New International Versionone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
New Living TranslationHe also brought a gold container weighing four ounces, which was filled with incense.
English Standard Versionone golden dish of 10 shekels, full of incense;
Berean Standard Bibleone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
King James BibleOne golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
New King James Versionone gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;
New American Standard Bibleone gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;
NASB 1995one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;
NASB 1977one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;
Legacy Standard Bibleone gold pan of 10 shekels, full of incense;
Amplified Bibleone golden bowl of ten shekels, full of incense;
Christian Standard Bibleone gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;
Holman Christian Standard Bibleone gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;
American Standard Versionone golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;
English Revised Versionone golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe also brought a gold dish that weighed 4 ounces, filled with incense;
International Standard Versionone gold pan weighing ten shekels full of incense;
NET Bibleone gold pan weighing 10 shekels, full of incense;
New Heart English Bibleone golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;
Webster's Bible TranslationOne golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
World English Bibleone golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionone golden spoon of ten [shekels], full of incense;
Young's Literal Translation one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of perfume;
Smith's Literal TranslationOne pan, ten of gold, full of incense: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA little mortar of gold weighing ten sides full of incense :
Catholic Public Domain Versiona little mortar of gold weighing ten shekels, filled with incense,
New American Bibleone gold cup of ten shekels’ weight filled with incense;
New Revised Standard Versionone golden dish weighing ten shekels, full of incense; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOne golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd one spoon, ten shekels of gold, and filled with incense. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917one golden pan of ten shekels, full of incense;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationOne golden censer of ten shekels, full of incense.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Offerings of Dedication… 67His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; 68onegolddishweighing ten shekels,filled withincense;69one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;…
Cross References Exodus 25:1-9Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; ...
Leviticus 1:1-17Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock. / If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. ...
1 Chronicles 29:6-9Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...
2 Chronicles 7:4-5Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.
Ezra 6:17For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel.
Nehemiah 10:32-33We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.
Psalm 50:8-15I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. / I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens, / for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. ...
Isaiah 1:11-13“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. / When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts? / Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.
Ezekiel 45:17And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.
Daniel 9:21-24while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. / He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding. / At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision: ...
Matthew 5:23-24So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
Mark 12:33and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
Luke 2:24and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
John 1:29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Acts 21:26So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.
Treasury of Scripture One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: Jump to Previous CupDishFilledFullGoldGoldenIncenseLadlePanPerfumeShekelsSpiceSpoonTenWeighingJump to Next CupDishFilledFullGoldGoldenIncenseLadlePanPerfumeShekelsSpiceSpoonTenWeighingNumbers 7 1.The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle10.Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar89.God speaks to Moses from the mercy seatone gold dishGold in the Bible often symbolizes purity, divinity, and kingship. The use of gold in the tabernacle and its furnishings reflects the holiness and majesty of God. In the context of Numbers 7, the gold dish is part of the offerings brought by the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar. This reflects the wealth and devotion of the tribes towards the worship of God. Gold was a precious metal, indicating the value and importance of the offering. weighing ten shekels
A shekel was a unit of weight used in ancient Israel, approximately 11.4 grams or 0.4 ounces. The specific weight of ten shekels signifies a standard measure, ensuring that the offering was consistent and fair among the tribes. This standardization reflects the order and precision in the worship practices of Israel. The number ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible, suggesting the offering was complete and acceptable to God. filled with incense
Incense in the Bible is often associated with prayer and worship. In the tabernacle, incense was burned on the altar of incense, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God. The use of incense in this offering highlights the spiritual aspect of the dedication ceremony, emphasizing the importance of prayer and communion with God. Incense is also a type of Christ, as it represents His intercessory role and the sweet aroma of His sacrifice. InRevelation 8:3-4, incense is directly linked to the prayers of the saints, showing its continued symbolic significance in the New Testament. Persons / Places / Events 1. Tribe of EphraimThis verse is part of the offerings brought by the leaders of the tribes of Israel during the dedication of the altar. The tribe of Ephraim, represented by its leader, is one of the tribes making an offering. 2. Sin OfferingThe male goat mentioned in this verse is designated as a sin offering, a significant aspect of the sacrificial system in the Old Testament, symbolizing atonement and purification from sin. 3. Tabernacle DedicationThe context of this verse is the dedication of the Tabernacle, a central place of worship for the Israelites, where God’s presence dwelt among His people. Teaching Points Understanding Sin OfferingsThe sin offering in the Old Testament was a tangible reminder of the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It points us to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law and provided a once-for-all atonement for sin. The Role of Sacrifice in WorshipSacrifices were central to Israelite worship, symbolizing dedication and obedience to God. Today, our worship involves offering our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God ( Romans 12:1). The Importance of RepentanceThe sin offering underscores the necessity of repentance and seeking forgiveness. As believers, we are called to regularly examine our hearts, confess our sins, and rely on God’s grace for cleansing and renewal. Community and WorshipThe collective offerings of the tribes during the Tabernacle dedication highlight the communal aspect of worship. As a church, we are called to come together in unity, supporting one another in our spiritual journeys. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Numbers 7:68?
