Numbers 7:85

Verse

Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.

American Standard Version (1901)

each silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary;

Bible in Basic English

The weight of every silver plate was a hundred and thirty shekels, and of every basin seventy; the weight of all the silver of the vessels was two thousand and four hundred shekels, by the scale of the holy place;

Free Bible Version

Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each bowl weighed seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver was two thousand four hundred shekels, (using the sanctuary shekel standard).

King James (Authorized) Version

Each charger of silver weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:

One Unity Resource Bible

each silver platter weighing one hundred thirty shekels [3.25 lb; 1.47 g], and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the utensils two thousand four hundred shekels [6 lb; 2.72 kg], after the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel is 0.4oz; 11.34 g);

Unlocked Literal Bible

Each silver platter weighed 130 shekels and each bowl weighed seventy shekels. All the silver vessels weighed 2,400 shekels, by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel.

Noah Webster Bible

Each charger of silver weighing a hundred and thirty shekels , each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred shekels , after the shekel of the sanctuary:

World English Bible

each silver platter weighing one hundred thirty shekels, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary;

Young's Literal Translation

a hundred and thirty [shekels] each silver dish, and each bowl seventy; all the silver of the vessels [is] two thousand and four hundred [shekels], by the shekel of the sanctuary.

Context

Offerings of Dedication

⁸⁴So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes. ⁸⁵Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.

Summary

This verse concludes the detailed account of the offerings brought by the tribal leaders for the dedication of the altar. Each leader presented identical offerings, demonstrating unity and equality among the tribes in their devotion to God. The generosity and sincerity of their gifts reflected their commitment to the Lord and their desire to seek His favor. Through these offerings, the leaders expressed their gratitude and reverence for God, setting an example of wholehearted worship and obedience for the Israelites to follow.

Commentary