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These were both filled with grain offerings of choice flour moistened with olive oil. <a href="/esv/numbers/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> his offering was one silver plate whose weight was 130 shekels, one silver basin of 70 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; <a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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; <a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a> His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: <a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a> His offering was one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering; <a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> his offering was also one silver dish whose weight was 130 shekels, and one silver bowl of seventy shekels in sanctuary shekels, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering; <a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> his offering was one silver dish whose weight was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; <a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> his offering was one silver dish whose weight was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; <a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> his offering was one silver dish whose weight was 130 shekels, one silver bowl of 70 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; <a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> his offering was one silver dish the weight of which was a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver basin of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering; <a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> His offering was one silver dish weighing 3 1 /4 pounds and one silver basin weighing 1 3 /4 pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; <a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> His offering was one silver dish weighing 3 1/4 pounds and one silver basin weighing 1 3/4 pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; <a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering; <a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> his oblation was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal offering; <a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> brought his gifts: a silver plate that weighed 31/4 pounds and a silver bowl that weighed 13/4 pounds using the standard weight of the holy place. Each dish was filled with flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering. <a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> as his offering a silver dish weighing 130 shekels and a silver bowl weighing 70 shekels (calculated according to the shekel of the sanctuary), both filled with choice flour mixed with oil for grain offering; <a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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; <a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a> His offering was one silver platter weighing 130 shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, each of them full of fine flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; <a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering; <a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> His offering was one silver charger of the weight of a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat-offering: <a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a> gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> his offering [is] one silver dish, its weight one hundred and thirty [shekels], [and] one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the holy place, both of them full of flour mixed with oil for a present; <a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> his offering is one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty shekels; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present; <a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> His offering one silver dish, thirty and one hundred its weight; one silver vase, seventy shekels, according to the holy shekel; they two full of fine flour mingled with oil for a gift.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Offered a silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice: <a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> offered a silver dish weighing one hundred thirty shekels, a silver bowl having seventy shekels, by the weight of the Sanctuary, and both were filled with fine wheat flour sprinkled with oil as a sacrifice, <a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a> His offering consisted of one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver basin weighing seventy shekels according to the sanctuary shekel, both filled with bran flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> his offering was one silver plate weighing one hundred thirty shekels, one silver basin weighing seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of choice flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> His offering was one silver plate, weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering; <a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> His offering: one plate of silver of a hundred and thirty shekels and one saucer of silver of seventy shekels, by the shekel of Holiness, both being filled with fine flour mixed with oil for the offering.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> his offering was one silver dish, the weight thereof was a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver basin of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering; <a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> He brought his gift, one silver charger, its weight one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels according to the holy shekel; both full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat-offering. <a href="/parallel/numbers/7-55.