Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These were the offerings of the Israelite leaders for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver plates, twelve silver sprinkling bowls and twelve gold dishes. New Living Translation So this was the dedication offering brought by the leaders of Israel at the time the altar was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver basins, and twelve gold incense containers. English Standard Version This was the dedication offering for the altar on the day when it was anointed, from the chiefs of Israel: twelve silver plates, twelve silver basins, twelve golden dishes, Berean Standard Bible So 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. Berean Literal Bible This was the dedication for the altar, in the day it was anointed, from the leaders of Israel: Twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold spoons. King James Bible This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold: New King James Version This was the dedication offering for the altar from the leaders of Israel, when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold pans. New American Standard Bible This was the dedication offering for the altar from the leaders of Israel when it was anointed: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold pans, NASB 1995 This was the dedication offering for the altar from the leaders of Israel when it was anointed: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver bowls, twelve gold pans, NASB 1977 This was the dedication offering for the altar from the leaders of Israel when it was anointed: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver bowls, twelve gold pans, Legacy Standard Bible This was the dedication offering for the altar from the leaders of Israel when it was anointed: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver bowls, twelve gold pans, Amplified Bible This was the dedication offering for the altar from the leaders of Israel on the day when it was anointed: twelve dishes of silver, twelve silver basins, twelve golden bowls; Berean Annotated Bible So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel (he wrestles with God) for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes. Christian Standard Bible This was the dedication gift from the leaders of Israel for the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver basins, and twelve gold bowls. Holman Christian Standard Bible This was the dedication gift from the leaders of Israel for the altar when it was anointed: 12 silver dishes, 12 silver basins, and 12 gold bowls. American Standard Version This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden spoons; English Revised Version This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve silver chargers, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden spoons: GOD'S WORD® Translation These were the gifts from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: 12 silver plates, 12 silver bowls, and 12 gold dishes. International Standard Version This was what was presented at the dedication of the altar from the leaders of Israel on the same day that it was anointed: twelve silver bowls, twelve silver basins, twelve gold ladles. NET Bible This was the dedication for the altar from the leaders of Israel, when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver sprinkling bowls, and twelve gold pans. New Heart English Bible This was the dedication of the altar, on the day when it was anointed, by the leaders of Israel: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden ladles; Webster's Bible Translation This was the dedication of the altar (in the day when it was anointed) by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo 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. World English Bible This was the dedication offering of the altar, on the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden ladles; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThis [is] the dedication of the altar, in the day of its being anointed by the princes of Israel: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden spoons; Berean Literal Bible This was the dedication for the altar, in the day it was anointed, from the leaders of Israel: Twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold spoons. Young's Literal Translation This is the dedication of the altar, in the day of its being anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden spoons; Smith's Literal Translation This the dedication of the altar (in the day of anointing it) from the chiefs of Israel: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver vases, twelve pans of gold: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese were the offerings made by the princes of Israel in the dedication of the altar, in the day wherein it was consecrated. Twelve dishes of silver: twelve silver bowls: twelve little mortars of gold: Catholic Public Domain Version These were the oblations from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar on the day when it was consecrated: twelve dishes of silver, twelve bowls of silver, twelve little mortars of gold, New American Bible These were the offerings for the dedication of the altar, given by the tribal leaders of Israel on the occasion of its anointing: twelve silver plates, twelve silver basins, and twelve gold cups. New Revised Standard Version This was the dedication offering for the altar, at the time when it was anointed, from the leaders of Israel: twelve silver plates, twelve silver basins, twelve golden dishes, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis was the dedication offering from the princes of Israel for the altar, on the day that it was anointed: twelve plates of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This was the offering of dedication of the altar in the day that it was anointed from the presence of the Princes of Israel: twelve plates of silver and twelve saucers of silver and twelve spoons of gold. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This was the dedication-offering of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, at the hands of the princes of Israel: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver basins, twelve golden pans; Brenton Septuagint Translation This was the dedication of the altar in the day in which Moses anointed it, by the princes of the sons of Israel; twelve silver chargers, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden censers: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…83and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan. 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.… Cross References So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel 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. … Ezra 2:68-69 When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments. Nehemiah 7:70-72 Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. for the dedication of the altar 2 Chronicles 7:5-9 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. / The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. / Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar he had made could not hold all these offerings. … Leviticus 9:22-24 Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having made the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down. / Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. / Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown. Exodus 29:36-37 Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it. / For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy. when it was anointed: Exodus 40:9-11 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 8:10-11 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. Exodus 30:26-29 Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, / the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, / the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand. … twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes. Exodus 25:29-30 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. / And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times. 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. 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. 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 40:17-33 So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month of the second year. / When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts. / Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him. … Leviticus 9:1-24 On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, … Treasury of Scripture This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold: the dedication Numbers 7:10 And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar. 1 Chronicles 29:6-8 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly, … Ezra 2:68,69 And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place: … the princes J Judges 5:9 My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD. Nehemiah 3:9 And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Altar Anointed Basins Bowls Chargers Chiefs Cups Dedication Dedication-Offering Dishes Gold Golden Hands Holy Israel Israelite Ladles Offering Offerings Oil Pans Plates Platters Princes Silver Spoons Sprinkling TwelveJump to Next Altar Anointed Basins Bowls Chargers Chiefs Cups Dedication Dedication-Offering Dishes Gold Golden Hands Holy Israel Israelite Ladles Offering Offerings Oil Pans Plates Platters Princes Silver Spoons Sprinkling TwelveNumbers 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 So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel The leaders of Israel, representing the twelve tribes, brought offerings as a collective act of worship and dedication. This reflects the unity and shared responsibility among the tribes. The leaders' involvement underscores the importance of leadership in guiding the people in worship and obedience to God. This act of offering is reminiscent of the communal worship seen in Exodus 24:5-8, where the leaders participated in the covenant ceremony. for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes Persons / Places / Events 1. Leaders of IsraelThese were the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel, each representing their respective tribe in the dedication offering. 2. The Altar The central place of worship in the Tabernacle where sacrifices and offerings were made to God. It was anointed and dedicated as part of the Israelites' worship practices. 3. Dedication Offering A special offering made by the leaders of Israel to consecrate the altar for its sacred use. It included silver platters, bowls, and gold dishes. 4. The Tabernacle The portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness, where God's presence dwelled among His people. 5. Anointing The act of consecrating something or someone by applying oil, symbolizing the setting apart for God's service. Teaching Points The Importance of DedicationDedication signifies setting apart something for God's use. In our lives, we are called to dedicate our time, talents, and resources to God's service. Symbolism of Numbers The number twelve, representing the twelve tribes, signifies completeness and unity in worship. Our worship should be holistic, involving all aspects of our lives. Generosity in Worship The leaders' offerings were generous and costly, reflecting the value they placed on worship. We are encouraged to give our best to God, not out of obligation but out of love and reverence. Anointing and Consecration Anointing symbolizes being set apart for God's purposes. As believers, we are anointed by the Holy Spirit, called to live lives that reflect God's holiness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:84?2. How does Numbers 7:84 illustrate the importance of collective worship in our lives? 