New International VersionThese 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 TranslationSo 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 VersionThis 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 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.
King James BibleThis 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 VersionThis 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 BibleThis 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 1995This 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 1977This 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 BibleThis 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 BibleThis 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;
Christian Standard BibleThis 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 BibleThis 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 VersionThis 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 VersionThis 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® TranslationThese 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 VersionThis 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 BibleThis 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 BibleThis 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 TranslationThis 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 BibleThis 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;
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 TranslationThis 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 VersionThese 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 BibleThese 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 VersionThis 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 TranslatedThis 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 TranslationThis 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:
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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 offeringsfrom the leadersof Israelfor the dedicationof the altarwhen it was anointed:twelvesilverplatters,twelvesilverbowls,and twelvegolddishes.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 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; ...
Exodus 35:4-9Moses 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 40:17-33So 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 9:1-24On 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, ...
1 Kings 8:62-66Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. ...
2 Chronicles 7:4-10Then 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. / 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. ...
Ezra 6:16-18Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / For 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. / They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.
Nehemiah 12:27-43At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ...
Psalm 96:8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.
Isaiah 60:6-7Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.
Ezekiel 43:18-27Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: / You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. / You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it. ...
Matthew 2:11On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.
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.
Luke 2:22-24And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord / (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), / and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
John 2:13-17When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. / In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables. / So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. ...
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 Andsome of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD whichis at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place: … the princes J Judges 5:9 My heartis 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 AltarAnointedBasinsBowlsChargersChiefsCupsDedicationDedication-OfferingDishesGoldGoldenHandsHolyIsraelIsraeliteLadlesOfferingOfferingsOilPansPlatesPlattersPrincesSilverSpoonsSprinklingTwelveJump to Next AltarAnointedBasinsBowlsChargersChiefsCupsDedicationDedication-OfferingDishesGoldGoldenHandsHolyIsraelIsraeliteLadlesOfferingOfferingsOilPansPlatesPlattersPrincesSilverSpoonsSprinklingTwelveNumbers 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 seatSo these were the offerings from the leaders of IsraelThe 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
The dedication of the altar was a significant event, marking the altar's readiness for use in sacrificial offerings. This dedication parallels the consecration of the Tabernacle inExodus 40, where the altar was anointed and set apart for holy purposes. The altar symbolizes the place of atonement and communion with God, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is both the altar and the offering (Hebrews 13:10). when it was anointed
Anointing the altar signifies its sanctification and setting apart for divine service. Anointing with oil in the Old Testament often represents the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment (1 Samuel 16:13). This act of anointing connects to the anointing of priests and kings, pointing to Jesus as the Anointed One, the Messiah, who fulfills the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King. twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes
The number twelve is significant, representing the twelve tribes of Israel and symbolizing completeness and divine order. Silver and gold were precious metals, indicating the value and honor given to God in worship. The use of these metals in offerings is consistent with the materials used in the construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:3). The offerings reflect the wealth and devotion of the people, as well as the splendor and holiness of God's dwelling place. The specific items—platters, bowls, and dishes—were likely used in the service of the altar, emphasizing the practical and sacred aspects of worship. 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 AltarThe 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 OfferingA 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 TabernacleThe portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness, where God's presence dwelled among His people. 5. AnointingThe 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 NumbersThe 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 WorshipThe 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 ConsecrationAnointing 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 inNumbers 7:10-83 and bundles them into one concise recap. • Moses carefully recorded each tribe’s identical gift—an echo ofExodus 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 (compare2 Chronicles 31:12 andPhilippians 4:18).
from the leaders of IsraelThe donors were the twelve tribal chiefs first introduced inNumbers 1:4-16 and again inNumbers 2. • God’s design was that leadership would set the pace in obedience; their public generosity encouraged the whole nation (see1 Chronicles 29:6-9). • Each ruler gave exactly the same amount—no rivalry, no favoritism—mirroringRomans 12:10 where believers are urged to “outdo one another in showing honor.”
for the dedication of the altarThe purpose of the gifts was to inaugurate the great bronze altar constructed inExodus 27:1-8 and set in place inExodus 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 anointedAnointing 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 plattersEach 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 bowlsAt 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 dishesEach 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.
summaryNumbers 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 leadersנְשִׂיאֵ֣י(nə·śî·’ê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5387:An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mistof Israelיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל(yiś·rā·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his descfor the dedicationחֲנֻכַּ֣ת(ḥă·nuk·kaṯ)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2598:Initiation, consecrationof the altarהַמִּזְבֵּ֗חַ(ham·miz·bê·aḥ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196:An altarwhen it was anointed:הִמָּשַׁ֣ח(him·mā·šaḥ)Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 4886:To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to painttwelveשְׁתֵּ֣ים(šə·têm)Number - fd
Strong's 8147:Two (a cardinal number)silverכֶּ֜סֶף(ke·sep̄)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701:Silver, moneyplatters,קַעֲרֹ֨ת(qa·‘ă·rōṯ)Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 7086:A dish, plattertwelveשְׁנֵ֣ים(šə·nêm)Number - md
Strong's 8147:Two (a cardinal number)silverכֶ֙סֶף֙(ḵe·sep̄)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701:Silver, moneybasins,מִֽזְרְקֵי־(miz·rə·qê-)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4219:Bowl, basinand twelveשְׁתֵּ֥ים(šə·têm)Number - fd
Strong's 8147:Two (a cardinal number)goldזָהָ֖ב(zā·hāḇ)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091:Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear skydishes.כַּפּ֥וֹת(kap·pō·wṯ)Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3709:Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan
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