2.How does Numbers 7:68 illustrate the importance of generous giving in our lives?
3.What can we learn about obedience from the offerings in Numbers 7:68?
4.How does Numbers 7:68 connect to New Testament teachings on sacrificial giving?
5.In what ways can we emulate the spirit of giving in Numbers 7:68 today?
6.How does the offering in Numbers 7:68 reflect our dedication to God's work?
7.What is the significance of the offering in Numbers 7:68?
8.How does Numbers 7:68 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God?
9.Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:68 important in biblical history?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7?
11.How do the twenty-four elders from Revelation 4:4 align with or contradict other biblical notions of heavenly beings or leadership?
12.Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses?
13.Numbers 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources?
14.How do the repeated animal offerings in Numbers 29 align or conflict with the later prophetic criticism of sacrifices (e.g., Isaiah 1:11)?What Does Numbers 7:68 Mean One gold dish•Numbers 7:68 records that the leader of Dan presented “one gold dish.” Though every tribe’s prince gave the same items (Numbers 7:12-83), God singles out each gift, showing He notices individual obedience. • Gold speaks of purity and deity (Exodus 25:17-22); vessels made for the tabernacle were “of pure gold” (Exodus 25:29), stressing the holiness of everything set before the Lord. • A single dish underscores unity: one vessel wholly devoted to God. Paul later pictures believers as “vessels for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master” (2 Timothy 2:21), echoing this concept that consecrated containers, great or small, serve divine purposes.
Weighing ten shekels• Ten shekels, measured “according to the sanctuary shekel” (Numbers 7:67), kept the offering in line with God’s fixed standard (Exodus 30:13;Leviticus 27:25;Ezekiel 45:12). The giver did not decide the weight; God already had. • Ten often signals completeness—think of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) or the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13). The precise weight hints that nothing was lacking; the dish matched the Lord’s full requirement. • Obedience down to the ounce reminds us that “to obey is better than sacrifice” (1 Samuel 15:22). Accurate weight equals wholehearted submission.
Filled with incense• The dish was not empty; it was “filled with incense.” Incense in Scripture represents worshipful prayer rising to God (Psalm 141:2;Revelation 5:8; 8:3-4). •Exodus 30:7-8 shows Aaron burning incense morning and evening so “the fragrance may cover” the people—a picture of constant intercession. • By coupling costly gold with sweet incense, the offering joined substance and spirit: material treasure supporting spiritual devotion. God desires both (Matthew 22:37-38).
summaryNumbers 7:68 highlights an individual act that mirrors God’s larger pattern: a single, pure gold vessel, precisely weighted, brimming with worshipful incense. The verse teaches that God values exact, wholehearted obedience and delights in offerings that combine material excellence with genuine, prayerful devotion.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew oneאַחַ֛ת(’a·ḥaṯ)Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259:United, one, firstgoldזָהָ֖ב(zā·hāḇ)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091:Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear skydishכַּ֥ף(kap̄)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3709:Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a panweighing ten [shekels],עֲשָׂרָ֥ה(‘ă·śā·rāh)Number - masculine singular
Strong's 6235:Tenfilled withמְלֵאָ֥ה(mə·lê·’āh)Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 4392:Full, filling, fulness, fullyincense;קְטֹֽרֶת(qə·ṭō·reṯ)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7004:Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense
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OT Law: Numbers 7:68 One golden ladle of ten shekels full (Nu Num.) |
