King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
One golden spoon of ten [shekels], full of incense:
Complete Jewish Bible:
one gold pan of ten shekels [one-quarter pound], full of incense;
Berean Standard Bible:
one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
American Standard Version:
one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
One{H259} golden{H2091} spoon{H3709} of ten{H6235} shekels, full{H4392} of incense{H7004}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Revelation 8:3
- And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer [it] with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Luke 1:10
- And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.
Malachi 1:11
- For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name [shall be] great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense [shall be] offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name [shall be] great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.
Psalms 66:15
- I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.
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Commentary for Numbers 7:32
Numbers 7:32 is a part of the detailed account of the dedication offerings for the altar in the Tabernacle, which Moses and the Israelite leaders brought during the twelve days following the Tabernacle's completion. The verse specifically mentions one of the offerings brought by the tribe of Simeon on the fifth day: a golden spoon weighing ten shekels, full of incense.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Instruction:** The precise instructions for the offerings and their execution reflect the importance of adherence to God's commands in the life of the Israelites.
2. **Worship and Sacrifice:** The offerings, including the incense, were part of the worship rituals, symbolizing the Israelites' dedication and the desire to honor God.
3. **Uniformity and Equality:** Each tribal leader brought the same set of offerings, emphasizing equality among the tribes and unity in their worship.
4. **Consecration:** The dedication of the Tabernacle and its altar was a significant moment of sanctification, setting apart the space and the objects for sacred use.
5. **Material Sacrifice:** The use of valuable items like gold and incense demonstrates the importance of giving one's best to God.
**Historical Context:**
The book of Numbers is set in the wilderness, where the Israelites spent 40 years after their exodus from Egypt and before entering the Promised Land. This period was characterized by the establishment of the Tabernacle as the center of worship and the development of religious practices and laws. The Tabernacle was a portable sanctuary that the Israelites carried with them, and it was the place where God met with His people.
The offerings described in Numbers 7 were part of the initial dedication of the altar, which was a crucial event in the religious life of the Israelite community. These offerings were meant to inaugurate the sanctuary services and ensure that the altar was ready for the sacrificial system that would become central to Israelite worship. The detailed list of offerings also served as a record for future generations, prescribing how to properly honor and serve God in the sanctuary.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: 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: H3709
There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּף
Transliteration: kaph
Pronunciation: kaf
Description: from כָּפַף; the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); figuratively, power; branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. - Strong's Number: H6235
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשֶׂר
Transliteration: ʻeser
Pronunciation: eh'ser
Description: masculine of term עֲשָׂרָה; from עָשַׂר; ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits); ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. - 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: H7004
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קְטֹרֶת
Transliteration: qᵉṭôreth
Pronunciation: ket-o'-reth
Description: from קָטַר; a fumigation; (sweet) incense, perfume.