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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Study Notes — Numbers 7:13
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- Cross References
- Numbers 7:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 7:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 7:13
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 7:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 7:13
- Sermons on Numbers 7:13
Context — Offerings of Dedication
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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 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
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 7:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 7:13
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 7:13
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 7:13
Sermons on Numbers 7:13
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(Exodus) Exodus 38:18 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the colors used in the hanging for the gate of the court. The blue represents Christ's deity, as he came from heaven. The |
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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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Death in the Pot Christ the Answer by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of making unintentional mistakes and the regret that comes with them. He emphasizes that many of us can relate to this experience an |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |







