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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He also brought a gold container weighing four ounces, which was filled with incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />one golden dish of 10 shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />One golden spoon of ten <i>shekels</i>, full of incense:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />one gold pan of ten <i>shekels,</i> full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold pan of ten <i>shekels,</i> full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />one gold pan of ten <i>shekels,</i> full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />one gold pan of 10 <i>shekels</i>, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />one golden bowl of ten <i>shekels</i>, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He also brought a gold dish that weighed 4 ounces, filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />one gold pan weighing ten shekels, full of incense; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />one gold pan weighing 10 shekels;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />one golden spoon of ten [shekels], full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of perfume;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />One pan, ten of gold, full of incense:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A little mortar of gold weighing ten sides full of incense: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />a little mortar of gold weighing ten shekels, filled with incense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />one gold cup of ten shekels’ weight filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />one golden dish weighing ten shekels, full of incense;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And one spoon, ten shekels of gold, and filled with incense.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />one golden pan of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />One golden censer of ten shekels, full of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/7-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=2321" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Offerings of Dedication</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>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; <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap̄ (N-fsc) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">dish</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘ă·śā·rāh (Number-ms) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">weighing ten shekels,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4392.htm" title="4392: mə·lê·’āh (Adj-fs) -- Full. From male'; full or filling; also fulness; adverbially, fully.">filled with</a> <a href="/hebrew/7004.htm" title="7004: qə·ṭō·reṯ (N-fs) -- Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense. From qatar; a fumigation.">incense;</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-29.htm">Exodus 25:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Exodus 37:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-6.htm">Leviticus 24:6-7</a></span><br />and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">1 Kings 7:50</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-22.htm">2 Chronicles 4:22</a></span><br />the wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers of pure gold; and the gold doors of the temple: the inner doors to the Most Holy Place as well as the doors of the main hall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Matthew 26:7</a></span><br />a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Luke 7:37-38</a></span><br />When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-3.htm">John 12:3</a></span><br />Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a></span><br />When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a></span><br />Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-9.htm">Exodus 30:9</a></span><br />On this altar you must not offer unauthorized incense or a burnt offering or grain offering; nor are you to pour a drink offering on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34-38</a></span><br />The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, / and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. / Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/2-1.htm">Leviticus 2:1-2</a></span><br />“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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/numbers/7-37.htm">Dish</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/numbers/7-37.htm">Full</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Ladle</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Pan</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/numbers/7-37.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Spice</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Spoon</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/numbers/7-32.htm">Weighing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/numbers/7-43.htm">Dish</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/numbers/7-43.htm">Full</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Ladle</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Pan</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/numbers/7-43.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Spice</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Spoon</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/numbers/7-44.htm">Weighing</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>one gold dish</b><br>In the context of the offerings made by the leaders of Israel, the gold dish represents a valuable and significant gift. Gold, often associated with royalty and divinity, signifies the preciousness of the offering to God. In the tabernacle, gold was used extensively, symbolizing purity and holiness. The use of gold in offerings can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate offering of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the King of Kings.<p><b>weighing ten shekels</b><br>The weight of ten shekels indicates a specific and intentional measure, reflecting the order and precision in the worship practices of Israel. The shekel was a standard unit of weight and currency in ancient Israel, and its use here underscores the importance of giving to God in a manner that is both generous and measured. This precision in offerings can be seen as a reflection of God's orderly nature and His desire for His people to approach Him with intentionality.<p><b>filled with incense</b><br>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 sweet aroma of incense is a metaphor for the pleasing nature of sincere worship and prayer. In <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>, incense is directly linked to the prayers of the saints, indicating its continued symbolic significance. The use of incense in offerings can also be seen as a type of Christ, whose life and sacrifice are a pleasing aroma to God, as described in <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the offerings from the leaders of the tribes during the dedication of the altar.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_leaders.htm">Israelite Leaders</a></b><br>The heads of the twelve tribes of Israel who brought offerings for the dedication of the altar.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the altar was located.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/altar_dedication.htm">Altar Dedication</a></b><br>A significant event where offerings were made by the leaders of the tribes to consecrate the altar for worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/incense.htm">Incense</a></b><br>A fragrant substance used in worship, symbolizing prayer and the presence of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_incense.htm">Symbolism of Incense</a></b><br>Incense in the Bible often symbolizes prayer and the presence of God. As believers, we are called to offer our prayers as a fragrant offering to God, seeking His presence in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_in_worship.htm">Generosity in Worship</a></b><br>The leaders of Israel gave generously for the dedication of the altar. This teaches us the importance of giving our best to God in worship, not just in material offerings but in our time, talents, and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_reverence.htm">Holiness and Reverence</a></b><br>The specific instructions for the incense and its use highlight the holiness and reverence required in worship. We are reminded to approach God with a heart of reverence and respect for His holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a></b><br>The collective offerings from the leaders of the tribes demonstrate unity in worship. As a community of believers, we are encouraged to come together in unity to worship and serve God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_devotion.htm">Consistency in Devotion</a></b><br>The regularity of offerings during the altar dedication reflects the need for consistent devotion in our spiritual lives. We are called to maintain a steady and faithful relationship with God through regular prayer and worship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nomads_manage_vast_wealth.htm">Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_exodus_38_21-23_and_numbers_align.htm">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?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_identical_offerings_from_each_tribe.htm">Numbers 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_get_and_move_metals.htm">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?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gold</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dish</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(kap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">weighing ten [shekels],</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשָׂרָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">filled with</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלֵאָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4392.htm">Strong's 4392: </a> </span><span class="str2">Full, filling, fulness, fully</span><br /><br /><span class="word">incense;</span><br /><span class="heb">קְטֹֽרֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ṭō·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7004.htm">Strong's 7004: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-38.htm">Numbers 7:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-38.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:38 One golden ladle of ten shekels full (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:39" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>