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 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 a hundred and 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 a 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 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 one hundred and thirty sides, a silver bowl of seventy sides by 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 kneaded with oil for a meat-offering. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…24On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near. 25His 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; 26one 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. 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. 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, 2 Chronicles 4:8-11 Additionally, he made ten tables and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. He also made a hundred gold bowls. / He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze. / He put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner. … 1 Kings 7:50 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. 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. both according to the sanctuary shekel Numbers 3:47 you are to collect five shekels for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel of twenty gerahs. 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. 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. Numbers 15:4-5 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. Numbers 28:5 along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives. Exodus 25:3-7 This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; / ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; … Exodus 35:5-9 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; / ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; … Exodus 35:22-29 So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. / And all who could present an offering of silver or bronze brought it as a contribution to the LORD. Also, everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the service brought it. … Exodus 36:3-7 They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, / so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work / and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” … 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: 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 The silver platter, a significant and valuable item, reflects the wealth and dedication of the leader making the offering. In the context of the tabernacle, silver often symbolizes redemption and purity. The weight of 130 shekels, using the sanctuary shekel, indicates a standardized measure, ensuring fairness and consistency in offerings. This offering is part of the dedication of the altar, where each tribal leader presents gifts, emphasizing unity and shared responsibility among the tribes of Israel. 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. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the offerings from the leaders of the tribes. 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 offerings were made. 4. Peace Offering A type of sacrifice in the Old Testament that symbolized fellowship and thanksgiving to God. 5. Tribe of Ephraim The tribe whose leader, Elishama son of Ammihud, brought the offerings on the seventh day. Teaching Points The Significance of Peace OfferingsPeace offerings in the Old Testament were a way to express gratitude and maintain fellowship with God. Today, our lives should reflect a continual offering of thanksgiving and praise. Symbolism of the Sacrifices The specific animals used in the peace offering symbolize completeness and perfection in worship. Our worship should strive for sincerity and wholeheartedness. Community and Worship The collective offerings from the tribes highlight the importance of community in worship. As believers, we are called to support and encourage one another in our spiritual journeys. Generosity in Giving The leaders' willingness to give generously for the dedication of the altar serves as a model for our own giving. We should give not out of obligation, but out of love and gratitude. Christ as Our Peace Offering Jesus Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of the peace offering, having reconciled us to God through His sacrifice. Our response should be one of faith and devotion. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:25?2. How does Numbers 7:25 illustrate the importance of offerings in worship today? 3. What can we learn about generosity from the offerings in Numbers 7:25? 4. How does Numbers 7:25 connect to New Testament teachings on giving? 5. In what ways can we offer our best to God like in Numbers 7:25? 6. How does the "one young bull" symbolize dedication in our spiritual lives? 7. What is the significance of the silver bowl in Numbers 7:25? 8. How does Numbers 7:25 reflect the Israelites' worship practices? 9. Why is the weight of the silver bowl specified in Numbers 7:25? 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. Do the treasures listed in 1 Kings 7:48-51 align with known temple inventories or is there any inconsistency with other biblical accounts? What Does Numbers 7:25 Mean His offering was one silver platter• The narrative in Numbers 7 records each tribal leader’s identical gift for the dedication of the altar. Nahshon of Judah presents “one silver platter,” underscoring unity and equality among the tribes (cf. Numbers 7:12-13). • Similar serving dishes appear in the tabernacle furnishings (Exodus 25:29), linking personal generosity with God-designed worship. • The singular platter highlights a complete, wholehearted offering—no partial commitments in approaching the Lord (Romans 12:1). Weighing a hundred and thirty shekels • The specific weight shows God values precision in worship (Leviticus 19:35-36). • At roughly three pounds, the hefty weight reflects costly devotion, mirroring David’s insistence on giving “that which costs me something” (2 Samuel 24:24). • Detailed record-keeping testifies to divine faithfulness: God notices every sacrificial detail (Malachi 3:16). And one silver bowl • Paired vessels (platter and bowl) convey completeness—meeting various sacrificial needs (Numbers 4:7). • The bowl’s presence anticipates later libations and drink offerings (Exodus 29:40-41), reminding worshipers that fellowship with God is holistic—bread and cup together (1 Corinthians 10:16-17). Weighing seventy shekels • A smaller yet still valuable piece, showing that different elements of service carry differing costs yet equal significance (Mark 12:41-44). • Together, the two silver items total 200 shekels, a round figure underscoring symmetry and order in God’s house (1 Corinthians 14:40). Both according to the sanctuary shekel • The “sanctuary shekel” sets a divinely fixed standard (Exodus 30:13); human opinion cannot adjust the measure. • Standard weights defend against deceit (Proverbs 20:23) and emphasize God’s unchanging justice (James 1:17). • Worship calibrated to God’s scale foreshadows the ultimate standard—Christ Himself (Ephesians 4:13). And filled with fine flour • “Fine flour” represents the best of the harvest, free from chaff or grit (Leviticus 2:1). • God deserves purity and excellence, pointing ahead to the sinless offering of Jesus, the “bread of life” (John 6:35). Mixed with oil • Oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit’s sanctifying presence (1 Samuel 16:13). • Blending oil with flour teaches that our service must be Spirit-empowered, never merely human effort (Galatians 5:25). • The mixture prevents dryness and cracking, illustrating how the Spirit keeps hearts tender (Ezekiel 36:26-27). For a grain offering • The grain offering expresses gratitude for daily provision (Leviticus 2:4-10). • Unlike burnt offerings, it is bloodless, highlighting fellowship rather than atonement, yet still essential (Psalm 50:14-15). • By presenting food to God, Israel affirms that every meal is a gift from His hand (Acts 17:25). summary Numbers 7:25 records one leader’s precise, costly, Spirit-infused act of thanksgiving. Every detail—platter, bowl, exact weights, fine flour, oil—demonstrates that God delights in wholehearted, carefully measured worship. The passage invites believers to bring their very best, empowered by the Spirit, meeting God’s unchanging standard, in grateful acknowledgment that all provision comes from Him. 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 7:25 NIVNumbers 7:25 NLT Numbers 7:25 ESV Numbers 7:25 NASB Numbers 7:25 KJV Numbers 7:25 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:25 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:25 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:25 French Bible Numbers 7:25 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:25 Gave his offering: one silver platter (Nu Num.) |



