Numbers 31:51

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Moses and Eleazar the priest received from them all the articles made out of gold.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.

Bible in Basic English

So Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them, even all the worked ornaments.

Free Bible Version

Moses and Eleazar the priest accepted from them all the objects made out of gold.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.

One Unity Resource Bible

Moses [Drawn out] and Eleazar [Help of God] the priest took their gold, even all worked jewels.

Translation for Translators

So Eleazar and Moses/I accepted the gold items that they brought.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Moses and Eleazar the priest received from them the gold and all the articles of craftsmanship.

Noah Webster Bible

And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.

World English Bible

Moses and Eleazar the priest took their gold, even all worked jewels.

Young's Literal Translation

And Moses receiveth — Eleazar the priest also — the gold from them, every made vessel,

Context

The Voluntary Offering

⁵⁰So we have brought to the LORD an offering of the gold articles each man acquired—armlets, bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces—to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.”⁵¹So Moses and Eleazar the priest received from them all the articles made out of gold. ⁵²All the gold that the commanders of thousands and of hundreds presented as an offering to the LORD weighed 16,750 shekels.

Summary

In Numbers 31:51, after the Israelite soldiers returned from battle, they presented an offering of gold to the Lord as a token of thanksgiving for the victory He had granted them. This act of giving back to God acknowledges His sovereignty and provision in their lives. It serves as a reminder for believers to express gratitude to God for His faithfulness and blessings, recognizing that all good things come from Him. The offering of gold symbolizes the value and significance of honoring God with the best of what we have, reflecting a heart of worship and obedience.

Commentary

Numbers 31:51

The Voluntary Offering

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Berean Standard Bible

So Moses and Eleazar the priest received from them all the articles made out of gold.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.

Bible in Basic English

So Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them, even all the worked ornaments.

Free Bible Version

Moses and Eleazar the priest accepted from them all the objects made out of gold.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.

One Unity Resource Bible

Moses [Drawn out] and Eleazar [Help of God] the priest took their gold, even all worked jewels.

Translation for Translators

So Eleazar and Moses/I accepted the gold items that they brought.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Moses and Eleazar the priest received from them the gold and all the articles of craftsmanship.

Noah Webster Bible

And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.

World English Bible

Moses and Eleazar the priest took their gold, even all worked jewels.

Young's Literal Translation

And Moses receiveth — Eleazar the priest also — the gold from them, every made vessel,