Dish and Incense
Part of the offerings brought by the leaders, symbolizing purity and prayer.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Incense
Incense represents the prayers of the people rising to God. In our lives, we should prioritize prayer as a fragrant offering to the Lord.

Generosity in Worship
The leaders' offerings were generous and costly, reflecting their devotion. We are called to give our best to God, not just in material offerings but in our time and talents.

Unity in Worship
Each tribe contributed equally, symbolizing unity among the people of God. In the church, unity in purpose and worship strengthens the body of Christ.

Holiness and Purity
The use of gold and incense signifies purity and holiness. As believers, we are called to live holy lives, set apart for God's purposes.

Dedication to God’s Service
The dedication of the altar was a commitment to serving God. We should dedicate our lives to His service, continually seeking ways to honor Him.

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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