He offered [for] his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof [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 meat offering:
Complete Jewish Bible:
He offered one silver dish weighing 130 shekels [three-and-a-quarter pounds] and one silver basin of seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel) [one-and-three-quarters pounds], both full of fine flour mixed with olive oil for a grain offering;
Berean Standard Bible:
The offering he presented 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;
American Standard Version:
he offered for his oblation 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;
Numbers 7:19 is part of a detailed account of the offerings that the leaders of Israel brought to the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. This verse specifically describes the offering presented by Issachar's prince, which included a silver charger weighing 130 shekels and a silver bowl weighing 70 shekels, both filled with fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering.
The historical context of this verse is set during the time when the Israelites were constructing and dedicating the Tabernacle according to God's instructions, following their exodus from Egypt and prior to their entry into the Promised Land. The grain offering, as described in the verse, was a common type of offering in ancient Israel, symbolizing thanksgiving, dedication, and the desire to be in communion with God. The specific weights of the silver items indicate the value and dedication of the offering, with the weight measured according to the sanctuary shekel, a standard unit of weight used for religious purposes.
The themes present in this verse include worship, obedience, and the sanctity of the Tabernacle and its rituals. The precise listing of the offerings also reflects the importance of order and detail in the religious life of the Israelites. The use of valuable materials like silver and the careful preparation of the grain offering demonstrate the significance of sacrificing the best to God, both in terms of material wealth and in the purity and care taken in the preparation of the offering. This verse, along with the surrounding chapters, underscores the communal participation in the worship of God, as each tribal leader brought their offering over twelve consecutive days, emphasizing unity and shared purpose among the tribes of Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
Strong's Number: H7126 There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: קָרַב Transliteration: qârab Pronunciation: kaw-rab' Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
Strong's Number: H7133 There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: קׇרְבָּן Transliteration: qorbân Pronunciation: kor-bawn' Description: or קֻרְבָּן; from קָרַב; something brought near the altar, i.e. a sacrificial present; oblation, that is offered, offering.
Strong's Number: H259 There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: אֶחָד Transliteration: ʼechâd Pronunciation: ekh-awd' Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together,
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: H7086 There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: קְעָרָה Transliteration: qᵉʻârâh Pronunciation: keh-aw-raw' Description: probably from קָרַע; a bowl (as cut out hollow); charger, dish.
Strong's Number: H4948 There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: מִשְׁקָל Transliteration: mishqâl Pronunciation: mish-kawl' Description: from שָׁקַל; weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act); (full) weight.
Strong's Number: H3967 There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: מֵאָה Transliteration: mêʼâh Pronunciation: may-aw' Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore.
Strong's Number: H7970 There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: שְׁלוֹשִׁים Transliteration: shᵉlôwshîym Pronunciation: shel-o-sheem' Description: or שְׁלֹשִׁים; multiple of שָׁלוֹשׁ; thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth; thirty, thirtieth. Compare שָׁלִישׁ.
Strong's Number: H4219 There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: מִזְרָק Transliteration: mizrâq Pronunciation: miz-rawk' Description: from זָרַק; a bowl (as if for sprinkling); bason, bowl.
Strong's Number: H7657 There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: שִׁבְעִים Transliteration: shibʻîym Pronunciation: shib-eem' Description: multiple of שֶׁבַע; seventy; seventy, threescore and ten ([phrase] -teen).
Strong's Number: H8255 There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: שֶׁקֶל Transliteration: sheqel Pronunciation: sheh'-kel Description: from שָׁקַל; probably a weight; used as a commercial standard; shekel.
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: H8147 There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: שְׁנַיִם Transliteration: shᵉnayim Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two.
Strong's Number: H4392 There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: מָלֵא Transliteration: mâlêʼ Pronunciation: maw-lay' Description: from מָלֵא; full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully; [idiom] she that was with child, fill(-ed, -ed with), full(-ly), multitude, as is worth.
Strong's Number: H5560 There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: סֹלֶת Transliteration: çôleth Pronunciation: so'-leth Description: from an unused root meaning to strip; flour (as chipped off); (fine) flour, meal.
Strong's Number: H1101 There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: בָּלַל Transliteration: bâlal Pronunciation: baw-lal' Description: a primitive root; (also denominatively from בְּלִיל) to fodder; to overflow (specifically with oil.); by implication, to mix; to fodder; anoint, confound, [idiom] fade, mingle, mix (self), give provender, temper.
Strong's Number: H8081 There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: שֶׁמֶן Transliteration: shemen Pronunciation: sheh'-men Description: from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine.
Strong's Number: H4503 There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: מִנְחָה Transliteration: minchâh Pronunciation: min-khaw' Description: from an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary); gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice.