Numbers 7:78
Numbers 7:78 in Multiple Translations
On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near.
¶ On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered:
On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali:
On the twelfth day Ahira, the son of Enan, chief of the children of Naphtali:
The twelfth day Ahira, son of Enan, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali, came forward.
The twelfth day Ahira the sonne of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali offred,
On the twelfth day, the prince of the sons of Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan; —
On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali,
On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered :
The twelfth day the prince of the sons of Nephtali, Ahira the son of Enan,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 7:78
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Numbers 7:78 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/יוֹם֙
שְׁנֵ֣ים
עָשָׂ֣ר
י֔וֹם
נָשִׂ֖יא
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
נַפְתָּלִ֑י
אֲחִירַ֖ע
בֶּן
עֵינָֽן
בְּ/יוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
שְׁנֵ֣ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עָשָׂ֣ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
י֔וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
N-ms
נָשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
נַפְתָּלִ֑י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
Naphtali
N-proper
אֲחִירַ֖ע
ʼĂchîyraʻ
H299
Ahira
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֵינָֽן
ʻÊynân
H5881
Enan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:78
בְּ/יוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
שְׁנֵ֣ים
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.
עָשָׂ֣ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
י֔וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
נָשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | 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.
נַפְתָּלִ֑י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
"Naphtali"
N-proper
Naphtali was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was born to Bilhah, Rachel's servant, and is first mentioned in Genesis 30:8. Naphtali's descendants lived in the region of Galilee.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.8; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Dan (H1835H); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006) Also named: Nephthaleim (Νεφθαλείμ "Naphtali" G3508) § Naphtali = "wrestling" 1) the 5th son of Jacob and the 2nd by Bilhah the handmaid of Rachel 2) the tribe descended from Naphtali the son of Jacob 3) the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Naphtali. See also: Genesis 30:8; Judges 1:33; Psalms 68:28.
אֲחִירַ֖ע
ʼĂchîyraʻ
H299
"Ahira"
N-proper
Ahira was a leader of the Israelite tribe of Naphtali, first mentioned in Numbers 1:15. His name means 'my brother is evil', and he played a role in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.15; son of: Enan (H5881) § Ahira = "my brother is evil" a chief of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ahira. See also: Numbers 1:15; Numbers 7:78; Numbers 10:27.
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.
עֵינָֽן
ʻÊynân
H5881
"Enan"
N-proper
Enan means having eyes, an Israelite living during the time of the wilderness. He was a prince of the tribe of Naphtali and the father of Ahira, mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.15; father of: Ahira (H0299) § Enan = "having eyes" a prince of the tribe of Naphtali at the census at Mount Sinai
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Enan. Compare H2704 (חֲצַר עֵינָן). See also: Numbers 1:15; Numbers 7:78; Numbers 10:27.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:78
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
76one male goat for a sin offering;
77and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Ocran.
78On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near.
79His 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; 80one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:15 | and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.” |
| 2 | Numbers 2:29 | Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan, |
Numbers 7:78 Summary
[Numbers 7:78 tells us that Ahira, the leader of the Naphtalites, came to present his tribe's offering to God on the twelfth day of the dedication of the altar. This event shows us the importance of individual and corporate worship, as each tribe brought their unique gifts to the Lord. Just like Ahira, we can draw near to God and offer ourselves and our resources to Him, as seen in Romans 12:1-2. By doing so, we can experience a deeper sense of unity and commitment to God's covenant, just as the Israelites did in Numbers 7:1-89.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ahira son of Enan in the Bible?
Ahira son of Enan was the leader of the Naphtalites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as mentioned in Numbers 7:78. He is also listed among the leaders of the tribes in Numbers 1:15 and Numbers 10:27.
What was the significance of the twelfth day in Numbers 7:78?
The twelfth day marked the final day of the dedication of the altar, where each of the twelve tribes presented their offerings to the Lord, as seen in Numbers 7:1-89. This event was a celebration of the tribes' unity and commitment to God's covenant.
What can we learn from Ahira's role as a leader in Numbers 7:78?
As a leader, Ahira demonstrated obedience and faithfulness to God's commands, as seen in his participation in the dedication of the altar. This is reminiscent of the qualities of leaders in the Bible, such as Moses, who led the Israelites with humility and faith, as seen in Exodus 3:1-4:17.
How does Numbers 7:78 relate to the broader theme of worship in the Bible?
Numbers 7:78 highlights the importance of individual and corporate worship, as each tribe presented their unique offerings to the Lord. This theme is echoed in other passages, such as Psalm 100:1-5, which encourages all nations to worship God with joy and thanksgiving.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'draw near' to God, as Ahira did in Numbers 7:78, and how can I apply this in my own life?
- How can I, like Ahira, demonstrate leadership and faithfulness in my own community, whether at home, work, or church?
- What are some ways I can offer myself and my resources to God, just as the tribes of Israel presented their offerings in Numbers 7:1-89?
- How can I balance individual worship with corporate worship, as seen in Numbers 7:78, and what role should each play in my spiritual life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:78
On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, [offered]. See Numbers 1:15.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:78
His offering was 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 flour