Numbers 7:42
Numbers 7:42 in Multiple Translations
On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.
¶ On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:
On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad:
On the sixth day Eliasaph, the son of Reuel, chief of the children of Gad:
The sixth day Eliasaph, son of Deuel, the leader of the tribe of Gad, came forward.
The sixt day Eliasaph the sonne of Deuel prince of the children of Gad offred.
On the sixth day, the prince of the sons of Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel; —
On the sixth day, Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad,
On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered :
The sixth day the prince of the sons of Gad, Eliasaph the son of Duel,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 7:42
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Numbers 7:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/יּוֹם֙
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֔י
נָשִׂ֖יא
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
גָ֑ד
אֶלְיָסָ֖ף
בֶּן
דְּעוּאֵֽל
בַּ/יּוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֔י
shishshîy
H8345
sixth
Art | Adj
נָשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
גָ֑ד
Gâd
H1410
Gad
N-proper
אֶלְיָסָ֖ף
ʼElyâçâph
H460
Eliasaph
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
דְּעוּאֵֽל
Dᵉʻûwʼêl
H1845
Deuel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:42
בַּ/יּוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֔י
shishshîy
H8345
"sixth"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means sixth, like the sixth day of the week. It is used to describe order or sequence, as seen in Genesis 1:31. This word helps us understand time and patterns in the biblical account.
Definition: 1) sixth 1a) sixth (ordinal number) 1b) sixth (as fraction)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: sixth (part). See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Chronicles 12:12; Haggai 1:15.
נָשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
גָ֑ד
Gâd
H1410
"Gad"
N-proper
Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the founder of the tribe of Gad, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was also the name of a prophet during David's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.22.5 § Gad = "troop" 1) seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah's handmaid, and full brother of Asher. 2) the tribe descended from Gad 3) a prophet during the time of David; appears to have joined David when in the hold; reappears in connection with the punishment for taking a census; also assisted in the arrangements for the musical service of the "house of God"
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: Gad. See also: Genesis 30:11; Joshua 22:10; Jeremiah 49:1.
אֶלְיָסָ֖ף
ʼElyâçâph
H460
"Eliasaph"
N-proper
Elyasaph was an Israelite who lived during the time of the wilderness census. He was a Gadite chief and a head of the Gershonites, and his name means God has added in Hebrew.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.3.24; son of: Lael (H3815) § Eliasaph = "God has added" 1) a Gadite chief in the wilderness census 2) a head of the Gershonites
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Eliasaph. See also: Numbers 1:14; Numbers 7:42; Numbers 10:20.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
דְּעוּאֵֽל
Dᵉʻûwʼêl
H1845
"Deuel"
N-proper
Deuel was an Israelite, also called Reuel, whose name means they know God. He was the father of Eliasaph, a captain of the tribe of Gad during the wilderness journey.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.14; father of: Eliasaph (H0460); also called Reuel at Num.2.14; Also named: re.u.el (רְעוּאֵל "Reuel" H7467I) § Deuel = "they know God" father of Eliasaph, the captain of the tribe of Gad at the time of the numbering of the people at Sinai, also called 'Reuel'
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Deuel. See also: Numbers 1:14; Numbers 7:47; Numbers 10:20.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:42
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
40one male goat for a sin offering;
41and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.
42On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.
43His 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; 44one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:14 | from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel; |
| 2 | Numbers 2:14 | Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel, |
Numbers 7:42 Summary
[This verse tells us about Eliasaph, the leader of the Gadites, who came forward on the sixth day to present his offerings to the Lord, as part of the dedication of the altar. This event, described in Numbers 7:1-89, shows how each of the twelve tribes of Israel participated in worshiping and honoring God. By looking at Eliasaph's example, we can learn about the importance of faithful service and obedience to God's commands, as seen in Exodus 18:21 and Numbers 27:16-17. We are encouraged to draw near to the Lord, just as Eliasaph did, and to demonstrate our commitment to God's plan and promises in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Eliasaph son of Deuel?
Eliasaph son of Deuel was the leader of the Gadites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as mentioned in Numbers 7:42 and Numbers 10:20. He played a significant role in the offerings and dedications of the Israelites.
What is the significance of the sixth day in this context?
The sixth day in Numbers 7:42 refers to the sixth day of the dedication of the altar, where each of the twelve tribes presented their offerings to the Lord, as described in Numbers 7:1-89. This series of offerings demonstrated the unity and commitment of the Israelites to God's covenant.
What can we learn from the leadership of Eliasaph son of Deuel?
Eliasaph's leadership, as seen in Numbers 7:42, teaches us about the importance of faithful service and obedience to God's commands, as emphasized in Exodus 18:21 and Numbers 27:16-17. His example encourages us to step forward in faith and serve the Lord with humility and integrity.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of Numbers?
Numbers 7:42 is part of the larger story of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, where God was establishing His covenant with them, as outlined in Exodus 19:5-6 and Numbers 25:12-13. This verse highlights the Gadites' participation in the dedication of the altar, showcasing their commitment to God's plan and promises.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'draw near' to the Lord, as Eliasaph did, and how can I apply this in my own life?
- How do I, like Eliasaph, demonstrate my commitment to God's covenant and His work in my community?
- In what ways can I, as a leader or member of my community, follow Eliasaph's example of faithful service and obedience to God's commands?
- What are some modern-day applications of the principles of unity, commitment, and faith demonstrated by the twelve tribes in Numbers 7:1-89?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:42
On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, [offered]. See Numbers 1:14.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:42
He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine