King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
This [was] the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold:
Complete Jewish Bible:
This was the offering for dedicating the altar which was given by the leaders of Isra'el on the day of its anointing: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver basins and twelve gold pans.
Berean Standard Bible:
So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes.
American Standard Version:
This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, twelve golden spoons;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
This was the dedication{H2598} of the altar{H4196}, in the day{H3117} when it was anointed{H4886}, by the princes{H5387} of Israel{H3478}: twelve{H6240}{H8147} chargers{H7086} of silver{H3701}, twelve silver{H3701} bowls{H4219}, twelve{H6240}{H8147} spoons{H3709} of gold{H2091}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 7:10
- ¶ And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar.
Hebrews 13:10
- We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.
Isaiah 60:6
- The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.
Isaiah 60:10
- And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.
Ezra 2:68
- And [some] of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which [is] at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:
Ezra 2:69
- They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments.
Revelation 21:14
- And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
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Commentary for Numbers 7:84
1. **Themes:**
- **Dedication and Consecration:** The verse emphasizes the sacred act of dedicating the altar, a central element of Israelite worship, to God. The anointing signifies the setting apart of the altar for divine service.
- **Leadership and Responsibility:** The involvement of the princes of Israel in the dedication underscores the theme of leadership responsibility in religious matters and the unity of the tribes through their representatives.
- **Sacrifice and Offering:** The mention of specific items—silver chargers, silver bowls, and gold spoons—reflects the theme of sacrificial worship, where offerings were presented to God with reverence and costly items.
- **Material Contribution to Worship:** The verse highlights the importance of material contributions in the worship of God, symbolizing the devotion and generosity of the givers.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The event described in Numbers 7 occurred during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, after the construction of the Tabernacle and its associated altar, as outlined in the book of Exodus.
- **The Tabernacle's Altar:** The altar was a key component of the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wanderings before they settled in the Promised Land. It was used for burnt offerings and other sacrifices.
- **The Role of Tribal Leaders:** The princes mentioned were the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Their participation in the dedication ceremony signified the tribes' collective commitment to God and His sanctuary.
- **The Offerings:** The specific items donated by the princes were likely used in the sacrificial rituals. Silver symbolized redemption, while gold represented purity and divine righteousness. The number twelve corresponds to the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing unity and completeness.
In summary, Numbers 7:84 describes the dedication of the Tabernacle's altar during a pivotal period of Israel's history, highlighting themes of religious dedication, leadership, sacrificial worship, and the unity of the tribes through their contributions to the sanctuary.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2598
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲנֻכָּה
Transliteration: chănukkâh
Pronunciation: khan-ook-kaw'
Description: from חָנַךְ; initiation, i.e. consecration; dedicating(-tion). - Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - 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. - Strong's Number: H4886
There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָשַׁח
Transliteration: mâshach
Pronunciation: maw-shakh'
Description: a primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint; anoint, paint. - 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. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - 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). - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.