Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The silver obtained from those of the community who were counted in the census was 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel— New Living Translation The whole community of Israel gave 7,545 pounds of silver, as measured by the weight of the sanctuary shekel. English Standard Version The silver from those of the congregation who were recorded was a hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary: Berean Standard Bible The silver from those numbered among the congregation totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel— Berean Literal Bible And the silver of those numbered of the congregation was a hundred talents, and a thousand and seven hundred and five and seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary— King James Bible And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation was an hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and threescore and fifteen shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: New King James Version And the silver from those who were numbered of the congregation was one hundred talents and one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary: New American Standard Bible And the silver of those of the congregation who were counted was a hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; NASB 1995 The silver of those of the congregation who were numbered was 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; NASB 1977 And the silver of those of the congregation who were numbered was 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; Legacy Standard Bible The silver of those of the congregation who were numbered was 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; Amplified Bible The silver from those of the congregation who were assembled and counted was 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; Berean Annotated Bible The silver from those numbered among the congregation totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels <3.79 t / 3.44 mt>, according to the sanctuary shekel— Christian Standard Bible The silver from those of the community who were registered was 7,544 pounds, according to the sanctuary shekel— Holman Christian Standard Bible The silver from those of the community who were registered was 7,544 pounds, according to the sanctuary shekel— American Standard Version And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation was a hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and threescore and fifteen shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: Contemporary English Version and the silver that was collected when the people were counted came to 3.4 tons. English Revised Version And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation was an hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and threescore and fifteen shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: GOD'S WORD® Translation The silver collected when the census of the community was taken weighed 7,544 pounds using the standard weight of the holy place. Good News Translation The silver from the census of the community weighed 7,550 pounds, weighed according to the official standard. International Standard Version The silver from those of the congregation who were recorded totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the standard used in the sanctuary; NET Bible The silver of those who were numbered of the community was one hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel, New Heart English Bible The silver of those who were numbered of the congregation was one hundred talents, and one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: Webster's Bible Translation And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation was a hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and seventy five shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe silver from those numbered among the congregation totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel— World English Bible The silver of those who were counted of the congregation was one hundred talents and one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the silver of those numbered of the congregation [is] one hundred talents, and one thousand and seven hundred and seventy-five shekels, by the shekel of the holy place; Berean Literal Bible And the silver of those numbered of the congregation was a hundred talents, and a thousand and seven hundred and five and seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary— Young's Literal Translation And the silver of those numbered of the company is a hundred talents, and a thousand and seven hundred and five and seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary; Smith's Literal Translation And the silver of those being reviewed of the assembly, a hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and five and seventy shekels, by the shekel of the holy place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it was offered by them that went to be numbered, from twenty years old and upwards, of six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty men able to bear arms. Catholic Public Domain Version Now it was offered by those who were past the numbering of twenty years and above: from six hundred and three thousand, five hundred and fifty men able to bear arms. New American Bible The silver of those of the community who were enrolled was one hundred talents and one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels, according to the standard of the sanctuary shekel; New Revised Standard Version The silver from those of the congregation who were counted was one hundred talents and one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels, measured by the sanctuary shekel; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the silver of those who were numbered of the congregation was a hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And silver that was counted from the Assembly, a hundred talents, and a thousand and seven hundred and seventy and five shekels in the shekel of Holiness: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation was a hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and three-score and fifteen shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the offering of silver from the men that were numbered of the congregation a hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels, one drachm apiece, even the half shekel, according to the holy shekel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cost of the Tabernacle…24All the gold from the wave offering used for the work on the sanctuary totaled 29 talents and 730 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. 