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 of the weight of 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 for 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 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, of the weight of 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 a 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 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 kneaded with oil for a meat-offering. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…30On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near. 31His 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; 32one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;… Cross References His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels 1 Chronicles 29:2-7 Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. / Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, … Exodus 38:24-29 All the gold from the wave offering used for the work on the sanctuary totaled 29 talents and 730 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. / The silver from those numbered among the congregation totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel— / a beka per person, that is, half a shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone twenty years of age or older who had crossed over to be numbered, a total of 603,550 men. … Ezekiel 45:9-12 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Enough, O princes of Israel! Cease your violence and oppression, and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing My people, declares the Lord GOD.’ / You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. / The ephah and the bath shall be the same quantity so that the bath will contain a tenth of a homer, and the ephah a tenth of a homer; the homer will be the standard measure for both. … and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels 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; 2 Kings 12:13 However, the money brought into the house of the LORD was not used for making silver basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, trumpets, or any articles of gold or silver for the house of the LORD. Ezra 1:9-10 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. 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 2:1-2 “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. Leviticus 6:14-17 Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. / The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. … 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 40:29 He placed the altar of burnt offering near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded him. Leviticus 1:3-9 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. … Treasury of Scripture His offering was one silver charger of the weight of 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: 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: charger. 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 WeightJump 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 WeightNumbers 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 leaders of Israel's tribes brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. The silver platter, a significant and valuable item, reflects the wealth and status of the tribal leaders. The weight of 130 shekels, using the sanctuary shekel, indicates a standardized measure used in the tabernacle, ensuring fairness and consistency. This offering symbolizes the dedication and commitment of the people to God, as silver often represents redemption in biblical symbolism. 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. NashonThe leader of the tribe of Judah, who brought the offering described in this verse. Nashon is significant as he is an ancestor of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. 2. Tribe of Judah One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership role among the tribes and its association with kingship and the lineage of Jesus. 3. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey through the wilderness. The offerings were made for the dedication of the altar. 4. Sanctuary Shekel A unit of weight used in the tabernacle, ensuring that offerings met a standard measure. 5. Grain Offering A type of offering made to God, consisting of fine flour mixed with oil, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving. Teaching Points The Importance of Order and Structure in WorshipThe detailed description of offerings in Numbers 7 emphasizes the importance of order and structure in worship. God values intentionality and precision in how we approach Him. Symbolism of the Grain Offering The grain offering, made of fine flour and oil, symbolizes dedication and thanksgiving. It reminds us to offer our best to God, acknowledging His provision and grace. Generosity and Sacrifice The weight and value of the offerings reflect the generosity and sacrifice required in worship. We are called to give sacrificially, not out of obligation, but out of love and gratitude. Continuity of God's Plan The mention of Nashon and the tribe of Judah connects to the broader account of God's redemptive plan, culminating in Jesus Christ. It reminds us of God's faithfulness across generations. Community and Collective Worship The offerings were part of a collective dedication of the altar, highlighting the importance of community in worship. We are encouraged to participate in communal acts of worship and service. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:31?2. How does Numbers 7:31 demonstrate the importance of offerings in worship today? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the actions described in Numbers 7:31? 4. How does Numbers 7:31 connect to New Testament teachings on giving? 5. In what ways can we offer our best to God, as in Numbers 7:31? 6. How does Numbers 7:31 encourage us to support our church community? 7. What is the significance of the offering in Numbers 7:31? 8. How does Numbers 7:31 reflect Israelite worship practices? 9. Why is the tribe of Gad mentioned in Numbers 7:31? 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. Ezra 2:64 and Nehemiah 7:66 state the assembly was 42,360, but their totals are 29,818 and 31,089. Why don't the numbers add up? 14. Numbers 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources? What Does Numbers 7:31 Mean His offeringThe phrase looks back to “Elizur son of Shedeur, leader of the Reubenites” (Numbers 7:30) and to the parade of tribal chiefs who, day by day, brought gifts for the dedication of the altar (Numbers 7:10-11). By using identical words for every leader, the text underscores: • the equality of every tribe before the LORD (Acts 10:34 reminds us that God is no respecter of persons). • their unified obedience—no one withheld or altered what God specified (compare Exodus 35:29). was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels • Silver consistently points to redemption, as seen in the silver ransom money of Exodus 30:12-16. • A platter—large and open—suggests abundance; it could hold generous portions of the grain later described. • “A hundred and thirty shekels” (about 3¾ pounds or 1.56 kg) reflects real, tangible value. God’s instructions invited costly worship, and the leaders took Him literally (Malachi 1:6-8 contrasts cheap offerings with honoring God). and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels • Smaller than the platter but still substantial (about 2 pounds or 840 g). The paired vessels speak of balance—both large and small capacities dedicated to the LORD. • Seventy is a number often tied to completeness in Scripture (Genesis 46:27; Luke 10:1). Here every need of the altar service is supplied in full. both according to the sanctuary shekel • Exodus 30:13: “The shekel is twenty gerahs.” God set the standard; the leaders did not invent their own. • Using the sanctuary shekel ensured absolute fairness and purity (Leviticus 27:25). In worship, man submits even his measurements to divine authority. and filled with fine flour mixed with oil • Fine flour is the best of the harvest—sifted, pure, free from chaff (Leviticus 2:1-2). Nothing coarse is offered to the Holy One. • Oil, a symbol of consecration and the Spirit (Psalm 23:5; 1 Samuel 16:13), permeates the flour, picturing lives saturated with God’s presence. • The vessels are not empty showpieces; they carry what will actually be placed on the altar, stressing substance over display (James 2:18). for a grain offering • Leviticus 2 details this bloodless sacrifice that signified devotion and thanksgiving. • Its aroma—“a pleasing fragrance to the LORD” (Leviticus 2:2)—rose continually, complementing the burnt offerings that spoke of atonement. • By bringing the grain offering with their silver, the leaders tied their material wealth to heartfelt gratitude, echoing Psalm 50:23: “He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me.” summary Numbers 7:31 records one tribe’s gift yet simultaneously showcases the shared heartbeat of every tribe: costly, standardized, Spirit-infused worship offered in thankful unity. The silver vessels testify to redemption, the measured weights to God-given order, the fine flour and oil to purity and consecration, and the grain offering to continual gratitude. Together they teach that genuine worship is generous, obedient, Spirit-filled, and grounded in the exact instructions of the living God. 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 7:31 NIVNumbers 7:31 NLT Numbers 7:31 ESV Numbers 7:31 NASB Numbers 7:31 KJV Numbers 7:31 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:31 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:31 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:31 French Bible Numbers 7:31 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:31 Gave his offering: one silver platter (Nu Num.) |
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