Numbers 7:38

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}:

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Commentary for Numbers 7:38

**Numbers 7:38 Theme:**
This verse is part of the detailed account in Numbers 7 describing the offerings the leaders of Israel brought to the Tabernacle at its dedication. The specific theme here is the dedication of the altar with the appropriate offerings as commanded by God, including the use of a golden spoon to present incense.

**Numbers 7:38 Historical Context:**
The Book of Numbers covers a period of time following the Exodus, during which the Israelites are organized into a nation at Mount Sinai. Numbers 7 describes the offerings made by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel over a twelve-day period to inaugurate the newly constructed Tabernacle, which was the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites in the wilderness. These offerings included various animals, grain, and incense, and were meant to consecrate the altar and ensure its use in the worship of God.

The golden spoon mentioned in Numbers 7:38 was used to hold incense, which was a key element in the worship rituals of the Israelites. Incense in the Tabernacle (and later in the Temple) was offered twice daily and was considered a sacred duty, symbolizing the prayers of the people rising to God. The use of precious metals like gold underscored the holiness and value of the worship practices.

In summary, Numbers 7:38 reflects the meticulous attention to ritual and worship in the early organization of the Israelite nation, highlighting the importance of dedicating the means of worship to God according to His specific instructions.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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,
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.