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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the people of Manasseh, brought his offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, leader of the tribe of Manasseh, presented his offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, the chief of the people of Manasseh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day <i>offered</i> Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, leader of the children of Manasseh, <i>presented an offering.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day <i>it was</i> Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, leader of the sons of Manasseh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />On the eighth day it was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, leader of the sons of Manasseh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />On the eighth day <i>it was</i> Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, leader of the sons of Manasseh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On the eighth day <i>it was</i> Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, leader of the sons of Manasseh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day [it was] Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, leader [of the tribe] of the sons of Manasseh [who presented his offering];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, leader of the Manassites, presented an offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, leader of the Manassites, presented an offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the eighth day the leader of the descendants of [Manasseh], Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On the eighth day, Pedahzur's son Gamaliel, leader of the descendants of Manasseh, presented <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, leader of the Manassehites, presented an offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the people of Manasseh<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />On the eighth day, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, prince of the sons of Manasseh—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> On the eighth day, the prince of the sons of Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the eighth day the chief of the sons of Manasseh, Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The eighth day the prince of the sons of Manasses, Gamaliel the son of Phadassur, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />On the eighth day, the leader of the sons of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day it was the turn of the tribal leader of the Manassites, Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Perzur, prince of the tribe of Manasseh, offered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And in the eighth day, the Head of the tribe of Menasheh, Gamaliel son of Partsur, came.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />On the eighth day the prince of the sons of Manasse, Gamaliel the son of Phadassur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/7-54.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=2445" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Offerings of Dedication</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">53</span>and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud. <span class="reftext">54</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8066.htm" title="8066: haš·šə·mî·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Eighth (an ord. number). From shmoneh; eight.">On the eighth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/1583.htm" title="1583: gam·lî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- A Manassite. From gamal and 'el; reward of God; Gamliel, an Israelite.">Gamaliel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6301.htm" title="6301: pə·ḏāh- The rock has ransomed, a Manassite. From padah and tsuwr; a rock has ransomed; Pedahtsur, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6301.htm" title="6301: ṣūr (N-proper-ms) -- The rock has ransomed, a Manassite. From padah and tsuwr; a rock has ransomed; Pedahtsur, an Israelite.">of Pedahzur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: nā·śî (N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">the leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Manassites, drew near.</a> </span><span class="reftext">55</span>His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;…<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/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1-9</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-4.htm">Exodus 35:4-29</a></span><br />Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Exodus 40:9-16</a></span><br />Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10-11</a></span><br />Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/9-1.htm">Leviticus 9:1-4</a></span><br />On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-66</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-4.htm">2 Chronicles 7:4-10</a></span><br />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. / The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">Ezra 6:16-18</a></span><br />Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. / They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Nehemiah 12:43-47</a></span><br />On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. / And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Psalm 50:14-15</a></span><br />Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. / Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-17.htm">Psalm 116:17-19</a></span><br />I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. / I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people, / in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-7.htm">Isaiah 56:7</a></span><br />I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-18.htm">Ezekiel 43:18-27</a></span><br />Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: / You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. / You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a></span><br />For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Numbers 1:10</a></b></br> Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20</a></b></br> And by him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh <i>shall be</i> Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-48.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/7-48.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Gamaliel</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Gama'liel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-48.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/numbers/7-48.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-53.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Pedahzur</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Pedah'zur</a> <a href="/numbers/7-48.htm">Prince</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">Gamaliel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">Gama'liel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-55.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">Pedahzur</a> <a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">Pedah'zur</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Prince</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>On the eighth day</b><br>The eighth day signifies the continuation of the offerings made by the leaders of the tribes of Israel for the dedication of the altar. The number eight often symbolizes new beginnings or a new order in biblical numerology, as seen in the resurrection of Jesus, which occurred on the first day of the week, the day after the Sabbath.<p><b>Gamaliel son of Pedahzur</b><br>Gamaliel, whose name means "God is my reward," is a leader of the tribe of Manasseh. His father, Pedahzur, means "the rock has redeemed." The names reflect a deep connection to God's providence and redemption. Gamaliel is also mentioned in <a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Numbers 1:10 and 2</a>:20, indicating his prominent role in the census and organization of the tribes.<p><b>the leader of the Manassites</b><br>The tribe of Manasseh was one of the two tribes descended from Joseph, the other being Ephraim. Manasseh was the firstborn of Joseph, and his tribe was known for its significant land inheritance on both sides of the Jordan River. The leadership of Gamaliel highlights the importance of the tribe in the community of Israel.<p><b>drew near</b><br>The act of drawing near is significant in the context of worship and offering. It implies approaching God with reverence and obedience. This phrase is often used in the context of priests and worshippers coming before God, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/9-5.htm">Leviticus 9:5</a>, where the congregation draws near to the Tent of Meeting. It underscores the importance of approaching God with a heart prepared for worship and sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gamaliel.htm">Gamaliel</a></b><br>He is the son of Pedahzur and the leader of the tribe of Manasseh. His role in this passage is to present an offering on behalf of his tribe during the dedication of the altar.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pedahzur.htm">Pedahzur</a></b><br>The father of Gamaliel, mentioned here to establish lineage and tribal leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/manassites.htm">Manassites</a></b><br>The descendants of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. Manasseh was one of Joseph's sons, and his tribe is one of the twelve tribes of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/eighth_day.htm">Eighth Day</a></b><br>This refers to the sequence of days during which the leaders of the tribes of Israel brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. Each day a different tribe presented its offering.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/offering.htm">Offering</a></b><br>The act of bringing gifts to God as a form of worship and dedication. In this context, it is part of the ceremonial dedication of the altar.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Gamaliel's role as a leader highlights the responsibility of leaders to represent their people before God. Leaders today are called to intercede and lead by example in spiritual matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_obedience.htm">Order and Obedience</a></b><br>The structured sequence of offerings shows the importance of order and obedience in worship. Our worship should be intentional and in accordance with God's instructions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship.htm">Community Worship</a></b><br>Each tribe's participation in the dedication ceremony emphasizes the communal aspect of worship. We are reminded of the importance of coming together as a community to worship and serve God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>The mention of lineage (Gamaliel son of Pedahzur) underscores the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities through generations. We are called to nurture and guide the next generation in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_offerings.htm">Symbolism of Offerings</a></b><br>The offerings symbolize dedication and consecration to God. In our lives, we are called to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, dedicating our time, talents, and resources to God's service.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nomads_manage_vast_wealth.htm">Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-54.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">On the eighth</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁמִינִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·mî·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8066.htm">Strong's 8066: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eighth (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיּוֹם֙</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gamaliel</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּמְלִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(gam·lî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1583.htm">Strong's 1583: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gamaliel -- a Manassite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Pedahzur,</span><br /><span class="heb">צֽוּר׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6301.htm">Strong's 6301: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pedahzur -- 'the rock has ransomed', a Manassite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the leader</span><br /><span class="heb">נָשִׂ֖יא</span> <span class="translit">(nā·śî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Manassites,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[drew near].</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·naš·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:54 On the eighth day Gamaliel the son (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-53.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:53"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:53" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-55.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:55"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:55" /></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>