Exodus 38:29
Exodus 38:29 in Multiple Translations
The bronze from the wave offering totaled 70 talents and 2,400 shekels.
And the brass of the offering was seventy talents, and two thousand and four hundred shekels.
And the brass of the offering was seventy talents, and two thousand and four hundred shekels.
The brass which was given was seventy talents, two thousand four hundred shekels;
The total amount of bronze from the offering was 70 talents and 2,400 shekels.
Also the brasse of the offering was seuentie talents, and two thousande, and foure hundreth shekels.
And the brass of the wave-offering [is] seventy talents, and two thousand and four hundred shekels;
The bronze of the offering was seventy talents and two thousand four hundred shekels.
And the brass of the offering was seventy talents, and two thousand and four hundred shekels.
And there were offered of brass also seventy-two thousand talents, and four hundred sicles besides.
The bronze that the people contributed weighed ◄5,310 pounds/2,425 kg.►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 38:29
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Exodus 38:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/נְחֹ֥שֶׁת
הַ/תְּנוּפָ֖ה
שִׁבְעִ֣ים
כִּכָּ֑ר
וְ/אַלְפַּ֥יִם
וְ/אַרְבַּע
מֵא֖וֹת
שָֽׁקֶל
וּ/נְחֹ֥שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
Conj | N-fs
הַ/תְּנוּפָ֖ה
tᵉnûwphâh
H8573
wave offering
Art | N-fs
שִׁבְעִ֣ים
shibʻîym
H7657
seventy
Adj
כִּכָּ֑ר
kikkâr
H3603
talent
N-cs
וְ/אַלְפַּ֥יִם
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Conj | Adj
וְ/אַרְבַּע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שָֽׁקֶל
sheqel
H8255
shekel
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 38:29
וּ/נְחֹ֥שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
הַ/תְּנוּפָ֖ה
tᵉnûwphâh
H8573
"wave offering"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this term describes a specific type of offering, where a portion of the sacrifice is waved before God, as seen in Leviticus. It symbolizes the dedication of the offering to God and is often associated with thanksgiving and celebration.
Definition: 1) swinging, waving, wave offering, offering 1a) a swinging, brandishing 1a1) of God's hand, weapons 1b) waving, wave-offering (technical term of sacrifice) 1c) offering (of gold or brass)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: offering, shaking, wave (offering). See also: Exodus 29:24; Leviticus 14:21; Isaiah 19:16.
שִׁבְעִ֣ים
shibʻîym
H7657
"seventy"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the number seventy, like the seventy disciples Jesus sent out in Luke 10:1. It appears in phrases like threescore and ten. The KJV Bible uses it to describe groups of seventy people.
Definition: seventy
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: seventy, threescore and ten ([phrase] -teen). See also: Genesis 4:24; Judges 9:2; Psalms 90:10.
כִּכָּ֑ר
kikkâr
H3603
"talent"
N-cs
In the Bible, a talent was a unit of weight or currency, like in Matthew 25:15-28, where a master gives his servants talents to invest. It could also refer to a round loaf of bread or a region, such as the Jordan valley.
Definition: 1) round 1a) a round district (environs of the Jordan valley) 1b) a round loaf (of bread) 1c) a round weight, talent (of gold, silver, bronze, iron) Aramaic equivalent: kik.ker (כִּכֵּר "talent" H3604)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: loaf, morsel, piece, plain, talent. See also: Genesis 13:10; 2 Kings 5:5; Proverbs 6:26.
וְ/אַלְפַּ֥יִם
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Conj | Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וְ/אַרְבַּע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
שָֽׁקֶל
sheqel
H8255
"shekel"
N-ms
A shekel was a unit of weight or money in ancient Israel, like a coin or a measure of gold, silver, or copper. It was used for trade and commerce, as seen in the book of Exodus. The value varied depending on the material.
Definition: 1) shekel 1a) the chief unit of weight or measure 1a1) gold-1/10000 of a talent and equal to 220 grains 1a2) silver-1/3000 of a talent and equal to 132 grains 1a3) copper-1/1500 of a talent and equal to 528 grains Aramaic equivalent: te.qel (תְּקֵל "shekel" H8625B)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: shekel. See also: Genesis 23:15; Numbers 7:55; Jeremiah 32:9.
Study Notes — Exodus 38:29
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Context — An Inventory of Materials
27The hundred talents of silver were used to cast the bases of the sanctuary and the bases of the veil—100 bases from the 100 talents, one talent per base.
28With the 1,775 shekels of silver he made the hooks for the posts, overlaid their tops, and supplied bands for them.
