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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/31.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/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, lead<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Anything made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, or lead—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />only the gold, the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Only the gold, the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />only the gold and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />only the gold and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />only the gold and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />only the gold and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />only the gold, the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />howbeit the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />howbeit the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Any gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, or lead-<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />concerning anything containing gold, silver, brass, iron, tin, lead, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Only the gold, the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />however the gold, and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />However the gold, and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />only the gold, and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> only, the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Only the gold and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Gold, and silver, and brass, and iron, and lend, and tin, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Gold, and silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin and lead—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />“However gold and silver and brass and iron and tin and lead.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Howbeit the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Beside the gold, and the silver, and the brass, and the iron, and lead, and tin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/31-22.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=9589" 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/31.htm">Vengeance on Midian</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Then Eleazar the priest said to the soldiers who had gone into battle, “This is the statute of the law which the LORD has commanded Moses: <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">Only</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">the gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·kā·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">silver,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: han·nə·ḥō·šeṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">bronze,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1270.htm" title="1270: hab·bar·zel (Art:: N-ms) -- Iron. Perhaps from the root of Birzowth; iron; by extension, an iron implement.">iron,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/913.htm" title="913: hab·bə·ḏîl (Art:: N-ms) -- Alloy, tin, dross. From badal; alloy; by analogy, tin.">tin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5777.htm" title="5777: hā·‘ō·p̄ā·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Lead (a metal). Or mophereth; feminine participle active of aphar; lead.">and lead—</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>everything that can withstand the fire—must be put through the fire, and it will be clean. But it must still be purified with the water of purification. And everything that cannot withstand the fire must pass through the water.…<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/25-3.htm">Exodus 25:3</a></span><br />This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-5.htm">Exodus 35:5-9</a></span><br />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; / ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21</a></span><br />All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">2 Chronicles 9:20</a></span><br />All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-13.htm">Ezekiel 16:13</a></span><br />So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Isaiah 60:17</a></span><br />Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-1.htm">Job 28:1-2</a></span><br />“Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. / Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Proverbs 8:10-11</a></span><br />Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/11-38.htm">Daniel 11:38</a></span><br />And in their place, he will honor a god of fortresses—a god his fathers did not know—with gold, silver, precious stones, and riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Revelation 18:12</a></span><br />cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18-21</a></span><br />The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></span><br />But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a></span><br />But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/21-9.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/numbers/21-9.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-28.htm">Copper</a> <a href="/numbers/18-15.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-19.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/numbers/24-13.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-12.htm">Tin</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/8-9.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-23.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-9.htm">Copper</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-22.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/numbers/35-16.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-38.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Tin</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-1.htm">The Midianites are spoiled, and Balaam slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-13.htm">Moses is angry with the officers, for saving the women alive</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-19.htm">How the soldiers, with their captives and spoil, are to be purified</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-25.htm">The proportion in which the prey is to be divided</a></span><br><span class="reftext">48. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-48.htm">The voluntary offering unto the treasure of the Lord</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/31.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/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—</b><br>This phrase lists specific metals that were to be purified and kept after the Israelites' victory over the Midianites. The instruction to retain these metals highlights their value and utility in ancient times. Gold and silver were precious metals often used for currency, jewelry, and religious artifacts. Bronze and iron were essential for tools and weapons, indicating the practical needs of the community. Tin and lead, though less frequently mentioned, were used in various alloys and for specific purposes like sealing and construction.<br><br>The command to keep these metals aligns with the broader biblical theme of consecration and purification. In the context of <a href="/numbers/31.htm">Numbers 31</a>, the Israelites were instructed to purify themselves and their spoils of war, reflecting the holiness required by God. This purification process is symbolic of spiritual cleansing, a theme that runs throughout Scripture.<br><br>Historically, the use of these metals can be traced back to ancient metallurgy practices. Archaeological findings in the Near East, including the region of Canaan, have uncovered artifacts made from these materials, confirming their widespread use and significance.<br><br>Theologically, the purification of metals can be seen as a type of Christ, who purifies and refines believers. Just as metals are purified by fire, Christians are refined through trials and the work of the Holy Spirit, as seen in passages like <a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3</a> and <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a>.<br><br>In the broader narrative of Scripture, the mention of these metals also connects to the construction of the Tabernacle and later the Temple, where gold, silver, and bronze were prominently used. This foreshadows the ultimate dwelling place of God with His people, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is described as the cornerstone of the spiritual temple in <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19-22</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 is receiving instructions from God regarding the spoils of war.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who are being instructed on how to handle the spoils from their victory over the Midianites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a></b><br>The people defeated by the Israelites, whose possessions are being sorted and purified.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine authority giving specific instructions on the purification process of the spoils.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting where the Israelites are journeying and receiving God's laws and instructions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/purification_and_holiness.htm">Purification and Holiness</a></b><br>The instruction to purify metals symbolizes the need for spiritual purification. Just as metals are refined, believers are called to undergo spiritual refinement to remove impurities and become holy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_and_usefulness.htm">Value and Usefulness</a></b><br>The specific mention of valuable metals highlights their importance and usefulness. Similarly, God sees value in each believer and desires to use them for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The Israelites' obedience in handling the spoils reflects the importance of following God's commands precisely. Believers today are called to obey God's Word in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The careful handling of resources, as instructed by God, teaches the principle of stewardship. Believers are entrusted with resources and must manage them wisely for God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_little_evidence_for_exodus_36_tabernacle.htm">Why is there so little archaeological evidence for a massive tabernacle project described in Exodus 36? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_the_bible_mention_germs.htm">Why does the Bible not mention germs or diseases caused by bacteria and viruses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_labor_resources_in_1_chronicles.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence that supports the massive labor force and vast resources described in 1 Chronicles 22:2 and verses 15-16?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_1_chr_18_7-11.htm">Where is the archaeological evidence to substantiate the extensive tributes of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in 1 Chronicles 18:7-11?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The brass.</span> Rather, "copper." The six metals here mentioned were those commonly known to the ancients, and in particular to the Egyptians and Phoenicians. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/31-22.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">Only</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> </span><span class="str2">A particle of affirmation, surely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the gold,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזָּהָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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">silver,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכָּ֑סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kā·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bronze,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּחֹ֙שֶׁת֙</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ḥō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> </span><span class="str2">Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">iron,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבַּרְזֶ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bar·zel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1270.htm">Strong's 1270: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iron, an iron implement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tin,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּדִ֖יל</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·ḏîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_913.htm">Strong's 913: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alloy, tin, dross</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and lead—</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֹפָֽרֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·p̄ā·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5777.htm">Strong's 5777: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lead (a metal)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/31-22.htm">OT Law: Numbers 31:22 However the gold and the silver (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/31-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 31:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/31-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 31:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:23" /></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>