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=2451" 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> …54On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near. 55<a href="/hebrew/7133.htm" title="7133: qā·rə·bā·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or qurban; from qarab; something brought near the altar, i.e. A sacrificial present.">His offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">was one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/7086.htm" title="7086: qa·‘ă·raṯ- (N-fsc) -- A dish, platter. Probably from qara'; a bowl.">platter</a> <a href="/hebrew/4948.htm" title="4948: miš·qā·lāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Weight. From shaqal; weight; hence, weighing.">weighing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">a hundred and thirty shekels,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: ū·mê·’āh (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-msc) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/4219.htm" title="4219: miz·rāq (N-msc) -- Bowl, basin. From zaraq; a bowl.">bowl</a> <a href="/hebrew/7657.htm" title="7657: šiḇ·‘îm (Number-cp) -- Seventy (a card. number). Multiple of sheba'; seventy.">weighing seventy</a> <a href="/hebrew/8255.htm" title="8255: še·qel (N-ms) -- (a measure of weight) shekel. From shaqal; probably a weight; used as a commercial standard.">shekels,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: haq·qō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">both according to the sanctuary</a> <a href="/hebrew/8255.htm" title="8255: bə·še·qel (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- (a measure of weight) shekel. From shaqal; probably a weight; used as a commercial standard.">shekel</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê·hem (Number-mdc:: 3mp) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/4392.htm" title="4392: mə·lê·’îm (Adj-mp) -- Full. From male'; full or filling; also fulness; adverbially, fully.">filled with</a> <a href="/hebrew/5560.htm" title="5560: sō·leṯ (N-fs) -- Fine flour. From an unused root meaning to strip; flour.">fine flour</a> <a href="/hebrew/1101.htm" title="1101: bə·lū·lāh (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fs) -- To mingle, mix, confuse, confound. A primitive root; to overflow; by implication, to mix; also to fodder.">mixed</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: ḇaš·še·men (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">with oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: lə·min·ḥå̄h (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">for a grain offering;</a> 56one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;…<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/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1-9</a> Then 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; ... <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-38</a> Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. ... <a href="/leviticus/1-1.htm">Leviticus 1:1-3</a> Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock. / If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. <a href="/leviticus/9-22.htm">Leviticus 9:22-24</a> Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having made the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down. / Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. / Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown. <a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a> And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13-14</a> The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">2 Chronicles 7:1-3</a> When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. / When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” <a href="/psalms/99-6.htm">Psalm 99:6-7</a> Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered. / He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them. <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-4</a> In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... <a href="/ezekiel/43-4.htm">Ezekiel 43:4-5</a> and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. / Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-5</a> Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ... <a href="/hebrews/9-23.htm">Hebrews 9:23-24</a> So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-22</a> Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ... <a href="/revelation/15-5.htm">Revelation 15:5-8</a> After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven. / And out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in clean and bright linen and girded with golden sashes around their chests. / Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever. ... <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a> And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:<a href="/numbers/7-13.htm">Numbers 7:13</a> And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Basin</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Bowl</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Charger</a> <a href="/numbers/7-50.htm">Dish</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Flour</a> <a href="/numbers/7-50.htm">Full</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Meal-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Meat-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Mingled</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Mixed</a> <a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Platter</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Seventy</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Shekel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-50.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/numbers/7-49.htm">Weight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Basin</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Bowl</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Charger</a> <a href="/numbers/7-56.htm">Dish</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Flour</a> <a href="/numbers/7-56.htm">Full</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Meal-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Meat-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Mingled</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Mixed</a> <a href="/numbers/7-57.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Platter</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Seventy</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Shekel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-56.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/numbers/7-61.htm">Weight</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> <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> </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>His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels In the context of <a href="/numbers/7.htm">Numbers 7</a>, the leaders of Israel's tribes brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. The silver platter, weighing 130 shekels, was a significant gift, reflecting the wealth and devotion of the tribe. The use of silver, a precious metal, underscores the value placed on worship and dedication to God. The weight of the platter, measured in shekels, aligns with the ancient Near Eastern practice of using standardized weights for trade and offerings, ensuring fairness and consistency in religious practices.and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels The silver bowl, weighing 70 shekels, complements the platter, indicating a complete and generous offering. The bowl's purpose was likely for holding the