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Altogether, the silver dishes weighed two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. <a href="/nlt/numbers/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Each silver platter weighed 3 1 / 4 pounds, and each silver basin weighed 1 3 / 4 pounds. The total weight of the silver was 60 pounds (as measured by the weight of the sanctuary shekel). <a href="/esv/numbers/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> each silver plate weighing 130 shekels and each basin 70, all the silver of the vessels 2,400 shekels according to the shekel of the sanctuary, <a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. <a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Each charger of silver weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: <a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Each silver platter weighed one hundred and thirty shekels and each bowl seventy shekels. All the silver of the vessels weighed two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> each silver dish weighing 130 shekels and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the utensils totaled 2,400 in sanctuary shekels; <a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> each silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty shekels and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the utensils was 2,400 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; <a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> each silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty shekels and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the utensils was 2,400 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; <a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> each silver dish weighing 130 shekels and each bowl 70; all the silver of the utensils was 2,400 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; <a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> each dish of silver weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, each basin seventy [shekels]; all the silver vessels weighed 2,400 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; <a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Each silver dish weighed 3 1 /4 pounds, and each basin 1 3 /4 pounds. The total weight of the silver articles was 60 pounds measured by the standard sanctuary shekel. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Each silver dish weighed 3 1/4 pounds, and each basin 1 3/4 pounds. The total weight of the silver articles was 60 pounds measured by the standard sanctuary shekel. <a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> each silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; <a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> each silver charger weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy: all the silver of the vessels two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; <a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Each silver plate weighed 31/4 pounds, and each bowl weighed 13/4 pounds. Together all the silver dishes weighed 60 pounds using the standard weight of the holy place. <a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Each bowl weighed 130 silver shekels and each basin weighed 70 shekels. All the silver vessels weighed a total of 2,400 shekels, calculated according to the shekel of the sanctuary. <a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. <a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Each silver platter weighed 130 shekels, and each silver sprinkling bowl weighed 70 shekels. All the silver of the vessels weighed 2,400 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. <a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> each silver platter weighing one hundred thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; <a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Each charger of silver weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: <a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a> each silver platter weighing one hundred thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> each silver dish [is] one hundred and thirty [shekels], and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels [is] two thousand and four hundred [shekels], by the shekel of the holy place; <a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> a hundred and thirty shekels each silver dish, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels is two thousand and four hundred shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary. <a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thirty and one hundred, one silver dish, and seventy, one silver vase: all the silver vessels two thousand and four hundred, according to the holy shekel:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Each dish weighing a hundred and thirty sides of silver, and each bowl seventy sides: that is, putting all the vessels of silver together, two thousand four hundred sides, by the weight of the sanctuary. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> such that each dish had one hundred thirty shekels of silver, and each bowl had seventy shekels, that is, putting all of the vessels from silver together, two thousand four hundred shekels, by the weight of the Sanctuary, <a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Each silver plate weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver basin seventy, so that all the silver of these vessels amounted to two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> each silver plate weighing one hundred thirty shekels and each basin seventy, all the silver of the vessels two thousand four hundred shekels according to the shekel of the sanctuary,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Each plate of silver weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy. All the silver of the vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> A hundred and thirty shekels of silver was of one plate and seventy of one saucer; all silver implements were two thousand and four hundred by the shekel of Holiness.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> each silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and each basin seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; <a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> each charger of a hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl of seventy shekels: all the silver of the vessels was two thousand four hundred shekels, the shekels according to the holy shekel. <a href="/parallel/numbers/7-85.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=2704" 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> …84So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes. 85<a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’a·ḥaṯ (Art:: Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">Each</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: haq·qə·‘ā·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A dish, platter. Probably from qara'; a bowl.">platter</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">weighed 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: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and each</a> <a href="/hebrew/4219.htm" title="4219: ham·miz·rāq (Art:: N-ms) -- Bowl, basin. From zaraq; a bowl.">silver bowl</a> <a href="/hebrew/7657.htm" title="7657: wə·šiḇ·‘îm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Seventy (a card. number). Multiple of sheba'; seventy.">seventy shekels.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">The total weight</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-msc) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of the silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: hak·kê·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">articles</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’al·pa·yim (Number-md) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">was two thousand</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: wə·’ar·ba‘- (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">four</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred 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.">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> 86The twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold dishes was a hundred and twenty shekels.