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These they presented before the tabernacle. <a href="/nlt/numbers/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Together they brought six large wagons and twelve oxen. There was a wagon for every two leaders and an ox for each leader. They presented these to the LORD in front of the Tabernacle. <a href="/esv/numbers/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> and brought their offerings before the LORD, six wagons and twelve oxen, a wagon for every two of the chiefs, and for each one an ox. They brought them before the tabernacle. <a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered carts and twelve oxen, a cart for every two of the leaders, and for each one an ox; and they presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered carts and twelve oxen, a cart for every two of the leaders and an ox for each one, then they presented them in front of the tabernacle. <a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered carts and twelve oxen, a cart for every two of the leaders and an ox for each one, then they presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered carts and twelve oxen, a cart for every two of the leaders and an ox for each one, then they presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they brought their offering before Yahweh, six covered carts and twelve oxen, a cart for every two of the leaders and an ox for each one, and they brought them near before the tabernacle. <a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They brought their offering before the LORD, six covered carts and twelve oxen; a cart for each two of the leaders and an ox for each one; and they presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen, a cart from every two leaders and an ox from each one, and presented them in front of the tabernacle. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and 12 oxen, a cart from every two leaders and an ox from each one, and presented them in front of the tabernacle. <a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> and they brought their oblation before Jehovah, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for every two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/cev/numbers/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> with gifts for the LORD. They brought six strong carts and twelve oxen--one ox from each leader and a cart from every two. <a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> and they brought their oblation before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for every two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They brought these gifts to the LORD: six freight wagons and twelve oxen, one wagon from every two leaders and one ox from each leader. They brought them in front of the tent. <a href="/gnt/numbers/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> brought their offerings to the LORD: six wagons and twelve oxen, a wagon for every two leaders and an ox for each leader. After they had presented them, <a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> They brought their offering into the LORD's presence, consisting of six covered carts and twelve oxen—one cart each from two leaders and an ox from each one. After they presented them in front of the tent, <a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a> They brought their offering before the LORD, six covered carts and twelve oxen--one cart for every two of the leaders, and an ox for each one; and they presented them in front of the tabernacle. <a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for every two of the leaders, and for each one an ox: and they presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle. <a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a> and they brought their offering before Yahweh, six covered wagons and twelve oxen; a wagon for every two of the princes, and for each one an ox. They presented them before the tabernacle. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> indeed, they bring their offering before YHWH of six covered wagons and twelve oxen—a wagon for two of the princes, and an ox for one—and they bring them near before the Dwelling Place. <a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> yea, they bring their offering before Jehovah, six waggons covered, and twelve oxen -- a waggon for two of the princes, and an ox for one -- and they bring them near before the tabernacle. <a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will bring their offering before Jehovah, six litter wagons and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the chiefs and an ox for one: and they shall bring them before the dwelling.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Their gifts before the Lord, six wagons covered, and twelve oxen. Two princes offered one wagon, and each one an ox, and they offered them before the tabernacle. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> their gifts in the sight of the Lord: six covered wagons with twelve oxen. Two leaders offered one wagon, and each offered one ox, and they offered these in the sight of the tabernacle. <a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a> The offering they brought before the LORD consisted of six wagons for baggage and twelve oxen, that is, a wagon for every two tribal leaders, and an ox for each. These they presented before the tabernacle. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They brought their offerings before the LORD, six covered wagons and twelve oxen, a wagon for every two of the leaders, and for each one an ox; they presented them before the tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Brought their offerings before the LORD, six excellently constructed wagons and twelve oxen, a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox; and they brought them before the tabernacle. