Numbers 7:48
Numbers 7:48 in Multiple Translations
On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near.
¶ On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered:
On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim:
On the seventh day Elishama, the son of Ammihud, chief of the children of Ephraim:
The seventh day Elishama, son of Ammihud, the leader of the tribe of Ephraim, came forward.
The seuenth day Elishama the sonne of Ammiud prince of the children of Ephraim offered.
On the seventh day, the prince of the sons of Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud; —
On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim,
On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered :
The seventh day the prince of the sons of Ephraim, Elisama the son Ammiud,
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Numbers 7:48 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/יּוֹם֙
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֔י
נָשִׂ֖יא
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
אֱלִֽישָׁמָ֖ע
בֶּן
עַמִּיהֽוּד
בַּ/יּוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֔י
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
seventh
Art | Adj
נָשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
אֱלִֽישָׁמָ֖ע
ʼĔlîyshâmâʻ
H476
Elishama
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עַמִּיהֽוּד
ʻAmmîyhûwd
H5989
Ammihud
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:48
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/שְּׁבִיעִ֔י
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
"seventh"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for seventh, this term is an ordinal number used to describe something in the seventh position. It appears in the Bible as seventh time.
Definition: 1) seventh 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: seventh (time). See also: Genesis 2:2; Numbers 29:12; Jeremiah 28:17.
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.
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
אֱלִֽישָׁמָ֖ע
ʼĔlîyshâmâʻ
H476
"Elishama"
N-proper
Elishama was a man from the tribe of Judah and one of King David's sons, mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:15.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.15; son of: David (H1732); brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); also called Elishama at 1Ch.3.6; Another name of e.li.shu.a (אֱלִישׁוּעַ "Elishua" H0474) § Elishama = "my God has heard" 1) an Ephraimite chief in the wilderness 2) a son of David 3) Jehoiakim's secretary 4) a priest who taught the law 5) a man of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Elishama. See also: Numbers 1:10; 1 Chronicles 3:6; Jeremiah 36:12.
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.
עַמִּיהֽוּד
ʻAmmîyhûwd
H5989
"Ammihud"
N-proper
Ammihud means 'my kinsman is majesty', the name of several Israelites, including an Ephraimite and a Simeonite. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:4 as the son of Omri and father of Uthai. Ammihud lived during the Exile and Return.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.4; son of: Omri (H6018I); father of: Uthai (H5793) § Ammihud = "my kinsman is majesty" 1) an Ephraimite, father of Elishama, the chief of the tribe at the time of the exodus 2) a Simeonite, father of Shemuel 3) father of Pedahel, prince of the tribe of Naphtali 4) father of king Talmai of Geshur 5) a descendant of Judah through his son Pharez
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Ammihud. See also: Numbers 1:10; Numbers 34:20; 1 Chronicles 9:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:48
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
46one male goat for a sin offering;
47and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel.
48On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near.
49His 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; 50one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:10 | from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; |
| 2 | Numbers 2:18 | On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud, |
Numbers 7:48 Summary
On the seventh day, Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, presented his offering to God, as part of the dedication of the altar, as described in Numbers 7:1-3. This act of worship and obedience demonstrates Elishama's commitment to following God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:1 and Psalm 119:10. Just like Elishama, we can draw near to God by following His instructions and presenting our lives as an offering to Him, as encouraged in Romans 12:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 5:15. By doing so, we can experience a deeper relationship with God and fulfill our role in His plan, as described in Ephesians 2:10 and Colossians 1:9-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the seventh day in Numbers 7:48?
The seventh day marks the final day of the dedication of the altar, as each of the twelve leaders of the tribes of Israel presented their offerings over a period of twelve days, with Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, presenting his offering on the seventh day, as recorded in Numbers 7:48, following the pattern established in Numbers 7:1-3.
Who was Elishama son of Ammihud, and why was he important?
Elishama son of Ammihud was the leader of the Ephraimites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as noted in Numbers 1:10, and he is mentioned again in Numbers 10:22, highlighting his role as a leader among the people of God, similar to other leaders mentioned in Exodus 18:21-26.
What can we learn from the order of the tribes and their leaders in Numbers 7?
The order of the tribes and their leaders in Numbers 7 may reflect the order in which they camped around the tabernacle, as described in Numbers 2:1-34, with the tribe of Judah, including the Ephraimites, holding a position of prominence, as seen in Numbers 2:1-3 and Psalm 78:67-68.
How does the presentation of the leaders' offerings relate to the broader narrative of Numbers?
The presentation of the leaders' offerings in Numbers 7:1-89 serves as a culmination of the instructions given in Numbers 1-6, demonstrating the leaders' obedience to God's commands, as seen in Numbers 1:1-4 and Deuteronomy 12:10-11, and preparing the people for their journey to the Promised Land, as described in Numbers 9:15-23 and Deuteronomy 1:6-3:29.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'draw near' to God, as Elishama did, and how can I apply this to my own life, as encouraged in Hebrews 4:16 and James 4:8?
- How does the example of Elishama son of Ammihud inspire me to fulfill my own leadership role, whether in my family, church, or community, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9?
- What can I learn from the faithfulness of the leaders of the tribes of Israel in presenting their offerings, and how can I demonstrate similar faithfulness in my own life, as described in Malachi 3:10 and Matthew 23:23?
- How does the story of Numbers 7:48 remind me of the importance of following God's instructions and patterns, as seen in Exodus 25:1-22 and 1 Chronicles 28:11-19?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:48
On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, [offered]. See Numbers 1:10.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:48
On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered: On the seventh day. Surprise has been expressed by some that this work of presentation was continued on the Sabbath.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 7:48
Verse 48. On the seventh day] Both Jewish and Christian writers have been surprised that this work of offering went forward on the seventh day, which they suppose to have been a Sabbath, as well as on the other days. But 1. There is no absolute proof that this seventh day of offering was a Sabbath. 2. Were it even so, could the people be better employed than in thus consecrating themselves and their services to the Lord? We have already seen that every act was a religious act; and we may rest assured that no day was too holy for the performance of such acts as are recorded here.