Numbers 7:78

King James Version:

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On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, [offered]:

Complete Jewish Bible:

On the twelfth day was Achira the son of 'Enan, leader of the descendants of Naftali.

Berean Standard Bible:

On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near.

American Standard Version:

On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

On the twelfth^{{H6240}{H8147}} day^{H3117} Ahira^{H299} the son^{H1121} of Enan^{H5881}, prince^{H5387} of the children^{H1121} of Naphtali^{H5321}, offered:

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Commentary for Numbers 7:78

1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Worship and Sacrifice:** The verse reflects the Israelites' adherence to God's commandments regarding offerings, emphasizing devotion and obedience.
- **Leadership and Representation:** Each tribal leader's involvement in the offerings underscores the theme of collective leadership in serving God and leading the people.
- **Unity and Equality:** The equal contribution from each tribe, regardless of size or prominence, highlights the theme of unity and equality among the tribes of Israel.
- **Gratitude and Celebration:** The offerings are part of the dedication of the altar, which signifies gratitude for God's guidance and blessings.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** Numbers 7 occurs during the second year after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, as they are encamped at Mount Sinai.
- **Dedication of the Tabernacle:** The detailed account of offerings over twelve days marks the dedication of the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary that would be the center of worship for the Israelites during their wanderings in the wilderness.
- **Tribal Princes:** Each prince represents one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Their sequential offerings over twelve days signify the unity and collective identity of the nation.
- **Leadership Roles:** The princes, as leaders, play a crucial role in the religious and social life of the tribes, and their offerings reflect their commitment to God and the people they represent.

Numbers 7:78 specifically records the offerings made by Ahira, the prince of the tribe of Naphtali, on the twelfth and final day of the dedication ceremony. This act, mirrored by the other princes, demonstrates the Israelites' commitment to God's covenant and the establishment of their religious practices as a newly formed nation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H6240
   There are 292 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂר
   Transliteration: ʻâsâr
   Pronunciation: aw-sawr'
   Description: for עֶשֶׂר; ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th).
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H299
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲחִירַע
   Transliteration: ʼĂchîyraʻ
   Pronunciation: akh-ee-rah'
   Description: from אָח and רַע; brother of wrong; Achira, an Israelite; Ahira.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5881
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵינָן
   Transliteration: ʻÊynân
   Pronunciation: ay-nawn'
   Description: from עַיִן; having eyes; Enan, an Israelite; Enan. Compare חֲצַר עֵינָן.
   
7. 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.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5321
   There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נַפְתָּלִי
   Transliteration: Naphtâlîy
   Pronunciation: naf-taw-lee'
   Description: from פָּתַל; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Naphtali.