Numbers 31:51
Numbers 31:51 in Multiple Translations
So Moses and Eleazar the priest received from them all the articles made out of gold.
And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.
And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.
So Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them, even all the worked ornaments.
Moses and Eleazar the priest accepted from them all the objects made out of gold.
And Moses and Eleazar the Priest tooke the golde of them, and all wrought iewels,
And Moses receiveth — Eleazar the priest also — the gold from them, every made vessel,
Moses and Eleazar the priest took their gold, even all worked jewels.
And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels.
And Moses and Eleazar the priest received all the gold in divers kinds,
So Eleazar and Moses/I accepted the gold items that they brought.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 31:51
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Numbers 31:51 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקַּ֨ח
מֹשֶׁ֜ה
וְ/אֶלְעָזָ֧ר
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
אֶת
הַ/זָּהָ֖ב
מֵֽ/אִתָּ֑/ם
כֹּ֖ל
כְּלִ֥י
מַעֲשֶֽׂה
וַ/יִּקַּ֨ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֹשֶׁ֜ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
וְ/אֶלְעָזָ֧ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
Conj | N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/זָּהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Art | N-ms
מֵֽ/אִתָּ֑/ם
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep | Suff
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כְּלִ֥י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-ms
מַעֲשֶֽׂה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 31:51
וַ/יִּקַּ֨ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
מֹשֶׁ֜ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
וְ/אֶלְעָזָ֧ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
Conj | N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/זָּהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Art | N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
מֵֽ/אִתָּ֑/ם
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כְּלִ֥י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
מַעֲשֶֽׂה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 31:51
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Context — The Voluntary Offering
49and said, “Your servants have counted the soldiers under our command, and not one of us is missing.
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. 53Each of the soldiers had taken plunder for himself.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 7:2–6 | And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration. They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle. And the LORD said to Moses, “Accept these gifts from them, that they may be used in the work of the Tent of Meeting. And give them to the Levites, to each man according to his service.” So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites. |
Numbers 31:51 Summary
This verse shows how the Israelites gave their gold treasures to the Lord as an offering, which was received by Moses and Eleazar. This act of giving demonstrates their desire to make things right with God, similar to the concept of atonement in Numbers 31:50. Just like the Israelites, we can offer our best to the Lord, whether it's our time, talents, or resources, as a way of showing our love and gratitude for His love and forgiveness, as seen in John 3:16. By giving our 'gold articles' to the Lord, we can experience the joy of surrendering our lives to His will and purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the gold articles in Numbers 31:51?
The gold articles represent the spoils of war that the Israelites dedicated to the Lord as an offering, similar to the principle in Exodus 35:5, where the people willingly offered their treasures for the construction of the tabernacle.
Why did Moses and Eleazar the priest receive the gold articles?
Moses and Eleazar received the gold articles as representatives of the Lord, acting as stewards of the offerings, much like the priests in Leviticus 7:7, who were responsible for handling the sacred offerings.
Is this practice of giving gold articles to the Lord still applicable today?
While the specific practice of giving gold articles may not be directly applicable today, the principle of giving our best to the Lord remains, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:7, where believers are encouraged to give cheerfully and generously to the Lord's work.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement mentioned in the previous verse?
The gold articles received by Moses and Eleazar serve as a tangible representation of the Israelites' desire to make atonement for themselves before the Lord, as stated in Numbers 31:50, demonstrating their willingness to acknowledge and repent of their sins, in line with the teachings of Psalm 51:17, which emphasizes the importance of a broken and contrite heart in seeking forgiveness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can offer my 'gold articles' to the Lord, surrendering my treasures and desires to His will?
- How can I, like the Israelites, demonstrate my commitment to making atonement for my sins and seeking the Lord's forgiveness?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, participate in the Lord's work and give generously to His cause, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of stewardship and responsible handling of the resources God has entrusted to me?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 31:51
And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them,.... For it seems the several things before mentioned were all of gold: even all wrought jewels; or "vessels of work" (h) or wrought vessels, or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 31:51
And the officers which were over thousands of the host, the captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, came near unto Moses: Officers ... said ... there lacketh not one man of us.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 31:51
25–54. The apportionment of the spoil. Those who fought and those who remained behind were to receive equal shares. This was an ancient custom, which was traced to the action of David (1 Samuel 30:24 f.). But before the appropriation by individuals, a religious tax was to be paid. The fighters were to pay from their share 1/500th to the priests, and the others 1/50th to the Levites. Such a tax is not mentioned elsewhere in the O.T., but perhaps, like the foregoing regulation, it had an ancient custom behind it. Mohammed, whose religion was ultimately based on the O.T., enjoined a similar tax of 1/5th (Koran viii. 42, cited by Gray).