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Numbers 7:74 one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
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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 />one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He also brought a gold container weighing four ounces, which was filled with incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />one golden dish of 10 shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />One golden spoon of ten <i>shekels</i>, full of incense:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />one gold pan of ten <i>shekels,</i> full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold pan of ten <i>shekels,</i> full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />one gold pan of ten <i>shekels,</i> full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />one gold pan of 10 <i>shekels</i>, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />one golden bowl of ten <i>shekels</i>, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He also brought a gold dish that weighed 4 ounces, filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />one gold pan weighing ten shekels, full of incense; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />one gold pan weighing 10 shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />one golden spoon of ten [shekels], full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of perfume;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />One pan, ten of gold, full of incense:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A little mortar of gold weighing ten sides full of incense: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />a little mortar of gold weighing ten shekels, filled with incense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />one gold cup of ten shekels’ weight filled with incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />one golden dish weighing ten shekels, full of incense;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And one spoon, ten shekels of gold, and filled with incense.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />one golden pan of ten shekels, full of incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />One golden censer of ten shekels, full of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/7-74.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=2616" 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">73</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; <span class="reftext">74</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap̄ (N-fsc) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">dish</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘ă·śā·rāh (Number-ms) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">weighing ten shekels,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4392.htm" title="4392: mə·lê·’āh (Adj-fs) -- Full. From male'; full or filling; also fulness; adverbially, fully.">filled with</a> <a href="/hebrew/7004.htm" title="7004: qə·ṭō·reṯ (N-fs) -- Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense. From qatar; a fumigation.">incense;</a> </span><span class="reftext">75</span>one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt 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/25-29.htm">Exodus 25:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Exodus 37:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/2-4.htm">Leviticus 2:4</a></span><br />Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must consist of fine flour, either unleavened cakes mixed with oil or unleavened wafers coated with oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Leviticus 7:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/23-17.htm">Leviticus 23:17</a></span><br />Bring two loaves of bread from your dwellings as a wave offering, each made from two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour, baked with leaven, as the firstfruits to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">1 Chronicles 9:29</a></span><br />Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">1 Chronicles 23:29</a></span><br />as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">2 Chronicles 29:31</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-17.htm">Ezra 6:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Nehemiah 12:43</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-15.htm">Psalm 66:15</a></span><br />I will offer You fatlings as burnt offerings, with the fragrant smoke of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/45-17.htm">Ezekiel 45:17</a></span><br />And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Matthew 26:26-28</a></span><br />While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-22.htm">Mark 14:22-24</a></span><br />While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. / He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/numbers/7-73.htm">Dish</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/numbers/7-73.htm">Full</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Ladle</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Pan</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/numbers/7-73.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Spice</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Spoon</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/numbers/7-68.htm">Weighing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/numbers/7-79.htm">Dish</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/numbers/7-79.htm">Full</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/numbers/7-14.htm">Ladle</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Pan</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/numbers/7-79.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Spice</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Spoon</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/numbers/7-80.htm">Weighing</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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>one gold dish</b><br>Gold was a precious metal often used in the construction of sacred objects in the tabernacle and later the temple. Its use here signifies the value and holiness of the offering. Gold's incorruptibility symbolizes purity and divinity, often associated with God's presence. In the context of the tabernacle, gold was used extensively, including in the Ark of the Covenant and the lampstand, indicating the sacredness of the space and the offerings made within it.<p><b>weighing ten shekels</b><br>A shekel was a standard unit of weight in ancient Israel, approximately 11.4 grams or 0.4 ounces. The specific weight of ten shekels indicates a precise and significant offering, reflecting the importance of order and obedience in worship. The number ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible, as seen in the Ten Commandments.<p><b>filled with incense</b><br>Incense was a crucial element in Israelite worship, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God. The use of incense in the tabernacle was commanded by God, as seen in <a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34-38</a>, where a specific blend was prescribed. Incense represents the intercessory work of Christ, as seen in <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>, where the prayers of the saints are offered with incense before God. The fragrant aroma of incense also signifies the pleasing nature of sincere worship and devotion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_dan.htm">Tribe of Dan</a></b><br>The offering in <a href="/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74</a> is part of the dedication offerings brought by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Each tribe's leader brought identical offerings over twelve days for the dedication of the altar.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahiezer_son_of_ammishaddai.htm">Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai</a></b><br>He was the leader of the tribe of Dan, responsible for presenting the offering on behalf of his tribe.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The offerings were made for the dedication of the altar within the Tabernacle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/incense.htm">Incense</a></b><br>A significant element in Israelite worship, symbolizing prayer and the presence of God. The incense was placed in a gold dish, indicating its value and sacredness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/altar_dedication.htm">Altar Dedication</a></b><br>The event where the leaders of the tribes brought offerings to dedicate the altar, signifying the importance of worship and sacrifice in the community's relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_worship.htm">The Value of Worship</a></b><br>The use of gold and incense in the offering highlights the value and reverence that should be attributed to worship. Worship is not a casual act but a sacred duty that requires our best.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_incense.htm">Symbolism of Incense</a></b><br>Incense represents prayer and the presence of God. Our prayers should be a fragrant offering, rising to God with sincerity and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a></b><br>Each tribe brought the same offering, symbolizing unity and equality before God. In our worship communities, we should strive for unity, recognizing that we all stand equal before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dedication_and_commitment.htm">Dedication and Commitment</a></b><br>The dedication of the altar with offerings signifies commitment to God. We are called to dedicate our lives and resources to God's service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_worship.htm">Leadership in Worship</a></b><br>Leaders like Ahiezer played a crucial role in guiding their tribes in worship. Spiritual leaders today have the responsibility to lead by example in worship and dedication to God.<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/purpose_of_altar_of_incense.htm">What is the purpose of the Altar of Incense?</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/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><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/7-74.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">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gold</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dish</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(kap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">weighing ten [shekels],</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשָׂרָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">filled with</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלֵאָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4392.htm">Strong's 4392: </a> </span><span class="str2">Full, filling, fulness, fully</span><br /><br /><span class="word">incense;</span><br /><span class="heb">קְטֹֽרֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ṭō·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7004.htm">Strong's 7004: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-74.htm">Numbers 7:74 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-74.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:74 One golden ladle of ten shekels full (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-73.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:73"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:73" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-75.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:75"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:75" /></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>