25The silver from those numbered among the congregation totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel— 26a 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.… Cross References The silver from those numbered among the congregation Exodus 30:11-16 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered. / 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. … Numbers 1:2-3 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. / You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. Numbers 3:46-48 To redeem the 273 firstborn Israelites who outnumber the Levites, / you are to collect five shekels for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel of twenty gerahs. / Give the money to Aaron and his sons as the redemption price for the excess among the Israelites.” totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, Ezra 8:24-30 Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers, / 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, … 2 Kings 12:13-16 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. / Instead, it was paid to those doing the work, and with it they repaired the house of the LORD. / No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity. … 1 Chronicles 29:7-9 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. / And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. 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. Numbers 18:15-16 The firstborn of every womb, whether man or beast, that is offered to the LORD belongs to you. But you must surely redeem every firstborn son and every firstborn male of unclean animals. / You are to pay the redemption price for a month-old male according to your valuation: five shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel, which is twenty gerahs. Numbers 3:40-43 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Number every firstborn male of the Israelites a month old or more, and list their names. / You are to take the Levites for Me—I am the LORD—in place of all the firstborn of Israel, and the livestock of the Levites in place of all the firstborn of the livestock of the Israelites.” / So Moses numbered all the firstborn of the Israelites, as the LORD had commanded him. … Numbers 26:2 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” 2 Chronicles 24:6-9 So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, “Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?” / For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals. / At the king’s command a chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the house of the LORD. … 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. Matthew 17:24-27 After they had arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your Teacher pay the two drachmas?” / “Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?” / “From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him. … 2 Kings 12:4-5 Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” 2 Chronicles 24:4-5 Some time later, Joash set his heart on repairing the house of the LORD. / So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. Treasury of Scripture And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation was an hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and three score and fifteen shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: no reference Jump to Previous Assembly Census Community Company Congregation Counted Fifteen Five Holy Hundred Numbered Obtained Sanctuary Scale Seven Seventy Seventy-Five Shekel Shekels Silver Talents Thousand Threescore Three-Score WeightJump to Next Assembly Census Community Company Congregation Counted Fifteen Five Holy Hundred Numbered Obtained Sanctuary Scale Seven Seventy Seventy-Five Shekel Shekels Silver Talents Thousand Threescore Three-Score WeightExodus 38 1. The altar of burnt offering8. The laver of brass 9. The court, and its hangings 21. The sum of what the people offered, and the use to which it was applied The silver from those numbered among the congregation This phrase refers to the census tax collected from the Israelites as commanded by God in Exodus 30:11-16. Each man over the age of twenty was required to give a half-shekel as a ransom for his life, symbolizing atonement and unity within the community. This tax was a means of supporting the tabernacle, the central place of worship. The act of numbering the people and collecting silver underscores the importance of each individual's contribution to the collective worship and service to God. totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels according to the sanctuary shekel— Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, including the collection of materials. 2. The Israelites The congregation who contributed silver for the construction of the Tabernacle as part of their offerings. 3. The Tabernacle The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites as a place of worship and the dwelling place of God among His people. 4. Bezalel and Oholiab The craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. 5. The Sanctuary Shekel A standard unit of weight used in the collection of silver, ensuring uniformity and fairness in contributions. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites' contribution of silver was an act of obedience to God's command. Our obedience in giving reflects our trust in God's provision and His plans. Unity in Purpose The collective effort of the Israelites in contributing to the Tabernacle demonstrates the power of unity in achieving God's purposes. As believers, we are called to work together for the advancement of God's kingdom. The Principle of Equal Sacrifice The use of the sanctuary shekel ensured that each person's contribution was equal, regardless of their wealth. This teaches us that God values the heart behind the gift more than the amount. God's Provision and Faithfulness The successful collection of materials for the Tabernacle is a testament to God's provision. We can trust that God will provide for His work and our needs when we are faithful to His calling. The Role of Stewardship The careful accounting of the silver collected underscores the importance of stewardship in managing resources for God's work. We are called to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 38:25?2. How does Exodus 38:25 illustrate the importance of community contributions to God's work? 3. What does the "silver from the census" teach about accountability in stewardship? 