Numbers 7:42

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, [offered]:

Complete Jewish Bible:

On the sixth day was Elyasaf the son of De'u'el, leader of the descendants of Gad.

Berean Standard Bible:

On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.

American Standard Version:

On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

On the sixth^{H8345} day^{H3117} Eliasaph^{H460} the son^{H1121} of Deuel^{H1845}, prince^{H5387} of the children^{H1121} of Gad^{H1410}, offered:

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Commentary for Numbers 7:42

1. Themes:
- **Divine Order and Participation**: The detailed account of the offerings emphasizes God's interest in the specifics of worship and the importance of following His instructions.
- **Community and Unity**: The participation of all the tribes in the dedication of the altar highlights the theme of unity and collective worship among the Israelites.
- **Sacrifice and Consecration**: The offerings made by the tribal leaders consecrate the altar and symbolize the dedication of the people to God.

2. Historical Context:
- **The Setting**: Numbers 7 describes the offerings made by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel at the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle. This event occurs after the construction of the Tabernacle, which is central to Israelite worship during their wilderness journey.
- **The Occasion**: The offerings are part of a twelve-day ceremony marking the inauguration of the Tabernacle's altar. Each tribal prince presents their gifts on a different day, following a specific order determined by God.
- **The Time Period**: This event takes place during the second year of the Exodus, after the Israelites have left Mount Sinai and are preparing to continue their journey to the Promised Land.
- **The Participant**: Eliasaph, the son of Deuel (also known as Reuel), is the leader of the tribe of Gad. His offering on the sixth day is part of the collective dedication by the tribal leaders.

In summary, Numbers 7:42 reflects the themes of divine order in worship, communal unity, and the consecration of the altar within the historical context of the Tabernacle's dedication during the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H8345
   There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שִׁשִּׁי
   Transliteration: shishshîy
   Pronunciation: shish-shee'
   Description: from שֵׁשׁ; sixth, ord. or (feminine) fractional; sixth (part).
   
2. Strong's Number: H3117
   There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹם
   Transliteration: yôwm
   Pronunciation: yome
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.
   
3. Strong's Number: H460
   There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶלְיָסָף
   Transliteration: ʼElyâçâph
   Pronunciation: el-yaw-sawf'
   Description: from אֵל and יָסַף; God (is) gatherer; Eljasaph, the name of two Israelites; Eliasaph.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1845
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דְּעוּאֵל
   Transliteration: Dᵉʻûwʼêl
   Pronunciation: deh-oo-ale'
   Description: from יָדַע and אֵל; known of God; Deuel, an Israelite; Deuel.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5387
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָשִׂיא
   Transliteration: nâsîyʼ
   Pronunciation: naw-see'
   Description: or נָשִׂא; from נָשָׂא; properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist; captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1410
   There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גָּד
   Transliteration: Gâd
   Pronunciation: gawd
   Description: from גּוּד; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet; Gad.