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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 for 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 a 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 a 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 one hundred and thirty sides, a silver bowl of seventy sides 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 a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels according to the holy shekel; both full of fine flour kneaded with oil for a meat-offering. <a href="/parallel/numbers/7-31.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=2256" 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> …30On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near. 31<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·ḥāh (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> 32one 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/35-4.htm">Exodus 35:4-9</a> 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; ... <a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Exodus 40:29</a> He placed the altar of burnt offering near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded him. <a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm">Leviticus 1:3-9</a> 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. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. ... <a href="/leviticus/2-1.htm">Leviticus 2:1-2</a> “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. <a href="/leviticus/4-23.htm">Leviticus 4:23-24</a> When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering. <a href="/leviticus/7-11.htm">Leviticus 7:11-15</a> Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD: / If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. / Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread. ... <a href="/leviticus/9-2.htm">Leviticus 9:2-4</a> 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, / an ox and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’” <a href="/leviticus/23-18.htm">Leviticus 23:18</a> Along with the bread you are to present seven unblemished male lambs a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They will be a burnt offering to the LORD, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. <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/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="/ezra/6-17.htm">Ezra 6:17</a> 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. <a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Nehemiah 12:43</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/50-8.htm">Psalm 50:8-14</a> I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. / I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens, / for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. ... <a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Isaiah 1:11</a> “What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.</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: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; 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The silver platter, a significant and valuable item, reflects the wealth and status of the tribal leaders. The weight of 130 shekels, using the sanctuary shekel, indicates a standardized measure used in the tabernacle, ensuring fairness and consistency. This offering symbolizes the dedication and commitment of the people to God, as silver often represents redemption in biblical symbolism.and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels The silver bowl, weighing seventy shekels, complements the platter and further emphasizes the importance of the offering. The use of silver in both items highlights the preciousness of the offering and the reverence the leaders had for God. The number seventy can symbolize completeness or perfection, often associated with the nations of the world, suggesting a comprehensive dedication to God.both according to the sanctuary shekel The sanctuary shekel was a specific weight standard used in the tabernacle, ensuring that all offerings were measured equally. This standardization reflects God's order and justice, ensuring that each tribe's offering was of equal value and significance. It underscores the importance of fairness and integrity in worship and offerings 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 Old Testament, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving to God. Fine flour represents purity and the best of what one can offer, while oil often symbolizes the Holy Spirit and anointing. This offering points to the future sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is the Bread of Life, and the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon Him. The grain offering was a way for the Israelites to express gratitude and reliance on God for provision and sustenance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nashon.htm">Nashon</a> The leader of the tribe of Judah, who brought the offering described in this verse. Nashon is significant as he is an ancestor of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_judah.htm">Tribe of Judah</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership role among the tribes and its association with kingship and the lineage of Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a> The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey through the wilderness. The offerings were made for the dedication of the altar. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sanctuary_shekel.htm">Sanctuary Shekel</a> A unit of weight used in the tabernacle, ensuring that offerings met a standard measure. 5. <a href="/topical/g/grain_offering.htm">Grain Offering</a> A type of offering made to God, consisting of fine flour mixed with oil, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order and Structure in Worship</a> The detailed description of offerings in <a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Numbers 7</a> emphasizes the importance of order and structure in worship. God values intentionality and precision in how we approach Him. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_grain_offering.htm">Symbolism of the Grain Offering</a> The grain offering, made of fine flour and oil, symbolizes dedication and thanksgiving. It reminds us to offer our best to God, acknowledging His provision and grace. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_sacrifice.htm">Generosity and Sacrifice</a> The weight and value of the offerings reflect the generosity and sacrifice required in worship. We are called to give sacrificially, not out of obligation, but out of love and gratitude. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a> The mention of Nashon and the tribe of Judah connects to the broader account of God's redemptive plan, culminating in Jesus Christ. It reminds us of God's faithfulness across generations. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_collective_worship.htm">Community and Collective Worship</a> The offerings were part of a collective dedication of the altar, highlighting the importance of community in worship. We are encouraged to participate in communal acts of worship and service.<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_don't_ezra_and_nehemiah_totals_match.htm">Ezra 2:64 and Nehemiah 7:66 state the assembly was 42,360, but their totals are 29,818 and 31,089. Why don't the numbers add up?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-31.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/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/7-31.htm">Numbers 7:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/7-31.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:31 Gave his offering: one silver platter (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:32" /></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>