Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as the LORD’s part, as the LORD commanded Moses. New Living Translation Moses gave all the LORD’s share to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had directed him. English Standard Version And Moses gave the tribute, which was the contribution for the LORD, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. Berean Standard Bible Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses. Berean Literal Bible And Moses gave the tribute—the contribution to YHWH—to Eleazar the priest, as YHWH had commanded Moses. King James Bible And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. New King James Version So Moses gave the tribute which was the LORD’s heave offering to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. New American Standard Bible And Moses gave the tribute tax, which was the LORD’S offering, to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NASB 1995 Moses gave the levy which was the LORD’S offering to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NASB 1977 And Moses gave the levy which was the LORD’S offering to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Legacy Standard Bible And Moses gave the levy, which was the contribution to Yahweh, to Eleazar the priest, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses. Amplified Bible Moses gave the levy which was the LORD’S offering to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Berean Annotated Bible Moses (drawn out) gave the tribute to Eleazar (God has helped) the priest as an offering for the LORD {YHWH}, as the LORD had commanded Moses. Christian Standard Bible Moses gave the tribute to the priest Eleazar as a contribution for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses. Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as a contribution for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses. American Standard Version And Moses gave the tribute, which was Jehovah's heave-offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as Jehovah commanded Moses. English Revised Version And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses gave the LORD's taxes to the priest Eleazar, as the LORD had commanded him. Good News Translation So Moses gave Eleazar the tax as a special contribution to the LORD, as the LORD had commanded. International Standard Version Then Moses gave the tribute, a raised offering to the LORD, to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NET Bible So Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD's raised offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. New Heart English Bible Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD's wave offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S heave-offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMoses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses. World English Bible Moses gave the tribute, which was Yahweh’s wave offering, to Eleazar the priest, as Yahweh commanded Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses gives the tribute—YHWH’s raised-offering—to Eleazar the priest, as YHWH has commanded Moses. Berean Literal Bible And Moses gave the tribute—the contribution to YHWH—to Eleazar the priest, as YHWH had commanded Moses. Young's Literal Translation And Moses giveth the tribute -- Jehovah's heave-offering -- to Eleazar the priest, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses. Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will give the tribute, an offering of Jehovah, to Eleazar the priest, as Jehovah commanded Moses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Moses delivered the number of the firstfruits of the Lord to Eleazar the priest, as had been commanded him, Catholic Public Domain Version And Moses delivered the number of the first-fruits of the Lord to Eleazar the priest, just as had been commanded of him, New American Bible Moses gave the taxes contributed to the LORD to Eleazar the priest, exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses. New Revised Standard Version Moses gave the tribute, the offering for the LORD, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD had commanded Moses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S gift offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe gave the money of the gift of LORD JEHOVAH to Eliazer the Priest as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses gave the tribute, which was set apart for the LORD, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses gave the tribute to the Lord, the heave-offering of God, to Eleazar the priest, as the Lord commanded Moses; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Division of the Spoils…40and 16,000 people, including a tribute to the LORD of 32. 41Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses. 42From the Israelites’ half, which Moses had set apart from the men who had gone to war,… Cross References Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest Numbers 18:19 All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring.” Numbers 18:8-10 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. Leviticus 7:32-34 And you are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offering. / The son of Aaron who presents the blood and fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as a portion. / I have taken from the sons of Israel the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution of their peace offerings, and I have given them to Aaron the priest and his sons as a permanent portion from the sons of Israel.’” as an offering for the LORD Exodus 29:27-28 Consecrate for Aaron and his sons the breast of the wave offering that is waved and the thigh of the heave offering that is lifted up from the ram of ordination. / This will belong to Aaron and his sons as a regular portion from the Israelites, for it is the heave offering the Israelites will make to the LORD from their peace offerings. Leviticus 7:14 From the cakes he must present one portion of each offering as a contribution to the LORD. It belongs to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the peace offering. Numbers 15:19-21 and you eat the food of the land, you shall lift up an offering to the LORD. / From the first of your dough, you are to lift up a cake as a contribution; offer it just like an offering from the threshing floor. / Throughout your generations, you are to give the LORD an offering from the first of your dough. as the LORD had commanded Moses Exodus 40:16 Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him. Leviticus 8:4 So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Exodus 39:43 And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. Joshua 14:1-5 Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. … Deuteronomy 18:1-2 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. Leviticus 27:30-33 Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. … Deuteronomy 10:9 That is why Levi has no portion or inheritance among his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God promised him. Joshua 13:14 To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The food offerings to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Treasury of Scripture And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD's heave offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses. Eleazar Numbers 31:29-31 Take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for an heave offering of the LORD… Numbers 18:8,19 And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever… Matthew 10:10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. Jump to Previous Apart Commanded Eleazar Elea'zar Heave Heave-Offering Jehovah's LORD's Offering Orders Part Priest Tribute WaveJump to Next Apart Commanded Eleazar Elea'zar Heave Heave-Offering Jehovah's LORD's Offering Orders Part Priest Tribute WaveNumbers 31 1. The Midianites are spoiled, and Balaam slain13. Moses is angry with the officers, for saving the women alive 19. How the soldiers, with their captives and spoil, are to be purified 25. The proportion in which the prey is to be divided 48. The voluntary offering unto the treasure of the Lord Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest Moses, as the leader of the Israelites, was responsible for ensuring that the spoils of war were distributed according to God's instructions. The tribute mentioned here refers to a portion of the spoils taken from the Midianites, which were to be given to the priestly class. Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served as the high priest at this time, succeeding his father. This act of giving the tribute to Eleazar underscores the role of the priesthood in mediating between God and the people, as well as maintaining the sanctity of the offerings. The priesthood was central to Israelite worship and religious life, and this tribute would support their service in the tabernacle. as an offering for the LORD as the LORD had commanded Moses Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this passage, Moses is acting in obedience to God's command regarding the distribution of the spoils of war. 2. Eleazar the Priest The son of Aaron and the high priest at this time. He is responsible for the spiritual leadership of Israel and the proper execution of religious duties, including receiving offerings. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who commands the distribution of the spoils and receives the tribute as an offering. 4. The Israelites The people of God, who have just defeated the Midianites and are now distributing the spoils of war according to God's instructions. 5. The Midianites A people who opposed Israel and were defeated in battle. Their defeat and the subsequent distribution of their spoils are central to this chapter. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsMoses' actions demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions precisely. As believers, we are called to obey God's Word in our lives. Role of Spiritual Leadership Eleazar's role as a priest underscores the importance of spiritual leaders in guiding and maintaining the community's relationship with God. Offering to the LORD The tribute given to the LORD signifies the acknowledgment of His sovereignty and provision. We are reminded to offer our best to God in gratitude and worship. Community and Stewardship The distribution of spoils reflects the communal aspect of God's people and the responsibility of stewardship. We are called to manage our resources wisely and for God's glory. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 31:41?2. How does Numbers 31:41 illustrate the importance of giving to God's work today? 3. What can we learn about stewardship from Moses' actions in Numbers 31:41? 4. How does Numbers 31:41 connect to the principle of tithing in Malachi 3:10? 5. In what ways can we prioritize God's portion in our resources like Moses did? 6. How can Numbers 31:41 inspire us to support our church and community leaders? 7. Why did God command the Israelites to take spoils of war in Numbers 31:41? 8. How does Numbers 31:41 align with the concept of a loving God? 9. What is the significance of the tribute given to the LORD in Numbers 31:41? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 31? 11. Does the inheritance prohibition in Numbers 18:20-24 conflict with other passages that suggest Levites owned cities or land, indicating a possible textual inconsistency? 12. Numbers 31 compared to earlier laws in Exodus and Leviticus: Why does this narrative's approach to warfare seem inconsistent with other divine commandments? 13. Numbers 31:7-18: How can the command to kill non-virgin women and boys be reconciled with claims of a compassionate God? 14. If Moses wrote the Torah, why does it describe his own death in Deuteronomy 34? What Does Numbers 31:41 Mean Moses gave“So Moses gave…” (Numbers 31:41) • Moses immediately passes on what belongs to God instead of claiming it for himself, echoing his earlier pattern of obedience (Exodus 40:16; Numbers 27:22-23). • His action shows that leaders are stewards, not owners, of what God provides (1 Corinthians 4:2). • The victory just won over Midian is thus acknowledged publicly as the Lord’s doing (Psalm 115:1). the tribute “…the tribute…” • Back in Numbers 31:28-30, the Lord required a set portion—one‐five‐hundredth of the spoils—from the warriors’ half. • This “tribute” (or heave offering) reminds God’s people that every gain, even from battle, belongs first to Him (Deuteronomy 20:14). • Setting it apart curbs greed and redirects the nation’s focus to worship rather than wealth (Proverbs 3:9). to Eleazar the priest “…to Eleazar the priest…” • Eleazar, son of Aaron, now serves as high priest (Numbers 20:25-28). • The priests receive holy things so they can present them before God and support tabernacle ministry (Leviticus 7:34; Joshua 14:1). • Handing the tribute to Eleazar separates it from common use and places it under sacred oversight (Hebrews 5:1). as an offering for the LORD “…as an offering for the LORD…” • The tribute becomes a heave offering, lifted up symbolically to acknowledge God’s sovereignty (Exodus 29:27-28). • War spoils thus turn into worship, teaching that every aspect of life—including conflict and victory—must honor the Lord (Colossians 3:17). • The offering also supplies resources for ongoing sacrificial service, ensuring that worship continues after the battle ends (Leviticus 24:8-9). as the LORD had commanded Moses “…as the LORD had commanded Moses.” • Obedience ties the entire act together; Moses does exactly what God said (Numbers 31:25-31). • Scripture consistently links blessing with careful adherence to God’s word (Deuteronomy 4:2; James 1:25). • By following divine directions precisely, Moses models love-motivated obedience that Jesus later affirms: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). summary Numbers 31:41 shows faithful stewardship in action: Moses immediately sets apart the Lord’s portion of the victory spoils, entrusts it to the high priest, and offers it as worship—just as God said. The verse underscores that every gain belongs to God, leaders must handle His resources obediently, and true victory culminates in worship, not self-exaltation. Hebrew Mosesמֹשֶׁ֗ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver gave וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the tribute מֶ֙כֶס֙ (me·ḵes) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4371: Computation, proportion to be paid, tax to Eleazar לְאֶלְעָזָ֖ר (lə·’el·‘ā·zār) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֑ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest as an offering תְּרוּמַ֣ת (tə·rū·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) for the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel as כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had commanded צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Numbers 31:41 NIVNumbers 31:41 NLT Numbers 31:41 ESV Numbers 31:41 NASB Numbers 31:41 KJV Numbers 31:41 BibleApps.com Numbers 31:41 Biblia Paralela Numbers 31:41 Chinese Bible Numbers 31:41 French Bible Numbers 31:41 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 31:41 Moses gave the tribute which was Yahweh's (Nu Num.) |
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