Numbers 7:14
Numbers 7:14 in Multiple Translations
one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
One spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense:
one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense;
One gold spoon of ten shekels, full of spice for burning;
He also presented a gold dish that weighed ten shekels filled with incense. As sacrifices he brought
An incense cup of gold of tenne shekels, ful of incense,
one golden spoon of ten [shekels], full of perfume;
one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;
One spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense:
A little mortar of ten sides of gold full of incense:
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 7:14
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Numbers 7:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כַּ֥ף
אַחַ֛ת
עֲשָׂרָ֥ה
זָהָ֖ב
מְלֵאָ֥ה
קְטֹֽרֶת
כַּ֥ף
kaph
H3709
palm
N-fs
אַחַ֛ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
עֲשָׂרָ֥ה
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
זָהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
מְלֵאָ֥ה
mâlêʼ
H4392
full
Adj
קְטֹֽרֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
incense
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:14
כַּ֥ף
kaph
H3709
"palm"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to the palm of the hand, like in Exodus 29 where it describes the priest's hands being filled with offerings. It can also symbolize power or strength, like in Psalm 16. It's about the hand or its shape.
Definition: : palm/hand 1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand 1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand 1b) power 1c) sole (of the foot) 1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects 1d1) of thigh-joint 1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow) 1d3) hollow (of sling) 1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees) 1d5) handles (as bent)
Usage: Occurs in 180 OT verses. KJV: branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Psalms 7:4.
אַחַ֛ת
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.
עֲשָׂרָ֥ה
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
זָהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
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.
מְלֵאָ֥ה
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.
קְטֹֽרֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
"incense"
N-fs
Incense refers to a sweet smoke from burning sacrifices, used in worship and perfume. It symbolizes a pleasing aroma to God, found in Leviticus and other books.
Definition: 1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice 1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice 1b) incense 1c) perfume
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: (sweet) incense, perfume. See also: Exodus 25:6; Numbers 7:50; Psalms 66:15.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 7:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 7:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 7:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 7:14
- Sermons on Numbers 7:14
Context — Offerings of Dedication
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; 16one male goat for a sin offering;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 25:14–15 | They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. |
| 2 | Exodus 30:34–38 | The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. You are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD. Anyone who makes something like it to enjoy its fragrance shall be cut off from his people.” |
| 3 | 1 Kings 7:50 | the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place ) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. |
| 4 | Exodus 35:8 | olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; |
| 5 | Numbers 4:7 | Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 4:22 | the wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers of purest gold; and the gold doors of the temple: the inner doors to the Most Holy Place as well as the doors of the main hall. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Exodus 30:7–8 | And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 24:14 | When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada to make with it the articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD. |
Numbers 7:14 Summary
In Numbers 7:14, we see a gold dish filled with incense, which represents our prayers rising up to God as a sweet fragrance. This reminds us that our worship should be thoughtful and intentional, using the resources God has given us to honor Him (1 Corinthians 10:31). Just as the incense was carefully prepared and offered to God, we should strive to offer our lives as a 'sweet fragrance' to Him, symbolizing our reverence and devotion. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can use our lives to worship God, just as the incense was used to worship Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the gold dish in Numbers 7:14?
The gold dish represents a vessel for worship, as incense was used to symbolize prayer and reverence towards God, similar to what is described in Revelation 8:3-4, where incense represents the prayers of the saints.
Why was incense used in the offerings?
Incense was used to represent the prayers and worship of the people, rising up to God as a sweet fragrance, as seen in Psalm 141:2, where David asks God to regard his prayer as incense.
What is the importance of the weight of the gold dish?
The weight of the gold dish, ten shekels, may signify a specific standard or portion, similar to the measurements used in the construction of the tabernacle in Exodus 25:10-40, emphasizing the importance of precision and obedience in worship.
How does this verse relate to our worship today?
This verse reminds us that our worship should be thoughtful and intentional, using the resources God has given us to honor Him, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31, where we are encouraged to do everything for the glory of God.
Reflection Questions
- What role does incense play in my personal worship, and how can I use it to symbolize my prayers to God?