grain offering, symbolizing sustenance and provision. The specific weight again highlights the importance of precision and adherence to divine instructions in worship. This offering reflects the communal responsibility and participation in the religious life of Israel, as each tribe contributed equally to the dedication of the altar.both according to the sanctuary shekel The mention of the "sanctuary shekel" indicates a standardized weight used specifically for religious purposes, distinct from common commercial weights. This standardization ensured that offerings were made with integrity and uniformity, reflecting the holiness and orderliness required in worship. The sanctuary shekel was likely heavier than the common shekel, emphasizing the sacredness of the offerings made to God.and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering The grain offering, consisting of fine flour mixed with oil, was a common sacrificial offering in the Israelite religious system. Fine flour represents purity and the best of one's produce, while oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit and anointing. This offering was a non-blood sacrifice, signifying thanksgiving, dedication, and fellowship with God. It points to the sustenance provided by God and the worshiper's dependence on Him. The grain offering can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the Bread of Life, offering spiritual nourishment and sustenance to believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abidan.htm">Abidan</a> He was the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the time of the wilderness wanderings. His name means "my father is judge," reflecting a heritage of leadership and responsibility. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gideoni.htm">Gideoni</a> The father of Abidan, mentioned here to establish lineage and tribal affiliation, which was important for maintaining order and identity among the Israelites. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Tribe of Benjamin</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and later for being the tribe of King Saul and the Apostle Paul. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peace_offerings.htm">Peace Offerings</a> A type of sacrifice in the Old Testament that symbolized fellowship and thanksgiving to God. It was a voluntary act of worship, expressing gratitude and a desire for peace with God. 5. <a href="/topical/w/wilderness_tabernacle.htm">Wilderness Tabernacle</a> The central place of worship for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness, where offerings and sacrifices were made.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_thanksgiving.htm">The Importance of Thanksgiving</a> Just as the peace offerings were a way for the Israelites to express gratitude, we are called to live lives marked by thanksgiving, recognizing God's provision and grace in our lives. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a> The peace offerings were shared among the people, highlighting the importance of community in worship. We are encouraged to foster fellowship and unity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_giving.htm">Sacrificial Giving</a> Abidan's offering was generous and costly, reminding us that our worship should involve giving our best to God, whether it be our time, resources, or talents. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a> Abidan's lineage is noted, underscoring the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ, which shapes our purpose and mission. <a href="/topical/p/peace_with_god.htm">Peace with God</a> The peace offerings symbolized reconciliation and peace with God. Through Christ, we have ultimate peace and are called to be peacemakers in our relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7</a> <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> <a href="/q/is_numbers_7_12-29_formulaic_or_realistic.htm">Numbers 7:12-29: Is the repetitive listing of identical offerings by each tribe historically realistic, or does it suggest a literary formula?</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_does_judges_7_contradict_1_chron_21.htm">Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-55.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>His offering קָרְבָּנ֞וֹ (qā·rə·bā·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7133.htm">Strong's 7133: </a> Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present was one אַחַ֗ת (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first silver כֶּ֣סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money platter קַֽעֲרַת־ (qa·‘ă·raṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7086.htm">Strong's 7086: </a> A dish, platter weighing מִשְׁקָלָהּ֒ (miš·qā·lāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4948.htm">Strong's 4948: </a> Weight, weighing a hundred and thirty [shekels], שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> Thirty, thirtieth and one אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first silver כֶּ֔סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money basin מִזְרָ֤ק (miz·rāq) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4219.htm">Strong's 4219: </a> Bowl, basin weighing seventy, שִׁבְעִ֥ים (šiḇ·‘îm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7657.htm">Strong's 7657: </a> Seventy (a cardinal number) both according to the sanctuary הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity shekel בְּשֶׁ֣קֶל (bə·še·qel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8255.htm">Strong's 8255: </a> A weight, a commercial standard [and] שְׁנֵיהֶ֣ם ׀ (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) filled with מְלֵאִ֗ים (mə·lê·’îm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4392.htm">Strong's 4392: </a> Full, filling, fulness, fully fine flour סֹ֛לֶת (sō·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5560.htm">Strong's 5560: </a> Fine flour mixed בְּלוּלָ֥ה (bə·lū·lāh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1101.htm">Strong's 1101: </a> To mingle, mix, confuse, confound with oil בַשֶּׁ֖מֶן (ḇaš·še·men) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> Grease, liquid, richness for a grain offering; לְמִנְחָֽה‪‬ (lə·min·ḥāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/7-55.htm">Numbers 7:55 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/7-55.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:55 Gave his offering: one silver platter (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-54.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:54"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:54" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-56.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:56"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:56" /></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>