Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; New Living Translation He also brought a gold container weighing four ounces, which was filled with incense. English Standard Version one golden dish of 10 shekels, full of incense; Berean Standard Bible one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; King James Bible One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: New King James Version one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense; New American Standard Bible one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense; NASB 1995 one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense; NASB 1977 one gold pan of ten shekels, full of incense; Legacy Standard Bible one gold pan of 10 shekels, full of incense; Amplified Bible one golden bowl of ten shekels, full of incense; Christian Standard Bible one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense; Holman Christian Standard Bible one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense; American Standard Version one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense; English Revised Version one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense; GOD'S WORD® Translation He also brought a gold dish that weighed 4 ounces, filled with incense; International Standard Version one gold pan weighing ten shekels, full of incense; Majority Standard Bible one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; NET Bible one gold pan weighing 10 shekels, full of incense; New Heart English Bible one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense; Webster's Bible Translation One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: World English Bible one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionone golden spoon of ten [shekels], full of incense; Young's Literal Translation one golden spoon of ten shekels, full of perfume; Smith's Literal Translation One pan, ten of gold, full of incense. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA little mortar of gold weighing ten sides full of incense : Catholic Public Domain Version a little mortar of gold weighing ten shekels, filled with incense, New American Bible one gold cup of ten shekels’ weight filled with incense; New Revised Standard Version one golden dish weighing ten shekels, full of incense; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOne golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And one spoon, ten shekels of gold, and filled with incense. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917one golden pan of ten shekels, full of incense; Brenton Septuagint Translation One golden censer of ten shekels, full of incense. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…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; 51one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;… Cross References 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. 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. Leviticus 24:6-7 and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. 1 Kings 7:48-50 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / 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. 2 Chronicles 4:19-22 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... Hebrews 9:2 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. Exodus 30:1-10 “You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. ... Exodus 40:22-27 Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil. / He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. / He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle ... 1 Chronicles 28:16-17 the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; / the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl; Revelation 8:3-4 Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. Exodus 25:23-30 You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it. / And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ... Leviticus 2:1-2 “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, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Matthew 5:23-24 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Mark 14:3-9 While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ... Luke 1:9-11 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside. / Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. Treasury of Scripture One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: Jump to Previous Cup Dish Filled Full Gold Golden Incense Ladle Pan Perfume Shekels Spice Spoon Ten WeighingJump to Next Cup Dish Filled Full Gold Golden Incense Ladle Pan Perfume Shekels Spice Spoon Ten WeighingNumbers 7 1. The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar 89. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat one gold dish In the context of the tabernacle offerings, gold symbolizes purity and divinity. The use of gold in the tabernacle and its furnishings (Exodus 25:11) reflects the holiness and majesty of God. Gold dishes were part of the offerings brought by the leaders of Israel, signifying the value and honor given to God. The dish itself, used for holding incense, indicates the importance of worship and prayer, as incense often symbolizes the prayers of the saints (Revelation 5:8). weighing ten shekels filled with incense Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the offerings from the leaders of the tribes during the dedication of the altar. 2. Nashon The leader of the tribe of Judah, who brought the offering described in this verse. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the altar was located. 4. Altar Dedication The event during which the leaders of the tribes of Israel brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. 5. Tribe of Judah One of the twelve tribes of Israel, represented by Nashon in this offering. Teaching Points Symbolism of IncenseIncense in the Bible often symbolizes prayer and worship. The offering of incense by Nashon represents a dedication to God and a desire for His presence. Generosity in Worship The gold dish weighing ten shekels signifies the value and importance of giving our best to God. Our offerings should reflect our reverence and gratitude. Unity in Worship Each tribe brought similar offerings, demonstrating unity and collective dedication to God. This teaches us the importance of coming together as a community in worship. Historical Continuity The use of incense in Numbers connects to its use in Revelation, showing the continuity of worship practices and their spiritual significance throughout the Bible. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew oneאַחַ֛ת (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first gold זָהָ֖ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky dish כַּ֥ף (kap̄) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan weighing ten [shekels], עֲשָׂרָ֥ה (‘ă·śā·rāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 6235: Ten filled with מְלֵאָ֥ה (mə·lê·’āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 4392: Full, filling, fulness, fully incense; קְטֹֽרֶת׃ (qə·ṭō·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7004: Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense Links Numbers 7:50 NIVNumbers 7:50 NLT Numbers 7:50 ESV Numbers 7:50 NASB Numbers 7:50 KJV Numbers 7:50 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:50 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:50 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:50 French Bible Numbers 7:50 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:50 One golden ladle of ten shekels full (Nu Num.) |