Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Each silver plate weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each sprinkling bowl seventy shekels. Altogether, the silver dishes weighed two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. New Living Translation Each silver platter weighed 3 1 / 4 pounds, and each silver basin weighed 1 3 / 4 pounds. The total weight of the silver was 60 pounds (as measured by the weight of the sanctuary shekel). English Standard Version each silver plate weighing 130 shekels and each basin 70, all the silver of the vessels 2,400 shekels according to the shekel of the sanctuary, Berean Standard Bible Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. Berean Literal Bible A hundred and Thirty shekels was the one silver platter, and the one bowl seventy shekels. All the silver of the vessels were two thousand and four hundred shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary. King James Bible Each charger of silver weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: New King James Version Each silver platter weighed one hundred and thirty shekels and each bowl seventy shekels. All the silver of the vessels weighed two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary. New American Standard Bible each silver dish weighing 130 shekels and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the utensils totaled 2,400 in sanctuary shekels; NASB 1995 each silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty shekels and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the utensils was 2,400 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; NASB 1977 each silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty shekels and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the utensils was 2,400 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; Legacy Standard Bible each silver dish weighing 130 shekels and each bowl 70; all the silver of the utensils was 2,400 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; Amplified Bible each dish of silver weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, each basin seventy [shekels]; all the silver vessels weighed 2,400 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; Berean Annotated Bible Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels <60.3 lb / 27.4 kg>, according to the sanctuary shekel. Christian Standard Bible Each silver dish weighed 3 1 /4 pounds, and each basin 1 3 /4 pounds. The total weight of the silver articles was 60 pounds measured by the standard sanctuary shekel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Each silver dish weighed 3 1/4 pounds, and each basin 1 3/4 pounds. The total weight of the silver articles was 60 pounds measured by the standard sanctuary shekel. American Standard Version each silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; English Revised Version each silver charger weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy: all the silver of the vessels two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; GOD'S WORD® Translation Each silver plate weighed 31/4 pounds, and each bowl weighed 13/4 pounds. Together all the silver dishes weighed 60 pounds using the standard weight of the holy place. International Standard Version Each bowl weighed 130 silver shekels and each basin weighed 70 shekels. All the silver vessels weighed a total of 2,400 shekels, calculated according to the shekel of the sanctuary. NET Bible Each silver platter weighed 130 shekels, and each silver sprinkling bowl weighed 70 shekels. All the silver of the vessels weighed 2,400 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. New Heart English Bible each silver platter weighing one hundred thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; Webster's Bible Translation Each charger of silver weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEach silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. World English Bible each silver platter weighing one hundred thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versioneach silver dish [is] one hundred and thirty [shekels], and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels [is] two thousand and four hundred [shekels], by the shekel of the holy place; Berean Literal Bible A hundred and Thirty shekels was the one silver platter, and the one bowl seventy shekels. All the silver of the vessels were two thousand and four hundred shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary. Young's Literal Translation a hundred and thirty shekels each silver dish, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels is two thousand and four hundred shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary. Smith's Literal Translation Thirty and one hundred, one silver dish, and seventy, one silver vase: all the silver vessels two thousand and four hundred, according to the holy shekel: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEach dish weighing a hundred and thirty sides of silver, and each bowl seventy sides: that is, putting all the vessels of silver together, two thousand four hundred sides, by the weight of the sanctuary. Catholic Public Domain Version such that each dish had one hundred thirty shekels of silver, and each bowl had seventy shekels, that is, putting all of the vessels from silver together, two thousand four hundred shekels, by the weight of the Sanctuary, New American Bible Each silver plate weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver basin seventy, so that all the silver of these vessels amounted to two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. New Revised Standard Version each silver plate weighing one hundred thirty shekels and each basin seventy, all the silver of the vessels two thousand four hundred shekels according to the shekel of the sanctuary, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEach plate of silver weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy. All the silver of the vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A hundred and thirty shekels of silver was of one plate and seventy of one saucer; all silver implements were two thousand and four hundred by the shekel of Holiness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917each silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and each basin seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; Brenton Septuagint Translation each charger of a hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl of seventy shekels: all the silver of the vessels was two thousand four hundred shekels, the shekels according to the holy shekel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…84So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes. 85Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. 86The twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold dishes was a hundred and twenty shekels.… Cross References Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, Jeremiah 32:9-10 So I bought the field in Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and I weighed out seventeen shekels of silver. / I signed and sealed the deed, called in witnesses, and weighed out the silver on the scales. Genesis 23:16 Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the standard of the merchants. and each silver bowl seventy shekels. 2 Kings 25:15-16 The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. / As for the two pillars, the Sea, and the movable stands that Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. 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. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, 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. … Ezra 8:33-34 On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui. / Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time. 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. 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. 