Numbers 7:68
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, 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:

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
67His 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; 68one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; 69one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;…

Cross References
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; ...

Leviticus 1:1-17
Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock. / 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. ...

1 Chronicles 29:6-9
Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...

2 Chronicles 7:4-5
Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.

Ezra 6:17
For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel.

Nehemiah 10:32-33
We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.

Psalm 50:8-15
I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. / I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens, / for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. ...

Isaiah 1:11-13
“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. / When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts? / Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.

Ezekiel 45:17
And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.

Daniel 9:21-24
while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. / He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding. / At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision: ...

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Mark 12:33
and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

Luke 2:24
and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Acts 21:26
So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.


Treasury of Scripture

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one gold dish
Gold in the Bible often symbolizes purity, divinity, and kingship. The use of gold in the tabernacle and its furnishings reflects the holiness and majesty of God. 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. This reflects the wealth and devotion of the tribes towards the worship of God. Gold was a precious metal, indicating the value and importance of the offering.

weighing ten shekels
A shekel was a unit of weight used in ancient Israel, approximately 11.4 grams or 0.4 ounces. The specific weight of ten shekels signifies a standard measure, ensuring that the offering was consistent and fair among the tribes. This standardization reflects the order and precision in the worship practices of Israel. The number ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible, suggesting the offering was complete and acceptable to God.

filled with incense
Incense in the Bible is often associated with prayer and worship. In the tabernacle, incense was burned on the altar of incense, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God. The use of incense in this offering highlights the spiritual aspect of the dedication ceremony, emphasizing the importance of prayer and communion with God. Incense is also a type of Christ, as it represents His intercessory role and the sweet aroma of His sacrifice. In Revelation 8:3-4, incense is directly linked to the prayers of the saints, showing its continued symbolic significance in the New Testament.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Ephraim
This verse is part of the offerings brought by the leaders of the tribes of Israel during the dedication of the altar. The tribe of Ephraim, represented by its leader, is one of the tribes making an offering.

2. Sin Offering
The male goat mentioned in this verse is designated as a sin offering, a significant aspect of the sacrificial system in the Old Testament, symbolizing atonement and purification from sin.

3. Tabernacle Dedication
The context of this verse is the dedication of the Tabernacle, a central place of worship for the Israelites, where God’s presence dwelt among His people.
Teaching Points
Understanding Sin Offerings
The sin offering in the Old Testament was a tangible reminder of the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It points us to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law and provided a once-for-all atonement for sin.

The Role of Sacrifice in Worship
Sacrifices were central to Israelite worship, symbolizing dedication and obedience to God. Today, our worship involves offering our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1).

The Importance of Repentance
The sin offering underscores the necessity of repentance and seeking forgiveness. As believers, we are called to regularly examine our hearts, confess our sins, and rely on God’s grace for cleansing and renewal.

Community and Worship
The collective offerings of the tribes during the Tabernacle dedication highlight the communal aspect of worship. As a church, we are called to come together in unity, supporting one another in our spiritual journeys.

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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