Numbers 7:31
Numbers 7:31 in Multiple Translations
His 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;
His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:
his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;
His offering was one silver plate, a hundred and thirty shekels in weight, one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the scale of the holy place; the two of them full of the best meal mixed with oil for a meal offering;
The offering he presented was a silver plate that weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and a silver bowl that weighed seventy shekels (using the sanctuary shekel standard). They were both filled with the best flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering.
His offring was a siluer charger of an hundreth and thirtie shekels weight, a siluer boule of seuentie shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both ful of fine floure, mingled with oyle, for a meate offring,
his offering is one silver dish, its weight a hundred and thirty [shekels]; one silver bowl of seventy shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of flour mixed with oil, for a present;
gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;
His offering was one silver charger, of the weight of a hundred and thirty shekels , one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat-offering:
Offered a silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty sides, a silver bowl of seventy sides according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:
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Numbers 7:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קָרְבָּנ֞/וֹ
קַֽעֲרַת
כֶּ֣סֶף
אַחַ֗ת
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
וּ/מֵאָה֮
מִשְׁקָלָ/הּ֒
מִזְרָ֤ק
אֶחָד֙
כֶּ֔סֶף
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
שֶׁ֖קֶל
בְּ/שֶׁ֣קֶל
הַ/קֹּ֑דֶשׁ
שְׁנֵי/הֶ֣ם
מְלֵאִ֗ים
סֹ֛לֶת
בְּלוּלָ֥ה
בַ/שֶּׁ֖מֶן
לְ/מִנְחָֽה
קָרְבָּנ֞/וֹ
qorbân
H7133
offering
N-ms | Suff
קַֽעֲרַת
qᵉʻârâh
H7086
dish
N-fs
כֶּ֣סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
אַחַ֗ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
וּ/מֵאָה֮
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
מִשְׁקָלָ/הּ֒
mishqâl
H4948
weight
N-ms | Suff
מִזְרָ֤ק
mizrâq
H4219
bowl
N-ms
אֶחָד֙
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
shibʻîym
H7657
seventy
Adj
שֶׁ֖קֶל
sheqel
H8255
shekel
N-ms
בְּ/שֶׁ֣קֶל
sheqel
H8255
shekel
Prep | N-ms
הַ/קֹּ֑דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Art | N-ms
שְׁנֵי/הֶ֣ם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj | Suff
מְלֵאִ֗ים
mâlêʼ
H4392
full
Adj
סֹ֛לֶת
çôleth
H5560
fine flour
N-fs
בְּלוּלָ֥ה
bâlal
H1101
to mix
V-Qal-Inf-c
בַ/שֶּׁ֖מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Prep | N-ms
לְ/מִנְחָֽה
minchâh
H4503
offering
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:31
קָרְבָּנ֞/וֹ
qorbân
H7133
"offering"
N-ms | Suff
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.
קַֽעֲרַת
qᵉʻârâh
H7086
"dish"
N-fs
This word means a hollowed out dish or platter, like a bowl, as described in Exodus 25:29. It was used for serving food and drink. The KJV translates it as a charger or dish.
Definition: dish, platter
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: charger, dish. See also: Exodus 25:29; Numbers 7:43; Numbers 7:85.
כֶּ֣סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
אַחַ֗ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וּ/מֵאָה֮
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | 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.
מִשְׁקָלָ/הּ֒
mishqâl
H4948
"weight"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means weight or heaviness, often referring to a full weight, like in trade or commerce, as seen in Genesis. It represents a standard unit of measurement.
Definition: heaviness, weight
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (full) weight. See also: Genesis 24:22; 1 Kings 7:47; Jeremiah 52:20.
מִזְרָ֤ק
mizrâq
H4219
"bowl"
N-ms
This word means a bowl or basin, often used for holding liquids like wine. It is also used for tossing or throwing a liquid, like in a ceremonial act. The KJV translates it as 'bason' or 'bowl'.
