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 7:44
**Numbers 7:44 Theme:**
The verse is part of a detailed account of the offerings that the leaders of Israel brought to the Tabernacle during its dedication. The specific theme here is the dedication of sacred items for use in the Tabernacle worship, emphasizing the importance of fine materials and precise measurements in the service of God. The golden spoon filled with incense symbolizes the people's commitment to worship and their desire to honor God with the best they have to offer.
**Historical Context:**
Numbers 7 documents the offerings made by each of the twelve tribal leaders of Israel over twelve consecutive days at the inauguration of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. These offerings were meant to consecrate the altar and ensure that the Tabernacle was properly equipped for worship and sacrifice according to God's instructions given to Moses.
The golden spoon with incense reflects the religious practices of the ancient Israelites, who used incense in their worship as a symbolic representation of prayer and as an offering to create a pleasing aroma to the Lord (Exodus 30:7-8). The incense was burned on the golden altar inside the Tabernacle, and later in the Temple, as part of the daily rituals.
The historical context also includes the completion of the exodus from Egypt and the establishment of the covenant between God and Israel at Mount Sinai. The Tabernacle was a central aspect of this covenant relationship, providing a sanctified space where God could dwell among His people and where they could approach Him through the sacrificial system.
In summary, Numbers 7:44 reflects the themes of dedication, worship, and adherence to divine instruction, set within the historical context of the Tabernacle's inauguration during the formative period of Israel's religious identity.
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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.