…<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/25-29.htm">Exodus 25:29</a> You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold. <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Exodus 37:16</a> He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings. <a href="/leviticus/24-6.htm">Leviticus 24:6-7</a> and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a> Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a> Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2</a> A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. <a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Exodus 30:23-25</a> “Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, / 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. / Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. <a href="/exodus/35-14.htm">Exodus 35:14</a> the lampstand for light with its accessories and lamps and oil for the light; <a href="/exodus/40-23.htm">Exodus 40:23</a> He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. <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/6-14.htm">Leviticus 6:14-18</a> Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. / The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">1 Chronicles 28:16-17</a> the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; / the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl; <a href="/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. <a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Matthew 26:7-13</a> a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” ... <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3-9</a> While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Each charger of silver weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:two thousand J<a href="/1_chronicles/22-14.htm">1 Chronicles 22:14</a> Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">1 Chronicles 29:4,7</a> Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal: … <a href="/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25,26</a> And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellers, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered: … after the Shekel<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 weight of 130 shekels for each platter indicates a substantial offering, reflecting the wealth and dedication of the leaders of Israel. In biblical times, a shekel was a unit of weight, approximately 11.4 grams, making each platter weigh about 1.5 kilograms. This offering was part of the dedication of the altar, a significant event in Israel's history as they established their worship practices in the wilderness.and each silver bowl seventy shekels The silver bowl, weighing seventy shekels, was another component of the offering. The number seventy often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, as seen in the seventy elders of Israel (<a href="/exodus/24.htm">Exodus 24:1</a>) and the seventy nations listed in <a href="/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a>. The bowls were likely used for holding grain or drink offerings, integral to the sacrificial system that pointed to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels The cumulative weight of 2,400 shekels for all the silver articles underscores the collective contribution of the twelve tribes of Israel. This total reflects the unity and shared responsibility of the tribes in supporting the tabernacle, a precursor to the unity of believers in the body of Christ. The substantial weight also highlights the importance of the tabernacle as the dwelling place of God among His people.according to the sanctuary shekel The sanctuary shekel was a standard measure used in the tabernacle, ensuring consistency and fairness in offerings. This standardization reflects God's order and precision in worship, as seen throughout the Pentateuch. The sanctuary shekel was slightly heavier than the common shekel, emphasizing the sacredness of offerings made to God. This precision in measurement points to the meticulous nature of God's covenant with Israel and foreshadows the perfect fulfillment of the law in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who received the offerings from the leaders of the tribes. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelite_leaders.htm">Israelite Leaders</a> The heads of the twelve tribes who brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a> The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the offerings were brought. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sanctuary_shekel.htm">Sanctuary Shekel</a> A standard unit of weight used in the tabernacle, ensuring uniformity in offerings. 5. <a href="/topical/d/dedication_of_the_altar.htm">Dedication of the Altar</a> A significant event where offerings were made to consecrate the altar for worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_standardization_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Standardization in Worship</a> The use of the sanctuary shekel highlights the need for consistency and fairness in our offerings to God. It reminds us that our worship should be measured and intentional. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_in_giving.htm">Generosity in Giving</a> The substantial weight of the silver offerings reflects the generosity of the Israelite leaders. We are encouraged to give generously and sacrificially to God's work. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_silver.htm">Symbolism of Silver</a> Silver often symbolizes redemption and purity in the Bible. Our offerings should be given with a heart seeking purity and redemption. <a href="/topical/c/community_participation_in_worship.htm">Community Participation in Worship</a> The collective offerings from all tribes emphasize the importance of community involvement in worship. Each member of the body of Christ has a role to play in supporting the church. <a href="/topical/d/dedication_and_consecration.htm">Dedication and Consecration</a> The dedication of the altar signifies setting apart something for God's use. We are called to dedicate our lives 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> <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/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_is_god's_mercy_inconsistent_in_num_16.htm">Why does God's response in Numbers 16:44-45 seem inconsistent with His mercy in other parts of the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/do_rev_4_4_elders_align_with_other_leaders.htm">How do the twenty-four elders from Revelation 4:4 align with or contradict other biblical notions of heavenly beings or leadership?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 85. - Two thousand and four hundred shekels. In weight equal to about L300 of our money. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-85.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Each הָֽאַחַת֙ (hā·’a·ḥaṯ) Article | Number - feminine singular <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 platter הַקְּעָרָ֤ה (haq·qə·‘ā·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7086.htm">Strong's 7086: </a> A dish, platter weighed 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 each הָאֶחָ֑ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first basin הַמִּזְרָ֣ק (ham·miz·rāq) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4219.htm">Strong's 4219: </a> Bowl, basin seventy shekels. וְשִׁבְעִ֖ים (wə·šiḇ·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7657.htm">Strong's 7657: </a> Seventy (a cardinal number) The total weight כֹּ֚ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every of the silver כֶּ֣סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money articles הַכֵּלִ֔ים (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus [was] two thousand אַלְפַּ֥יִם (’al·pa·yim) Number - md <a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> A thousand four וְאַרְבַּע־ (wə·’ar·ba‘-) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> Four hundred [shekels], מֵא֖וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred according to the sanctuary הַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity shekel. בְּשֶׁ֥קֶל (bə·še·qel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8255.htm">Strong's 8255: </a> A weight, a commercial standard <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/7-85.htm">Numbers 7:85 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/7-85.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:85 Each silver platter weighing one hundred thirty (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-84.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:84"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:84" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-86.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:86"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:86" /></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>