Definition: 1) bowl, basin 1a) bowl (for wine) 1b) basin (vessel for throwing or tossing a liquid)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bason, bowl. See also: Exodus 27:3; Numbers 7:85; Jeremiah 52:18.
אֶחָד֙
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
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.
שֶׁ֖קֶל
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.
בְּ/שֶׁ֣קֶל
sheqel
H8255
"shekel"
Prep | 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.
הַ/קֹּ֑דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Art | N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
שְׁנֵי/הֶ֣ם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj | Suff
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.
מְלֵאִ֗ים
mâlêʼ
H4392
"full"
Adj
Full means having no empty space, like a full cup or a full heart. It can also mean a large amount, like a multitude of people.
Definition: 1) full, fulness, that which fills 1a) fully (adv)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] she that was with child, fill(-ed, -ed with), full(-ly), multitude, as is worth. See also: Genesis 23:9; Deuteronomy 6:11; Psalms 73:10.
סֹ֛לֶת
çôleth
H5560
"fine flour"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to fine flour, often used in baking and as an offering. It is translated as 'fine flour' or 'meal' in the KJV Bible, and is mentioned in various books, including Leviticus.
Definition: fine flour
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: (fine) flour, meal. See also: Genesis 18:6; Numbers 7:61; Ezekiel 46:14.
בְּלוּלָ֥ה
bâlal
H1101
"to mix"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To feed or anoint, this verb means to give provender to animals or to mix something, like oil. It is used to describe caring for animals or preparing something.
Definition: 1) to mix, mingle, confuse, confound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mingle, confuse 1a2) to mix 1b) (Hithpoel) to mix oneself (among others) 1c) (Hiphil) to fade away
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: anoint, confound, [idiom] fade, mingle, mix (self), give provender, temper. See also: Genesis 11:7; Numbers 7:55; Psalms 92:11.
בַ/שֶּׁ֖מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
לְ/מִנְחָֽה
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:31
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
29and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon.
30On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.
31His 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;
32one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; 33one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;Numbers 7:31 Summary
[Numbers 7:31 tells us about the offerings given by the leader of the Reubenites, which included a silver platter and bowl filled with fine flour mixed with oil. This act of giving represents the best of what God has provided, and it's a symbol of worship and gratitude. Just like the leaders of the tribes of Israel, we can give our best to God by being generous and cheerful in our giving, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 9:7. By doing so, we can honor God and express our gratitude for all that He has done for us, just as the Israelites did in Exodus 25:3-4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the silver platter and bowl in Numbers 7:31?
The silver platter and bowl were part of the offerings given by the leaders of the tribes of Israel, symbolizing their commitment to God and their role in the community, as seen in Exodus 25:3-4 where similar items were used in the tabernacle.
Why did the offerings include fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering?
The fine flour mixed with oil represents the best of what God has provided, and the act of giving it back to Him is a symbol of worship and gratitude, as instructed in Leviticus 2:1-2, where grain offerings were to be made to the Lord.
What is the importance of the sanctuary shekel in this verse?
The sanctuary shekel was a standard unit of measurement for the items used in the tabernacle, ensuring that all offerings were given in a uniform and acceptable manner to God, as established in Exodus 30:13, where the sanctuary shekel is first mentioned.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us of the importance of giving our best to God, just as the leaders of the tribes of Israel did, and to do so in a way that is pleasing and acceptable to Him, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 9:7, where we are told to give cheerfully and generously.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can give my best to God, just as the leaders of the tribes of Israel did in Numbers 7:31?
- How can I ensure that my offerings to God, whether financial or through service, are given in a way that is pleasing and acceptable to Him?
- What role does gratitude play in my relationship with God, and how can I express my gratitude to Him in a meaningful way, as seen in the grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil?
- In what ways can I use the resources God has given me to worship and honor Him, just as the silver platter and bowl were used in the tabernacle?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:31
His offering [was] one silver charger,.... [See comments on Numbers 7:13].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:31
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