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they brought their offerings before LORD JEHOVAH: six carts set in order, and twelve oxen, a cart for two Princes and an ox to each, and they brought them before the Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen: a wagon for every two of the princes, and for each one an ox; and they presented them before the tabernacle. <a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they brought their gift before the Lord, six covered waggons, and twelve oxen; a waggon from two princes, and a calf from each: and they brought them before the tabernacle. <a href="/parallel/numbers/7-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=2034" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Offerings of Dedication</a> …2And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration. 3<a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇî·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">They brought</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/7133.htm" title="7133: qā·rə·bā·nām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Or qurban; from qarab; something brought near the altar, i.e. A sacrificial present.">as their offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šêš- (Number-fs) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">six</a> <a href="/hebrew/6632.htm" title="6632: ṣāḇ (N-ms) -- From an unused root meaning to establish; a palanquin or canopy; also a species of lizard.">covered</a> <a href="/hebrew/5699.htm" title="5699: ‘eḡ·lōṯ (N-fpc) -- A cart. From the same as agol; something revolving, i.e. A wheeled vehicle.">carts</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·nê (Conj-w:: Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">and twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: bā·qār (N-ms) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd.">oxen—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7794.htm" title="7794: wə·šō·wr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etc.). From shuwr; a bullock.">an ox</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: lə·’e·ḥāḏ (Prep-l:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">from each leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/5699.htm" title="5699: ‘ă·ḡā·lāh (N-fs) -- A cart. From the same as agol; something revolving, i.e. A wheeled vehicle.">and a cart</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">every two</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: han·nə·śi·’îm (Art:: N-mp) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">leaders—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: way·yaq·rî·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">and presented</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: ham·miš·kān (Art:: N-ms) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">the tabernacle.</a> 4And the LORD said to Moses,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/25-2.htm">Exodus 25:2-9</a> “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; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ... <a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a> And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ... <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3-7</a> They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, / so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work / and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” ... <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a> Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">2 Chronicles 24:10-14</a> All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. / Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. ... <a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68-69</a> When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments. <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a> Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. <a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-64</a> Then 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-4.htm">2 Chronicles 7:4-5</a> Then 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. <a href="/leviticus/22-18.htm">Leviticus 22:18-20</a> “Speak to Aaron and his sons and all the Israelites and tell them, ‘Any man of the house of Israel or any foreign resident who presents a gift for a burnt offering to the LORD, whether to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering, / must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf. / You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a> I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle.covered waggons.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/amos/2-13.htm">Cart</a> <a href="/genesis/46-5.htm">Carts</a> <a href="/numbers/4-20.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/numbers/5-10.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/numbers/7-2.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/numbers/6-17.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/numbers/7-2.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-2.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-2.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-26.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/numbers/6-20.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/numbers/7-2.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/numbers/4-40.htm">Six</a> <a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/1-44.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/genesis/45-27.htm">Waggons</a> <a href="/amos/2-13.htm">Wagon</a> <a href="/genesis/46-5.htm">Wagons</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/6-7.htm">Cart</a> <a href="/numbers/7-6.htm">Carts</a> <a href="/numbers/9-15.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/numbers/18-9.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/numbers/7-15.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/numbers/7-6.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/numbers/11-21.htm">Six</a> <a href="/numbers/7-5.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/7-84.