Verse (Click for Chapter) 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; Berean Literal Bible one gold spoon, ten shekels, full of 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; Berean Annotated Bible one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with 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; NET Bible one gold pan weighing 10 shekels, full of incense; New Heart English Bible one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense; Webster's Bible Translation One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; World English Bible one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionone golden spoon of ten [shekels], full of incense; Berean Literal Bible one gold spoon, 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 BibleA 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 BibleOne 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 1917one golden pan of ten shekels, full of incense; Brenton Septuagint Translation One golden censer of ten shekels, full of incense. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…49His 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; 50one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; 51one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;… Cross References one gold dish 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. 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. weighing ten shekels, Genesis 24:22 And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels. Ezekiel 45:12 The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina. Leviticus 27:25 Every valuation will be according to the sanctuary shekel, twenty gerahs to the shekel. filled with incense; Revelation 5:8 When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Exodus 30:34-38 The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, / and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. / Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. … Leviticus 16:12-13 Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil. / He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die. 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 30:1-10 “You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. … Exodus 40:22-27 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. / He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle … 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; Treasury of Scripture One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: Jump to Previous Cup Dish Filled Full Gold Golden Incense Ladle Pan Perfume Shekels Spice Spoon Ten WeighingJump to Next Cup Dish Filled Full Gold Golden Incense Ladle Pan Perfume Shekels Spice Spoon Ten WeighingNumbers 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 one gold dish In the context of the tabernacle offerings, gold symbolizes purity and divinity. The use of gold in the tabernacle and its furnishings (Exodus 25:11) reflects the holiness and majesty of God. Gold dishes were part of the offerings brought by the leaders of Israel, signifying the value and honor given to God. The dish itself, used for holding incense, indicates the importance of worship and prayer, as incense often symbolizes the prayers of the saints (Revelation 5:8). weighing ten shekels filled with incense Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the offerings from the leaders of the tribes during the dedication of the altar. 2. Nashon The leader of the tribe of Judah, who brought the offering described in this verse. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the altar was located. 4. Altar Dedication The event during which the leaders of the tribes of Israel brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. 5. Tribe of Judah One of the twelve tribes of Israel, represented by Nashon in this offering. Teaching Points Symbolism of IncenseIncense in the Bible often symbolizes prayer and worship. The offering of incense by Nashon represents a dedication to God and a desire for His presence. Generosity in Worship The gold dish weighing ten shekels signifies the value and importance of giving our best to God. Our offerings should reflect our reverence and gratitude. Unity in Worship Each tribe brought similar offerings, demonstrating unity and collective dedication to God. This teaches us the importance of coming together as a community in worship. Historical Continuity The use of incense in Numbers connects to its use in Revelation, showing the continuity of worship practices and their spiritual significance throughout the Bible. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:50?2. How does Numbers 7:50 illustrate the importance of offerings in worship today? 3. What significance does the "gold dish" hold in Numbers 7:50's context? 4. How can we apply the principle of giving from Numbers 7:50 in our lives? 5. What connections exist between Numbers 7:50 and New Testament teachings on sacrifice? 6. How does Numbers 7:50 deepen our understanding of dedication to God? 7. What is the significance of the gold bowl in Numbers 7:50? 8. How does Numbers 7:50 reflect the importance of offerings in worship? 9. Why is the weight of the gold bowl specified in Numbers 7:50? 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 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources? 13. What rationale is given for excluding Levites from the census in Numbers 1:47-53, and how does this affect the overall population count? 14. In Exodus 30:12-16, how plausible is it that collecting a ransom offering prevented plagues, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence for such a practice? What Does Numbers 7:50 Mean one gold dishNumbers 7:50 says, “one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;” • The verse describes a literal object—a single, tangible vessel. Like the pure-gold utensils commanded for the table of the Presence in Exodus 25:29, this dish underscores that what is offered to the LORD must be of the highest quality. • Gold speaks of value, purity, and permanence (cf. 1 Kings 6:20-22 where Solomon overlaid the inner sanctuary with gold). By bringing a gold dish, the tribal leader of Dan (v. 54) acknowledges God’s supreme worth. • The singular “one” reminds us that every tribe offered the same gift (vv. 12-88). God calls each believer to personal obedience—no substitute offerings, no shortcuts (Romans 12:1). weighing ten shekels • The weight is not symbolic only; it is measured “according to the sanctuary shekel” (Numbers 7:13), ensuring accuracy. Leviticus 27:25 insists, “Every value will be measured according to the sanctuary shekel.” God sets the standard, and His people meet it precisely. • Ten often represents completeness (as in the Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:1-17), but here it also assures us the offering was substantial, not token. Obedience is measured, intentional, and complete. • The fixed weight also safeguards against inflation of devotion—no boasting or undercutting. Proverbs 16:11 affirms, “Honest scales and balances are from the LORD.” filled with incense • Incense symbolized prayers rising to God (Psalm 141:2; Revelation 5:8). Filling the dish shows generosity—no half-hearted worship. • The recipe for holy incense in Exodus 30:34-38 was unique; bringing it displayed respect for God’s specific commands. • Incense was burned on the altar of incense inside the Holy Place (Exodus 30:7-8). By presenting it at the dedication of the altar, the leaders linked sacrifice with intercession—pointing ahead to Christ, our once-for-all sacrifice who “always lives to intercede for us” (Hebrews 7:25). summary Numbers 7:50 records a concrete offering: a single, precious gold dish, weighed out exactly, and brimming with fragrant incense. It highlights precise obedience, costly devotion, and heartfelt worship. The verse invites us to bring God our best—carefully measured, richly valuable, and wholly dedicated—confident that He receives both the gift and the worshiper with favor. Hebrew oneאַחַ֛ת (’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 Links Numbers 7:50 NIVNumbers 7:50 NLT Numbers 7:50 ESV Numbers 7:50 NASB Numbers 7:50 KJV Numbers 7:50 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:50 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:50 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:50 French Bible Numbers 7:50 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:50 One golden ladle of ten shekels full (Nu Num.) |