4. How can we apply the principle of shared responsibility in our church today? 5. Connect Exodus 38:25 to New Testament teachings on giving and generosity. 6. How does understanding Exodus 38:25 enhance our view of sacrificial giving? 7. What is the significance of the silver mentioned in Exodus 38:25 for the Israelites? 8. How does Exodus 38:25 reflect the economic practices of ancient Israel? 9. What does the half-shekel tax in Exodus 38:25 symbolize in biblical theology? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 38? 11. What are the Biblical weights and measures? 12. How do the measurements and quantities listed in Exodus 38:21–23 harmonize with other parts of Exodus and Numbers that detail Israel’s population and resources? 13. How could the Israelites realistically acquire and transport the vast amounts of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in Exodus 38:24-31 while wandering in the desert? 14. Who were Bezalel and Oholiab in the Bible? What Does Exodus 38:25 Mean The silver• Scripture places real value on precious metals, and silver often pictures redemption (Exodus 26:19; 30:11-16; 1 Peter 1:18-19). • Here, “The silver” is literal metal collected for the Tabernacle. The text reminds us that worship involves concrete, costly obedience. • By highlighting silver first, Moses calls attention to God’s provision flowing through His people, just as later believers willingly shared their possessions for ministry (Acts 4:34-35). from those numbered among the congregation • Every Israelite male twenty years and older was counted and gave a half-shekel “atonement money” (Exodus 30:12-16; Numbers 1:2-3). • The census stressed individual responsibility before God—no one could hide in the crowd. • Unlike David’s later misguided census (1 Chronicles 21:1-17), this numbering was commanded, underscoring that obedience to God’s precise instructions brings blessing, not judgment. totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels • The figure reflects meticulous record-keeping, showing God cares about details (Luke 16:10). • Exodus 38:27-28 explains how the 100 talents of silver became the sockets for the sanctuary walls, while the extra 1,775 shekels furnished hooks and bands. What was given was fully used—nothing wasted. • The volume is staggering: a talent weighed roughly 75 pounds, so 100 talents equaled about 3¾ tons. Such abundance came from ordinary half-shekel gifts, proving that small, consistent obedience adds up (Mark 12:41-44). according to the sanctuary shekel— • A standardized measure prevented cheating and preserved unity (Leviticus 27:25; Ezekiel 45:12). • When God sets the standard, everyone—rich or poor—meets it the same way (Exodus 30:15). This foreshadows the gospel truth that salvation is received on one basis for all: faith in Christ’s finished work (Romans 3:22-24). summary Exodus 38:25 records the precise amount of silver collected from every Israelite who was counted. The verse showcases God-ordained giving (the half-shekel), equitable participation (the whole congregation), abundant provision (100 talents plus 1,775 shekels), and accountability (measured by the sanctuary shekel). Together these truths encourage believers today to give obediently, trust God’s exacting care, and marvel that He weaves individual acts of faithfulness into a dwelling place for His glory. (25) The silver . . . was an hundred talents.--The silver talent contained 3,000 shekels, as all allow, and as appears from the present passage. If the "shekel of the sanctuary" weighed, as is generally supposed, about 220 grains troy, the value of the silver contributed would have been 40,000, or a little under. It was contributed by "them that were numbered of the congregation," each of whom paid a bekah, or half a shekel. (See above, Exodus 30:12-16.)Verse 25. - The silver. The silver seems to have amounted to about four times the weight of the gold; but the value of it was very much less, not exceeding £40,000 of our money (Cook). It may seem surprising that this should have been so; but there are grounds for believing that both in Africa and in Asia gold was more plentiful than silver in the early ages. And it is certainly much more suitable for ornaments. Of them that were numbered. See above, Exodus 30:12-16. The silver for the sanctuary was collected by a compulsory tax, of the nature of a church-rate. This produced the amount here given, No estimate is made of the weight of the silver freewill offerings (Exodus 35:24), nor is any account given of their application. It has been suggested that they were returned to the donors as superfluous, which is certainly possible,Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The silverוְכֶ֛סֶף (wə·ḵe·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3701: Silver, money from those numbered פְּקוּדֵ֥י (pə·qū·ḏê) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit among the congregation הָעֵדָ֖ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage totaled 100 מְאַ֣ת (mə·’aṯ) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 3967: A hundred talents כִּכָּ֑ר (kik·kār) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3603: A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money) and 1,775 וְאֶלֶף֩ (wə·’e·lep̄) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 505: A thousand shekels, שֶׁ֖קֶל (še·qel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8255: A weight, a commercial standard 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 Exodus 38:25 NIVExodus 38:25 NLT Exodus 38:25 ESV Exodus 38:25 NASB Exodus 38:25 KJV Exodus 38:25 BibleApps.com Exodus 38:25 Biblia Paralela Exodus 38:25 Chinese Bible Exodus 38:25 French Bible Exodus 38:25 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 38:25 The silver of those who were numbered (Exo. 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