3. What can we learn from the leaders' offerings about giving to God's work? 4. How does Numbers 7:84 connect to New Testament teachings on generosity? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of sacrificial giving today? 6. Why is it significant that offerings were made "for the dedication of the altar"? 7. What is the significance of the offerings in Numbers 7:84 for the Israelites' faith? 8. How does Numbers 7:84 reflect the importance of community worship in ancient Israel? 9. Why are the offerings in Numbers 7:84 so detailed and specific? 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. Numbers 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources? 14. Do the treasures listed in 1 Kings 7:48-51 align with known temple inventories or is there any inconsistency with other biblical accounts? What Does Numbers 7:84 Mean So these were the offerings“ ‘So these were the offerings …’ ” (Numbers 7:84) looks back over the detailed, day-by-day listing of gifts in Numbers 7:10-83 and bundles them into one concise recap. • Moses carefully recorded each tribe’s identical gift—an echo of Exodus 35:21-29 where the people’s hearts moved them to bring what the LORD required. • By summarizing here, Scripture underlines that nothing was omitted or forgotten; every contribution was fully counted (compare 2 Chronicles 31:12 and Philippians 4:18). from the leaders of Israel The donors were the twelve tribal chiefs first introduced in Numbers 1:4-16 and again in Numbers 2. • God’s design was that leadership would set the pace in obedience; their public generosity encouraged the whole nation (see 1 Chronicles 29:6-9). • Each ruler gave exactly the same amount—no rivalry, no favoritism—mirroring Romans 12:10 where believers are urged to “outdo one another in showing honor.” for the dedication of the altar The purpose of the gifts was to inaugurate the great bronze altar constructed in Exodus 27:1-8 and set in place in Exodus 40:6. • Dedication always marks something as belonging exclusively to God (Leviticus 8:10-12; 2 Chronicles 7:9). • By funding and furnishing the altar, the leaders affirmed that national life depended on atonement and worship (Hebrews 9:22). when it was anointed Anointing with sacred oil (Exodus 30:26-29) signified God’s approval and presence. • Psalm 133:2 compares priestly unity to oil running down Aaron’s beard; here the altar itself is “set apart” so sacrifices will be acceptable. • The timing underscores obedience: the offerings came immediately—no delay once the altar was ready (Numbers 7:1). twelve silver platters Each platter (or “dish”) weighed 130 shekels (Numbers 7:13). • Silver often points to redemption (Exodus 30:11-16; 1 Peter 1:18-19). Before blood could be sprinkled, the price of redemption had already been acknowledged. • The number twelve matches the tribes, stressing shared responsibility (Revelation 21:12-14). twelve silver bowls At 70 shekels apiece (Numbers 7:13), these bowls held grain offerings mixed with oil (Numbers 7:14). • Grain offerings expressed thanksgiving for daily provision (Leviticus 2). • Together with the platters, the bowls remind us that both redemption and daily sustenance come from the LORD (Matthew 6:11). and twelve gold dishes Each gold dish weighed 10 shekels and was “filled with incense” (Numbers 7:14). • Incense symbolizes prayer rising to God (Psalm 141:2; Revelation 8:3-4). • Gold, the costliest metal (1 Kings 10:21), befits worship directed to the King of kings. summary Numbers 7:84 captures in one sentence the equal, wholehearted gifts of Israel’s leaders, offered immediately after the altar’s anointing. Silver plates and bowls declare redemption and provision; gold dishes bearing incense represent worship and prayer. United leadership, precise obedience, and God-centered dedication converge to show that true worship involves both costly giving and complete trust in the LORD who redeems, sustains, and hears His people. Verse 84. - This was the dedication of the altar. The sacrificial gifts for present sacrifice, and for the use of the altar, were its dedication.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This [was the offering]זֹ֣את ׀ (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, from the leaders נְשִׂיאֵ֣י (nə·śî·’ê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc for the dedication חֲנֻכַּ֣ת (ḥă·nuk·kaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2598: Initiation, consecration of the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֗חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar when it was anointed: הִמָּשַׁ֣ח (him·mā·šaḥ) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint twelve שְׁתֵּ֣ים (šə·têm) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) silver כֶּ֜סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money platters, קַעֲרֹ֨ת (qa·‘ă·rōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 7086: A dish, platter twelve שְׁנֵ֣ים (šə·nêm) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) silver כֶ֙סֶף֙ (ḵe·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money basins, מִֽזְרְקֵי־ (miz·rə·qê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4219: Bowl, basin and twelve שְׁתֵּ֥ים (šə·têm) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) gold זָהָ֖ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky dishes. כַּפּ֥וֹת (kap·pō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan Links Numbers 7:84 NIVNumbers 7:84 NLT Numbers 7:84 ESV Numbers 7:84 NASB Numbers 7:84 KJV Numbers 7:84 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:84 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:84 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:84 French Bible Numbers 7:84 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:84 This was the dedication of the altar (Nu Num.) |
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