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 30:23-25 “Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, / 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. / Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. Treasury of Scripture Each charger of silver weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: two thousand J 1 Chronicles 22:14 Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto. 1 Chronicles 29:4,7 Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal: … Ezra 8:25,26 And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellers, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered: … after the Shekel 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: Jump to Previous Altogether Bowl Charger Dishes Four Hundred Plate Platter Sanctuary Seventy Shekel Shekels Silver Sprinkling Thirty Thousand Utensils Vessels Weighed WeighingJump to Next Altogether Bowl Charger Dishes Four Hundred Plate Platter Sanctuary Seventy Shekel Shekels Silver Sprinkling Thirty Thousand Utensils Vessels Weighed 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 Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels The use of silver in the tabernacle offerings signifies purity and redemption. The weight of 130 shekels for each platter indicates a substantial offering, reflecting the wealth and dedication of the leaders of Israel. In biblical times, a shekel was a unit of weight, approximately 11.4 grams, making each platter weigh about 1.5 kilograms. This offering was part of the dedication of the altar, a significant event in Israel's history as they established their worship practices in the wilderness. and each silver bowl seventy shekels The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels according to the sanctuary shekel 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 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 brought. 4. Sanctuary Shekel A standard unit of weight used in the tabernacle, ensuring uniformity in offerings. 5. Dedication of the Altar A significant event where offerings were made to consecrate the altar for worship. Teaching Points The Importance of Standardization in WorshipThe use of the sanctuary shekel highlights the need for consistency and fairness in our offerings to God. It reminds us that our worship should be measured and intentional. Generosity in Giving The substantial weight of the silver offerings reflects the generosity of the Israelite leaders. We are encouraged to give generously and sacrificially to God's work. Symbolism of Silver Silver often symbolizes redemption and purity in the Bible. Our offerings should be given with a heart seeking purity and redemption. Community Participation in Worship The collective offerings from all tribes emphasize the importance of community involvement in worship. Each member of the body of Christ has a role to play in supporting the church. Dedication and Consecration The dedication of the altar signifies setting apart something for God's use. We are called to dedicate our lives and resources to God's service. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:85?2. How does Numbers 7:85 demonstrate the importance of giving in worship? 3. What does the consistency of offerings in Numbers 7:85 teach about obedience? 4. How can we apply the principle of equal giving in our church today? 5. Connect Numbers 7:85 with New Testament teachings on generosity and stewardship. 6. How does Numbers 7:85 reflect God's desire for order and structure in worship? 7. What is the significance of the silver bowls in Numbers 7:85? 8. How does Numbers 7:85 reflect the Israelites' dedication to God? 9. Why are specific weights and measures detailed in Numbers 7:85? 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. Why does God's response in Numbers 16:44-45 seem inconsistent with His mercy in other parts of the Bible? 14. How do the twenty-four elders from Revelation 4:4 align with or contradict other biblical notions of heavenly beings or leadership? What Does Numbers 7:85 Mean Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels“Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels” (Numbers 7:85). • Twelve identical platters—one from each tribal leader—underscore unity in worship (compare Exodus 25:29–30, where the table of showbread also features dishes). • 130 shekels (about 3 pounds) represents a substantial, valuable gift, offered freely for the service of the tabernacle, echoing Exodus 35:21, “Everyone whose heart stirred him… brought an offering to the LORD.” • Silver, often linked with redemption (Exodus 30:11–16; 1 Peter 1:18–19), reminds Israel that their national worship rests on God’s redemptive act in the Passover. and each silver bowl seventy shekels “and each silver bowl seventy shekels” (Numbers 7:85). • The bowl (or basin) likely held grain offerings or incense (cf. Leviticus 2:1–2; Revelation 5:8, where heavenly bowls contain prayers). • At 70 shekels (about 1 ⅔ pounds), the vessel is lighter than the platter, suggesting different functions yet equal dedication. • Seventy recalls completeness (Genesis 46:27; Luke 10:1), hinting that the offerings symbolize a whole, finished devotion. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels “The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels” (Numbers 7:85). • Twelve platters × 130 = 1,560 shekels; twelve bowls × 70 = 840 shekels; combined = 2,400 shekels (about 60 pounds). • Corporate generosity matters: individual gifts become a significant collective contribution (1 Chronicles 29:6–9). • God records the exact totals, showing He notices every act of faithfulness (Malachi 3:16; Mark 12:41–44). according to the sanctuary shekel “…according to the sanctuary shekel” (Numbers 7:85). • A fixed standard (Exodus 30:13; Leviticus 27:25) prevents inflation or devaluation in worship. • Spiritually, God’s measure—never human opinion—determines what is acceptable (Isaiah 55:8–9). • The detail guards the sacredness of worship, mirroring the call in Romans 12:1 to offer ourselves “acceptable to God.” summary Numbers 7:85 highlights precise, generous, and unified giving. Each tribal leader presents identical silver vessels, measured by God’s own standard, picturing a redeemed people joyfully supporting His dwelling among them. The verse invites believers to value accuracy in obedience, generosity in worship, and unity in purpose, all weighed by the unchanging measure of the Lord. Verse 85. - Two thousand and four hundred shekels. In weight equal to about L300 of our money.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Eachהָֽאַחַת֙ (hā·’a·ḥaṯ) Article | Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first silver כֶּ֔סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money platter הַקְּעָרָ֤ה (haq·qə·‘ā·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7086: A dish, platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth and each הָאֶחָ֑ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first basin הַמִּזְרָ֣ק (ham·miz·rāq) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4219: Bowl, basin seventy shekels. וְשִׁבְעִ֖ים (wə·šiḇ·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural Strong's 7657: Seventy (a cardinal number) The total weight כֹּ֚ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of the silver כֶּ֣סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3701: Silver, money articles הַכֵּלִ֔ים (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus [was] two thousand אַלְפַּ֥יִם (’al·pa·yim) Number - md Strong's 505: A thousand four וְאַרְבַּע־ (wə·’ar·ba‘-) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 702: Four hundred [shekels], מֵא֖וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural Strong's 3967: A hundred according to the sanctuary הַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity shekel. בְּשֶׁ֥קֶל (bə·še·qel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8255: A weight, a commercial standard Links Numbers 7:85 NIVNumbers 7:85 NLT Numbers 7:85 ESV Numbers 7:85 NASB Numbers 7:85 KJV Numbers 7:85 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:85 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:85 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:85 French Bible Numbers 7:85 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:85 Each silver platter weighing one hundred thirty (Nu Num.) |
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