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Numbers 7:13

Numbers 7:13 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;

And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

and 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;

And 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;

His offering 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.

And his offring was a siluer charger of an hundreth and thirtie shekels weight, a siluer boule of seuenty shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuarie, both ful of fine floure, mingled with oyle, for a meate offring,

And 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;

and his offering was: 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;

And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was a hundred and thirty shekels , one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat-offering:

And his offering was a silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

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Numbers 7:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/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
וְ/קָרְבָּנ֞/וֹ qorbân H7133 offering Conj | 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 7:13

וְ/קָרְבָּנ֞/וֹ qorbân H7133 "offering" Conj | 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 7:13

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Context — Offerings of Dedication

11And the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.” 12On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering.

13His 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;

14one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; 15one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Exodus 30:13 Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD.
2 Exodus 37:16 He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.
3 Leviticus 2:1 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it,
4 Exodus 25:29 You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.
5 Zechariah 14:20 On that day, HOLY TO THE LORD will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, and the cooking pots in the house of the LORD will be like the sprinkling bowls before the altar.
6 Matthew 14:11 John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
7 1 Kings 7:45 and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze.
8 Ezra 1:9–10 This was the inventory: 30 gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 silver utensils, 30 gold bowls, 410 matching silver bowls, and 1,000 other articles.
9 Daniel 5:2 Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines.
10 Ezra 8:25 and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God.

Numbers 7:13 Summary

This verse, Numbers 7:13, tells us about the offerings presented by Nahshon, the leader of the tribe of Judah, for the dedication of the altar. He gave one silver platter and one silver bowl, filled with fine flour mixed with oil, as a grain offering to the Lord. This shows us the importance of giving our best to God, just like Nahshon did, and being obedient to His commands, as seen in John 14:15 and Matthew 22:37-40. By following Nahshon's example, we can learn to present ourselves and our resources as an offering to the Lord, and to worship Him with precision, obedience, and generosity, as emphasized in Romans 12:1-2.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the silver platter and bowl in Numbers 7:13?

The silver platter and bowl were part of the offerings presented by Nahshon, the leader of the tribe of Judah, for the dedication of the altar, as instructed by the Lord in Numbers 7:11, and their weights and contents were specified according to the sanctuary shekel, highlighting the importance of precision and obedience in worship, as seen in Exodus 30:13.

Why were the offerings filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering?

The fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering, as described in Numbers 7:13, symbolized the offering of one's best and finest to the Lord, and the use of oil represented the anointing and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, as seen in Leviticus 2:1-2 and 1 Samuel 16:13.

How does this verse relate to the broader context of Numbers 7?

Numbers 7:13 is part of the larger narrative of the dedication of the altar, where each of the twelve leaders of the tribes of Israel presented their offerings over a period of twelve days, as instructed by the Lord in Numbers 7:11, demonstrating their unity, obedience, and commitment to the Lord's commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 6:25.

What can we learn from Nahshon's example in Numbers 7:13?

Nahshon's example in Numbers 7:13 teaches us about the importance of following the Lord's instructions and presenting our best offerings to Him, as seen in Malachi 3:10 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, and demonstrates the value of obedience, generosity, and faithfulness in our relationship with God, as emphasized in Psalm 37:3-7.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse reveal about the character of Nahshon and the tribe of Judah, and how can we apply these qualities to our own lives?
  2. How does the use of specific weights and measures in Numbers 7:13 reflect the attention to detail and precision required in our worship and service to the Lord?
  3. What does the grain offering, filled with fine flour mixed with oil, represent in our own lives, and how can we offer our best to the Lord in our daily lives?
  4. In what ways can we, like Nahshon, present ourselves and our resources as an offering to the Lord, and what might this look like in our daily lives?
  5. How does this verse encourage us to think about the importance of unity and cooperation among believers, as seen in the collective offerings of the twelve tribes of Israel?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:13

And his offering [was] one silver charger,.... Or dish, like one of those used in the shewbread table to hold the bread in, only they were of gold, this of silver, and belonged to the altar of burnt

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:13

And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah: And he that offered his offering the first day was Nabshon.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 7:13

One silver charger, a large dish or platter; of which see , to be employed about the altar of burnt-offering, or in the court, not in the sanctuary, for all its vessels were of gold.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 7:13

Verse 13. One silver charger] קערת kaarath, a dish, or deep bowl, in which they kneaded the paste. See Exodus 25:29. One silver bowl] מזרק mizrak, a bason, to receive the blood of the sacrifice in. See Clarke on Exodus 27:3.

Cambridge Bible on Numbers 7:13

13. charger] a dish. Cf. Exodus 25:29; Exodus 37:16.

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 7:13

13. Charger — Rather, a dish or bowl for receiving water or blood. Throughout this chapter, and nowhere else, it is incorrectly translated charger; but in Numbers 4:7; Exodus 25:29; Exodus 37:16, it is rendered dish.

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Derek Prince Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship by Derek Prince In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of praise and the importance of thanking and praising God. He uses the example of Jonah, who was in the belly of a fish and prayed f
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Albert Leckie Christ in the Offering - Part 2 by Albert Leckie Albert Leckie explores the significance of the meal offering in Leviticus 2, emphasizing how it represents the perfect life and service of Jesus Christ. He highlights the various w
Jim Flanigan Christ in 05 in the Offerings by Jim Flanigan In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of studying the offerings in the Bible and finding the Lord Jesus in all parts of Scripture. The speaker mentions that they hav
Neil Fraser Studies in the Psalms 05 Handfuls From God by Neil Fraser In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their 45 years of full-time service for the Lord, emphasizing that they have never asked people for money. They highlight the idea that accu
John Gill The Meat-Offering Typical Both of Christ, and of His People. by John Gill John Gill preaches on the meat-offering as a type of Christ and His people, emphasizing that the fine flour represents the purity and excellence of Christ, who is the ultimate sacr

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