King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, [are] consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
All the silver and gold, and all the brass and iron utensils are to be separated out for ADONAI and added to the treasury of ADONAI."
Berean Standard Bible:
For all the silver and gold and all the articles of bronze and iron are holy to the LORD; they must go into His treasury.”
American Standard Version:
But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are holy unto Jehovah: they shall come into the treasury of Jehovah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But all the silver{H3701}, and gold{H2091}, and vessels{H3627} of brass{H5178} and iron{H1270}, are consecrated{H6944} unto the LORD{H3068}: they shall come{H935} into the treasury{H214} of the LORD{H3068}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 26:20
- ¶ And of the Levites, Ahijah [was] over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
Matthew 27:6
- And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.
Mark 12:41
- ¶ And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
1 Kings 7:51
- So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; [even] the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD.
2 Kings 24:13
- And he carried out thence all the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD, as the LORD had said.
1 Chronicles 18:11
- Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all [these] nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.
2 Samuel 8:11
- Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;
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Commentary for Joshua 6:19
Joshua 6:19 is a verse set within the broader narrative of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, specifically the miraculous capture of the city of Jericho. This event marks a pivotal moment in the Israelite's journey after their exodus from Egypt and their wandering in the wilderness. The verse itself reflects the theme of theological warfare and the idea of holy war in the ancient Near East, where the spoils of war are dedicated to the deity who granted the victory.
In the verse, the instruction is given that all the silver, gold, and vessels of brass and iron are to be consecrated, or devoted, to the Lord. This means that these items are set apart for a sacred purpose and are to be brought into the treasury of the Lord. The historical context suggests that this act of consecration serves multiple purposes: it acknowledges God as the source of their victory, it removes the possibility of personal gain and greed from the conquest, and it reinforces the sacred nature of the battle as being fought according to divine command.
The themes present in this verse include the sanctity of war booty when sanctioned by God, the importance of dedicating the fruits of victory to divine service, and the concept of holy war where material wealth is secondary to spiritual obedience. The command underscores the idea that the Israelites' military campaigns are not for personal enrichment but for the establishment of God's covenant in the Promised Land. This act of devotion also serves as a form of worship and recognition of God's sovereignty over all aspects of life, including warfare.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3701
There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּסֶף
Transliteration: keçeph
Pronunciation: keh'-sef
Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling). - Strong's Number: H2091
There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָהָב
Transliteration: zâhâb
Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather. - Strong's Number: H3627
There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּלִי
Transliteration: kᵉlîy
Pronunciation: kel-ee'
Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. - Strong's Number: H5178
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְחֹשֶׁת
Transliteration: nᵉchôsheth
Pronunciation: nekh-o'-sheth
Description: for נְחוּשָׁה; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver); brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. - Strong's Number: H1270
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּרְזֶל
Transliteration: barzel
Pronunciation: bar-zel'
Description: perhaps from the root of בִּרְזוֹת; iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement; (ax) head, iron. - Strong's Number: H6944
There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
Transliteration: qôdesh
Pronunciation: ko'-desh
Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H214
There are 477 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוֹצָר
Transliteration: ʼôwtsâr
Pronunciation: o-tsaw'
Description: from אָצַר; a depository; armory, cellar, garner, store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y).