- In what ways can I offer my life as a 'sweet fragrance' to God, as represented by the incense in this verse?
- How can I ensure that my worship is thoughtful and intentional, using the resources God has given me to honor Him?
- What are some ways I can practically apply the principle of precision and obedience in my own worship, as seen in the weight of the gold dish?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:14
One spoon of ten [shekels] of gold, c. Its weight was according to the shekels, its matter of gold it weighed four ounces, one drachm, and nine grains, and was worth about seven pounds and ten
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:14
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 7:14
Ten shekels of gold, and therefore belonging to the altar of incense.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 7:14
Verse 14. One spoon] כף caph, a censer, on which they put the incense. See Exodus 25:29. It is worthy of remark that the different tribes are represented here as bringing their offerings precisely in the same order in which they encamped about the tabernacle. See Numbers 2:1-31 and Numbers 10:13-27. 1. JUDAH ... the chief 2. ISSACHAR . . . 3. ZEBULUN . . . Nahshon, Nethaneel, Eliab, Numbers 7:12 Numbers 7:18 Numbers 7:24 East 4. REUBEN . . . 5.
SIMEON . . . 6. GAD . . . Elizur, Shelumiel, Eliasaph, Numbers 7:30 Numbers 7:36 Numbers 7:42 South 7. EPHRAIM . . . 8. MANASSEH . . . 9. BENJAMIN . . . Elishama, Gamaliel, Abidan, Numbers 7:48 Numbers 7:54 Numbers 7:60 West 10. DAN . . . 11. ASHER . . . 12. NAPHTALI . . .
Ahiezer, Pagiel, Ahira, Numbers 7:66 Numbers 7:72 Numbers 7:78 North It is worthy of remark also, that every tribe offers the same kind of offering, and in the same quantity, to show, that as every tribe was equally indebted to God for its support, so each should testify an equal sense of obligation. Besides, the vessels were all sacrificial vessels, and the animals were all clean animals, such as were proper for sacrifices; and therefore every thing was intended to point out that the people were to be a holy people, fully dedicated to God, and that God was to dwell among them; hence there were fine flour and oil, for a meat-offering, Numbers 7:13. A bullock, a ram, and a lamb, for a burnt-offering, Numbers 7:15-16. Five oxen, five rams, five he-goats, and five lambs, for a peace-offering, Numbers 7:17. Thus, as the priests, altars, &c., were anointed, and the tabernacle dedicated, so the people, by this offering, became consecrated to God. Therefore every act here was a religious act. "Thus," says Mr. Ainsworth, "by sacrifices of all sorts, figuring the death of Christ, and the benefits that were to be received thereby, they reconciled and made themselves and theirs acceptable to God, and were made partakers of his grace, to remission of sins, and sanctification through faith, and in the work of the Holy Ghost, in the communion and feeling whereof they rejoiced before God."
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 7:14
14. One spoon… of gold, full of incense — Since incense symbolizes prayer, there is here strikingly typified the duty of accompanying our gifts to the Lord with earnest supplication.
Sermons on Numbers 7:14
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(Through the Bible) Leviticus 16-20 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the moral decay and corruption in society, particularly in relation to the portrayal of sinful acts in movies. He emphasizes that God's peopl |
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Obedience and Love by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the spiritual realm beyond rational explanation. He encourages the audience to read the Bible with a mindset |
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Study Notes - the Tabernacle by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the purpose and typology of the tabernacle, highlighting how God used offerings and rituals to mend the broken fellowship with sinful man. The tabernacl |
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The Divine Basis of All Acceptable Prayer by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the divine foundation of acceptable prayer, highlighting that true prayer is rooted in the moral excellencies of Jesus Christ, which must be present in |
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The Sweet Fragrance of Prayer by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes that true prayer is a sweet fragrance to God, likening it to the golden incense offered in the Old Testament, which symbolizes the heartfelt supplications of |
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The Seventh Seal and the Beginning of the Trumpets by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the opening of the seventh seal in Revelation, signifying the beginning of the prophetic judgments of God. The seventh seal encompasses the subsequent |
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Oil for the Light by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the pressing need for a true knowledge and understanding of the Holy Spirit and His work. The speaker highlights that living in the good of t |