King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Take [it] of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, [for] an heave offering of the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
take it from their half and give it to El'azar the cohen as a portion set apart for ADONAI.
Berean Standard Bible:
Take it from their half and give it to Eleazar the priest as an offering to the LORD.
American Standard Version:
take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for Jehovah’s heave-offering.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Take{H3947} it of their half{H4276}, and give{H5414} it unto Eleazar{H499} the priest{H3548}, for an heave offering{H8641} of the LORD{H3068}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 12:12
- And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that [is] within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.
Deuteronomy 12:19
- Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.
Numbers 18:26
- Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, [even] a tenth [part] of the tithe.
Exodus 29:27
- And thou shalt sanctify the breast of the wave offering, and the shoulder of the heave offering, which is waved, and which is heaved up, of the ram of the consecration, [even] of [that] which [is] for Aaron, and of [that] which is for his sons:
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Commentary for Numbers 31:29
Numbers 31:29 is part of the instructions given by Moses to the Israelite army after their victory over the Midianites. The broader context of this verse is found in Numbers 31, where God commands Moses to take vengeance on the Midianites for their role in seducing the Israelites into idolatry and immorality, as seen in the incident at Baal Peor (Numbers 25).
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Warfare:** The passage reflects the theme of divine warfare, where God fights on behalf of Israel and they are commanded to carry out His judgment.
2. **Purity and Separation:** The command to give a portion of the spoils to Eleazar the priest as an heave offering to the Lord emphasizes the importance of holiness and separation unto God, a recurring theme in the Pentateuch.
3. **Priestly Role:** The verse highlights the role of the priesthood in Israelite society, particularly in relation to sacred duties and the handling of holy things.
4. **Obedience to God's Commands:** The act of giving an offering to the Lord demonstrates obedience to divine commands and acknowledges God's sovereignty over all aspects of life, including warfare and its proceeds.
**Historical Context:**
The event occurs during the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites, after they have received the Law at Mount Sinai and are on the verge of entering the Promised Land. The laws regarding warfare, treatment of spoils, and offerings to the Lord were part of the covenantal legislation given to Israel. The instruction to give a portion to Eleazar the priest would have served to support the priestly functions and the maintenance of the tabernacle.
In summary, Numbers 31:29 reflects the themes of divine justice, ritual purity, the sanctity of the priesthood, and the necessity of obedience to God's commands within the historical context of Israel's journey towards the Promised Land and their establishment as a nation under God's law.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H4276
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַחֲצִית
Transliteration: machătsîyth
Pronunciation: makh-ats-eeth'
Description: from חָצָהlemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה; a halving or the middle; half (so much), mid(-day). - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H499
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלְעָזָר
Transliteration: ʼElʻâzâr
Pronunciation: el-aw-zawr'
Description: from אֵל and עָזַר; God (is) helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites; Eleazar. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H8641
There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּרוּמָה
Transliteration: tᵉrûwmâh
Pronunciation: ter-oo-maw'
Description: or תְּרֻמָה; (Deuteronomy 12:11), from רוּם; a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute; gift, heave offering (shoulder), oblation, offered(-ing). - 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.