King James Version:
His offering [was] one silver charger of the weight of 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:
His offering 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:
his oblation was 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;
KJV with Strong's Numbers:
His offering{H7133} was one{H259} silver{H3701} charger{H7086} of the weight{H4948} of an hundred{H3967} and thirty{H7970} shekels, one{H259} silver{H3701} bowl{H4219} of seventy{H7657} shekels{H8255}, after the shekel{H8255} of the sanctuary{H6944}; both{H8147} of them full{H4392} of fine flour{H5560} mingled{H1101} with oil{H8081} for a meat offering{H4503}:
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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.
Commentary for Numbers 7:55
1. **Themes:**
- **Offerings to God:** The verse reflects the practice of making offerings to God as an act of worship and dedication. The specific items mentioned are part of the dedication offerings for the altar.
- **Preciousness and Value:** The use of silver chargers and bowls indicates the value and preciousness of the offerings presented to God, emphasizing the importance of giving one's best to the divine.
- **Standardization of Measure:** The mention of shekels, specifically "the shekel of the sanctuary," points to the standardized system of measurement for holy purposes, which was crucial for maintaining consistency and fairness in religious practices.
- **Ceremonial Purity and Provision:** The fine flour mixed with oil symbolizes both ceremonial purity and the provision of food, which is a common theme in offerings, representing sustenance and life.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Book of Numbers:** This book is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and details the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab, on the edge of the Promised Land.
- **The Time of the Tabernacle:** Numbers 7 describes events at the time of the dedication of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings.
- **Leaders' Offerings:** The verse is part of a larger section (Numbers 7:1-88) that lists the offerings brought by the leaders of the tribes of Israel over a twelve-day period for the dedication of the altar. Each leader brought the same items, emphasizing unity and equality among the tribes.
- **The Weight and Measure:** The shekel was a unit of weight and currency, and the "shekel of the sanctuary" was likely a standardized weight used specifically for religious offerings to ensure consistency in the value of the offerings.
In summary, Numbers 7:55 highlights the theme of worship through the dedication of valuable offerings to God during the historical event of the Tabernacle's dedication, with an emphasis on the unity of the tribes and the sanctity of the offerings as prescribed by the Mosaic Law.