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, the weight whereof 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 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 as 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, the weight of which 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 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 one 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 a 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…66On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, drew near. 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;… Cross References His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, Ezra 8:25-27 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, / 20 gold bowls valued at 1,000 darics, and two articles of fine polished bronze, as precious as gold. 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. … and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, 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. 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. Numbers 4:7 Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. 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. Numbers 3:47 you are to collect five shekels for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel of twenty gerahs. and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; Numbers 15:4-10 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. / With a ram you are to prepare a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a third of a hin of olive oil, … 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. Leviticus 2:4-5 Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must consist of fine flour, either unleavened cakes mixed with oil or unleavened wafers coated with oil. / If your offering is a grain offering prepared on a griddle, it must be unleavened bread made of fine flour mixed with oil. 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 40:9-16 Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. … Leviticus 8:10-12 Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. Treasury of Scripture His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof 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 meat 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: 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 Weight WhereofJump 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 Weight WhereofNumbers 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 The offering of a silver platter signifies the wealth and dedication of the leader presenting it. In ancient Israel, silver was a valuable commodity, often used in trade and religious offerings. The weight of one hundred and thirty shekels indicates a substantial gift, reflecting the leader's commitment to God and the community. The use of the sanctuary shekel, a standard weight used in the tabernacle, underscores the importance of precision and uniformity in offerings, ensuring fairness and consistency in worship practices. 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. Tribe of EphraimThis verse is part of the offerings brought by the leaders of the tribes of Israel during the dedication of the altar. The leader of the tribe of Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, is the one presenting this offering. 2. Tabernacle The central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The offerings were made for the dedication of the altar within the Tabernacle. 3. Sanctuary Shekel A standard unit of weight used in the sanctuary, ensuring that offerings were consistent and fair. 4. Grain Offering A type of offering made to God, consisting of fine flour mixed with oil, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving. 5. Dedication of the Altar A significant event where each tribe's leader presented offerings over twelve days, symbolizing unity and commitment to God. Teaching Points Symbolism of OfferingsThe silver dish and bowl filled with fine flour and oil symbolize purity, dedication, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Believers are called to offer their lives as living sacrifices, pure and dedicated to God. Unity in Worship The collective offerings of the tribes highlight the importance of unity in worship. As the body of Christ, believers are encouraged to come together in worship and service, reflecting the unity of the Spirit. Consistency in Giving The use of the sanctuary shekel as a standard emphasizes the importance of consistency and fairness in our giving. Believers are encouraged to give generously and consistently, as God has prospered them. Dedication to God The dedication of the altar serves as a reminder of the need for personal dedication to God. Believers are called to dedicate their lives, time, and resources to God's service. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:67?2. How does Numbers 7:67 illustrate the importance of giving in worship? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the offerings in Numbers 7:67? 4. How does Numbers 7:67 connect with New Testament teachings on generosity? 5. How can we apply the principle of sacrificial giving in our lives today? 6. What does Numbers 7:67 teach about the communal aspect of worship? 7. What is the significance of the offering described in Numbers 7:67? 8. How does Numbers 7:67 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God? 9. Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:67 important in biblical history? 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. How many singers accompanied the assembly? Two hundred (Ezra 2:65) Two hundred and forty-five (Nehemiah 7:67) 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 7:67 Mean His offeringThe verse sits within Numbers 7, where each tribal leader presents the same dedication gifts for the newly anointed altar (Numbers 7:2–3). Ahira son of Enan, representing Naphtali (Numbers 7:66), brings an offering that precisely matches the pattern God ordained—underscoring unity among the tribes and obedience to divine instruction (Exodus 35:29). One silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels • Silver often signifies redemption (Exodus 30:11–16). • A platter (or dish) was a sizable, open vessel, able to hold generous portions of offering. • The 130-shekel weight—about 3¼ pounds/1.5 kg—matches every other tribe’s platter (Numbers 7:13, 19, 25, etc.), emphasizing equality before the Lord (Romans 2:11). • Silver articles for worship had precedent in the tabernacle furnishings (Exodus 25:29; 38:25–27). And one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels • The bowl (roughly 1¾ pounds/0.8 kg) complements the platter, providing a complete set of vessels. • Bowls were standard items for table ministry (Numbers 4:7; 1 Chronicles 28:17). • Using silver, not clay or wood, points to the preciousness of service rendered to a holy God (Malachi 1:8). According to the sanctuary shekel • God mandated a fixed standard for weights: “The shekel shall be twenty gerahs” (Exodus 30:13; see also Leviticus 27:25). • Uniform measures prevent dishonesty (Deuteronomy 25:13–15) and preserve equity among tribes. • By stressing this standard, the text highlights that worship must align with God’s precise requirements, not personal preference (John 4:24). Filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering • Fine flour denotes the best of the harvest—no coarse or inferior meal (Leviticus 2:1). • Olive oil typifies the Holy Spirit’s anointing and the richness of fellowship (Leviticus 2:4; Psalm 104:15). • The grain offering, unlike burnt offerings, was bloodless; it symbolized thanksgiving, dedication of labor, and acknowledgment that daily sustenance comes from God (Leviticus 2:14; Matthew 6:11). • Combining flour and oil produced a pleasing aroma when placed on the altar alongside animal sacrifices (Numbers 15:4). summary Numbers 7:67 records a meticulous, costly, and standardized gift. Every detail—the matching silver vessels, the exact sanctuary weights, the quality ingredients—demonstrates heartfelt obedience and reverence. God’s people approach Him on His terms, offering their best with grateful hearts, confident that such precise worship pleases Him and unites the community in shared devotion. 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 7:67 NIVNumbers 7:67 NLT Numbers 7:67 ESV Numbers 7:67 NASB Numbers 7:67 KJV Numbers 7:67 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:67 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:67 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:67 French Bible Numbers 7:67 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:67 Gave his offering: one silver platter (Nu Num.) |
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