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/numbers/7-6.htm">Waggons</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-28.htm">Wagon</a> <a href="/numbers/7-6.htm">Wagons</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 7</div>1. <a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle</a> 10. <a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar</a> 89. <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/numbers/7.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>They brought their offerings This phrase marks the beginning of a significant act of worship and dedication by the leaders of Israel. The Hebrew root for "brought" is "נָשָׂא" (nasa), which means to lift, carry, or bear. This implies a sense of reverence and intentionality in their actions. The leaders are not merely presenting gifts; they are lifting them up to the Lord, symbolizing their submission and devotion. Historically, offerings were a central part of Israelite worship, serving as a tangible expression of faith and obedience to God.before the LORD The phrase "before the LORD" indicates the sacredness of the act. The Hebrew word for "before" is "לִפְנֵי" (lifnei), which can also mean "in the presence of." This underscores the belief that God is omnipresent and intimately involved in the lives of His people. Offering gifts "before the LORD" signifies that these acts are not for human recognition but are directed towards God Himself, acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness.six covered carts The mention of "six covered carts" is significant in understanding the logistics and the communal effort involved in the offerings. The Hebrew word for "carts" is "עֲגָלוֹת" (agalot), which were used for transporting goods. The fact that they are "covered" suggests protection and care for the offerings, indicating the value and importance of what is being transported. This detail highlights the organized and thoughtful approach of the Israelites in their service to God.and twelve oxen The "twelve oxen" symbolize strength and service, as oxen were essential for agricultural work and transportation in ancient times. The number twelve is significant in the Bible, often representing completeness and the twelve tribes of Israel. This suggests that the offerings were a collective effort of the entire nation, each tribe contributing to the worship and service of God. The use of oxen also reflects the sacrificial system, where animals were offered to atone for sin and express gratitude to God.an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders This distribution of offerings demonstrates a sense of unity and shared responsibility among the leaders of Israel. Each leader contributes an ox, while every two leaders share a cart, indicating cooperation and partnership. The Hebrew word for "leader" is "נָשִׂיא" (nasi), which means prince or chief, highlighting their role as representatives of their tribes. This structure ensures that the burden of giving is shared, reflecting the communal nature of worship and the importance of each tribe's participation in the service of God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - They brought their offering before the Lord, i.e., probably to the entrance of the tabernacle. Six covered wagons. עֶגְלֹת צָב. The meaning of the qualifying word צָב is extremely doubtful. The Targums render it as the A.V. On the other hand, Gesenius and. De Wette render it "litters," as the similar word צַבִּים in <a href="/isaiah/66-20.htm">Isaiah 66:20</a> (where the Septuagint has ἐν λαμπήναις ἡμιόνων). The reading of the Septuagint, ἀμάξας λαμπηνίκας, is equally doubtful. Λαμπήνη, itself probably a foreign word, is explained by the Scholiasts as ἅμαξα βασιλικὴ, or as ἅρμα σκεπαστὸν; and Aquila has here ἅμαξαι σκεπασταὶ, and the Vulgate plaustra tecta. But Euseb. Emis. understands it as meaning "two-wheeled vehicles." It is a matter of little importance, but the nature of the country itself and the small number of oxen to each carriage point to the probability that they had no wheels, and were carried by the oxen, one in front, and one behind, by means of shafts, as is still the case in parts of India. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>They brought וַיָּבִ֨יאוּ (way·yā·ḇî·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go as their offering קָרְבָּנָ֜ם (qā·rə·bā·nām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7133.htm">Strong's 7133: </a> Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel six שֵׁשׁ־ (šêš-) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> Six (a cardinal number) covered צָב֙ (ṣāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6632.htm">Strong's 6632: </a> A palanquin, canopy, a species of lizard carts עֶגְלֹ֥ת (‘eḡ·lōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5699.htm">Strong's 5699: </a> Something revolving, a wheeled vehicle and twelve וּשְׁנֵ֣י (ū·šə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) oxen— בָּקָ֔ר (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1241.htm">Strong's 1241: </a> Beef cattle, ox, a herd an ox וְשׁ֣וֹר (wə·šō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7794.htm">Strong's 7794: </a> A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) from each [leader] לְאֶחָ֑ד (lə·’e·ḥāḏ) Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first and a cart עֲגָלָ֛ה (‘ă·ḡā·lāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5699.htm">Strong's 5699: </a> Something revolving, a wheeled vehicle from עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against every two שְׁנֵ֥י (šə·nê) Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) leaders— הַנְּשִׂאִ֖ים (han·nə·śi·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist and presented וַיַּקְרִ֥יבוּ (way·yaq·rî·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach them אוֹתָ֖ם (’ō·w·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the tabernacle. הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃ (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> A residence, the Tabernacle <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/7-3.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:3 And they brought their offering before Yahweh (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:4" /></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>