Numbers 7:23
Numbers 7:23 in Multiple Translations
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar.
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Nethanel the son of Zuar.
And for the peace-offerings, two oxen, five male sheep, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethanel, the son of Zuar.
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering of Nethanel, son of Zuar.
And for peace offrings, two bullockes, fiue rammes, fiue hee goates, fiue lambes of a yeere olde: this was the offring of Nethaneel the sonne of Zuar.
and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this [is] the offering of Nethaneel son of Zuar.
and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar.
And for a sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
And for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Nathanael the son of Suar.
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Numbers 7:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/זֶ֣בַח
הַ/שְּׁלָמִים֮
בָּקָ֣ר
שְׁנַיִם֒
אֵילִ֤ם
חֲמִשָּׁה֙
עַתּוּדִ֣ים
חֲמִשָּׁ֔ה
כְּבָשִׂ֥ים
בְּנֵי
שָׁנָ֖ה
חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה
זֶ֛ה
קָרְבַּ֥ן
נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
צוּעָֽר
וּ/לְ/זֶ֣בַח
zebach
H2077
sacrifice
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הַ/שְּׁלָמִים֮
shelem
H8002
peace offering
Art | N-mp
בָּקָ֣ר
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
N-cs
שְׁנַיִם֒
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
אֵילִ֤ם
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-mp
חֲמִשָּׁה֙
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
עַתּוּדִ֣ים
ʻattûwd
H6260
goat
N-mp
חֲמִשָּׁ֔ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
כְּבָשִׂ֥ים
kebes
H3532
lamb
N-mp
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
זֶ֛ה
zeh
H2088
this
Pron
קָרְבַּ֥ן
qorbân
H7133
offering
N-ms
נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
Nethanel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
צוּעָֽר
Tsûwʻâr
H6686
Zuar
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:23
וּ/לְ/זֶ֣בַח
zebach
H2077
"sacrifice"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.
Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.
הַ/שְּׁלָמִים֮
shelem
H8002
"peace offering"
Art | N-mp
A peace offering is a voluntary sacrifice to show thanks, like the ones described in Leviticus. It's a way to express gratitude and friendship with God. The Israelites gave these offerings to celebrate special occasions.
Definition: 1) peace offering, requital, sacrifice for alliance or friendship 1a) voluntary sacrifice of thanks
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: peace offering. See also: Exodus 20:24; Numbers 7:53; Proverbs 7:14.
בָּקָ֣ר
bâqâr
H1241
"cattle"
N-cs
Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.
Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.
שְׁנַיִם֒
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
אֵילִ֤ם
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-mp
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
חֲמִשָּׁה֙
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
עַתּוּדִ֣ים
ʻattûwd
H6260
"goat"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word can refer to a full-grown male goat, like the ones used in sacrifices in Leviticus. It can also be used figuratively to describe leaders or important people, like the chiefs of the tribes of Israel in Numbers.
Definition: ram, he-goat, chief one
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: chief one, (he) goat, ram. See also: Genesis 31:10; Numbers 7:88; Psalms 50:9.
חֲמִשָּׁ֔ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
כְּבָשִׂ֥ים
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
N-mp
This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.
Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
זֶ֛ה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
קָרְבַּ֥ן
qorbân
H7133
"offering"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an offering or sacrifice brought near to the altar, and is used in the Bible to describe the sacrifices made by the Israelites. In Leviticus 1:2, it describes the burnt offering presented to God.
Definition: offering, oblation Also means: qur.ban (קֻרְבָּן "offering" H7133B)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: oblation, that is offered, offering. See also: Leviticus 1:2; Numbers 7:3; Ezekiel 40:43.
נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
"Nethanel"
N-proper
Nethanel was a chief of the tribe of Issachar and his name means 'given of God', as noted in the book of Numbers and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Zechariah (H2148Z), Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Nethaneel = "given of God" 1) son of Zuar and a chief of the tribe of Issachar at the exodus 2) the 4th son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) a priest in the reign of David who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought from the house of Obed-edom 4) a representative of the priestly family of Jedaiah in the time of Joiakim 5) a priest of the family of Pashur who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a Levite, father of Shemaiah the scribe in the reign of David 7) a Levite, son of Obed-edom 8) a chief of the Levites in the reign of king Josiah of Judah 9) a prince of Judah in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who was sent by the king to teach in the cities of the kingdom 10) a Levite of the sons of Asaph who played a musical instrument at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 10a) perhaps the same as 5
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Nethaneel. See also: Numbers 1:8; 1 Chronicles 24:6; Nehemiah 12:36.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
צוּעָֽר
Tsûwʻâr
H6686
"Zuar"
N-proper
Zuar was an Israelite who lived during the time of Moses and the Exodus. He was the father of Nethanel, a leader of the tribe of Issachar. Zuar's name means littleness.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.8; father of: Nethanel (H5417) § Zuar = "littleness" father of Nethaneel, the chief of the tribe of Issachar at the time of the exodus and an assistant of Moses
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zuar. See also: Numbers 1:8; Numbers 7:18; Numbers 10:15.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:23
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
21one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
22one male goat for a sin offering;
23and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar.
24On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near. 25His 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;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 7:11–13 | Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD: If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread. |
| 2 | Proverbs 7:14 | “I have made my peace offerings; today I have paid my vows. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 8:63 | And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. |
| 4 | Colossians 1:1 | Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, |
Numbers 7:23 Summary
This verse, Numbers 7:23, describes the peace offering made by Nethanel son of Zuar as part of the dedication of the tabernacle. The peace offering was a way of expressing gratitude and worship to God, and it symbolized the restoration of fellowship between God and His people, as seen in Leviticus 3:1-17. Just like Nethanel, we can demonstrate our love and gratitude to God through our actions and offerings, as encouraged in Romans 12:1-2 and Hebrews 13:15-16. By following God's instructions and being obedient, we can deepen our relationship with Him, as taught in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Matthew 5:18-19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the peace offering in Numbers 7:23?
The peace offering in Numbers 7:23 symbolizes the restoration of fellowship between God and His people, as seen in Leviticus 3:1-17, and is a key part of the dedication of the tabernacle, as described in Numbers 7:1-89.
Who was Nethanel son of Zuar, and why is he mentioned in this verse?
Nethanel son of Zuar was a leader of the tribe of Issachar, as listed in Numbers 1:8, and his offering is recorded in Numbers 7:23 as part of the dedication of the tabernacle, highlighting the importance of individual contributions to the community's worship, as emphasized in Romans 12:4-5.
What can we learn from the specifics of Nethanel's offering, such as the number and types of animals?
The specifics of Nethanel's offering, including the number and types of animals, demonstrate the attention to detail and obedience to God's instructions, as outlined in Numbers 7:1-89, and reflect the importance of following God's commands, as taught in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Matthew 5:18-19.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Numbers?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of Numbers, which tells the story of the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, and the dedication of the tabernacle, as described in Numbers 7:1-89, marks an important milestone in their journey, as they prepare to enter the land, as promised in Numbers 1:1 and Deuteronomy 1:6-3:29.
Reflection Questions
- What does the peace offering in Numbers 7:23 teach me about the importance of fellowship with God and with others?
- How can I, like Nethanel, contribute to the worship and service of my community, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25?
- What role do obedience and attention to detail play in my relationship with God, as seen in Numbers 7:1-89 and Matthew 5:18-19?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my gratitude and worship to God through my actions and offerings, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5 and Romans 12:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:23
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings,.... [See comments on Numbers 7:17]. Nethaneel the son of Zuar; see Numbers 1:8.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:23
He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine
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