29The bronze from the wave offering totaled 70 talents and 2,400 shekels.
30He used it to make the bases for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grating, all the utensils for the altar, 31the bases for the surrounding courtyard and its gate, and all the tent pegs for the tabernacle and its surrounding courtyard.Exodus 38:29 Summary
[The verse Exodus 38:29 tells us that the bronze from the wave offering was used to make important items for the tabernacle, such as the bases for the entrance and the bronze altar, as seen in Exodus 38:30-31. This shows us that our offerings to God can be used to build up His kingdom and bring glory to Him. Just like the Israelites gave their best to God, we can also give our best to Him, whether it's our time, talents, or resources, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 9:7. By giving to God, we can be a part of something bigger than ourselves and bring joy to His heart, as seen in Psalm 37:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the wave offering in Exodus 38:29?
The wave offering was a special offering given to God, and in this case, the bronze from it was used to make various items for the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 38:30-31, similar to how the offerings in Exodus 35:4-9 were used for the construction of the tabernacle.
How does the amount of bronze in Exodus 38:29 compare to other offerings in the Bible?
The amount of bronze, 70 talents and 2,400 shekels, is significant, but not as large as some other offerings, such as the 100 talents of silver used for the bases of the sanctuary in Exodus 38:27, highlighting the importance of both bronze and silver in the construction of the tabernacle.
What can we learn about giving to God from the wave offering in Exodus 38:29?
The wave offering shows us that giving to God is an act of worship and that our offerings can be used to build up His kingdom, as seen in Exodus 36:2-7, where the people's offerings were used to construct the tabernacle, and in 2 Corinthians 9:7, which encourages us to give cheerfully.
How does the use of bronze in the tabernacle relate to other biblical themes?
The use of bronze in the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 38:29-31, symbolizes judgment and atonement, as bronze was often associated with blood and sacrifice, pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as seen in John 1:29 and Hebrews 9:22.
Reflection Questions
- What does the wave offering in Exodus 38:29 teach me about the importance of giving to God?
- How can I apply the principle of giving to God's kingdom in my own life, as seen in Exodus 38:29 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7?
- What does the use of bronze in the tabernacle reveal about God's character and His plan of salvation, as seen in Exodus 38:29-31 and Hebrews 9:22?
- In what ways can I use my own resources and talents to build up God's kingdom, as seen in Exodus 38:29 and Matthew 25:14-30?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 38:29
And the brass of the offering was seventy talents, and two thousand four hundred shekels.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 38:29
A bekah for every man, that is, half a shekel, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for every one that went to be numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for six hundred thousand and three thousand
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 38:29
(29) The brass of the offering—i.e., the bronze which the people had offered in consequence of the invitation addressed to them by Moses (Exodus 30:5; Exodus 30:24). Seventy talents.—No great quantity was needed, since bronze was only required for the laver, for the altar of burnt offering and its vessels, for the sockets of the Tabernacle gate, for those of the court, and for the “pins,” or pegs, both of the court and the Tabernacle.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 38:29
21–31. Account of the amount of metal employed in the construction of the Tent of Meeting. A ‘very late addition’ to the narrative (Di., in agreement with We. and others): notice (1) in v. 25 f. the census of Numbers 1 (v. 46) is presupposed, although according to P (Numbers 1:1 compared with Exodus 40:17) this did not take place till a whole month after the Tabernacle was completed and erected; (2) the Levites, who are first appointed to their official duties in Numbers 3, are already (cf. Numbers 4:33) represented as acting under Ithamar’s superintendence; (3) ‘wave-offering’ (vv. 24, 29) appears in the same weakened sense as in Exodus 35:22; (4) the writer, while passing over altogether the silver offered voluntarily (Exodus 25:3, Exodus 35:5 f., 24), to all appearance (comp. v. 26 with Exodus 31:13-14) misunderstands Exodus 30:11-16, treating the poll-tax there imposed, at the time of a census, in order to form a fund for the maintenance of daily worship, as if it were a contribution of silver in kind, for the construction of the sanctuary.
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 38:29
According to the estimate of the shekel that has here been adopted, the weight of the metals mentioned in this chapter would be nearly as follows, in avoirdupois weight: Gold 1 ton 4 cwt. 2 qrs. 13 lbs. Silver 4 tons 20 lbs.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 38:29
THE ALTAR OF BURNT , Exodus 38:1-7. See notes on Exodus 27:1-7. THE LAVER, Exodus 38:8. See notes on Exodus 30:17-21. THE COURT OF THE , Exodus 38:9-20. See notes on Exodus 27:9-19.