Numbers 31:41
New International Version
Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as the LORD’s part, as the LORD commanded Moses.

New Living Translation
Moses gave all the LORD’s share to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had directed him.

English Standard Version
And Moses gave the tribute, which was the contribution for the LORD, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Berean Standard Bible
Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

King James Bible
And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

New King James Version
So Moses gave the tribute which was the LORD’s heave offering to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

New American Standard Bible
And Moses gave the tribute tax, which was the LORD’S offering, to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1995
Moses gave the levy which was the LORD’S offering to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1977
And Moses gave the levy which was the LORD’S offering to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Moses gave the levy, which was the contribution to Yahweh, to Eleazar the priest, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Amplified Bible
Moses gave the levy which was the LORD’S offering to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Christian Standard Bible
Moses gave the tribute to the priest Eleazar as a contribution for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as a contribution for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version
And Moses gave the tribute, which was Jehovah's heave-offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as Jehovah commanded Moses.

English Revised Version
And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses gave the LORD's taxes to the priest Eleazar, as the LORD had commanded him.

Good News Translation
So Moses gave Eleazar the tax as a special contribution to the LORD, as the LORD had commanded.

International Standard Version
Then Moses gave the tribute, a raised offering to the LORD, to Eleazar the priest, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Majority Standard Bible
Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NET Bible
So Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD's raised offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

New Heart English Bible
Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD's wave offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S heave-offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible
Moses gave the tribute, which was Yahweh’s wave offering, to Eleazar the priest, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses gives the tribute—YHWH’s raised-offering—to Eleazar the priest, as YHWH has commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses giveth the tribute -- Jehovah's heave-offering -- to Eleazar the priest, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will give the tribute, an offering of Jehovah, to Eleazar the priest, as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses delivered the number of the firstfruits of the Lord to Eleazar the priest, as had been commanded him,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Moses delivered the number of the first-fruits of the Lord to Eleazar the priest, just as had been commanded of him,

New American Bible
Moses gave the taxes contributed to the LORD to Eleazar the priest, exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Revised Standard Version
Moses gave the tribute, the offering for the LORD, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S gift offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe gave the money of the gift of LORD JEHOVAH to Eliazer the Priest as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses gave the tribute, which was set apart for the LORD, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses gave the tribute to the Lord, the heave-offering of God, to Eleazar the priest, as the Lord commanded Moses;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Division of the Spoils
40and 16,000 people, including a tribute to the LORD of 32. 41Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses. 42From the Israelites’ half, which Moses had set apart from the men who had gone to war,…

Cross References
Joshua 14:1-5
Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ...

Deuteronomy 18:1-2
The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

Leviticus 27:30-33
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. ...

Deuteronomy 10:9
That is why Levi has no portion or inheritance among his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God promised him.

Joshua 13:14
To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The food offerings to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them.

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Deuteronomy 12:12
And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

Nehemiah 10:37-39
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

2 Chronicles 31:4-6
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Numbers 18:8-20
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. ...

Ezekiel 44:28-30
In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession. / They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. / The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.

Matthew 10:10
Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD's heave offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Eleazar

Numbers 31:29-31
Take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for an heave offering of the LORD…

Numbers 18:8,19
And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever…

Matthew 10:10
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

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Moses gave the tribute
The phrase "Moses gave the tribute" indicates an act of obedience and leadership. Moses, as the leader of the Israelites, was responsible for ensuring that the spoils of war were distributed according to God's command. The Hebrew root for "gave" is "נָתַן" (natan), which means to give, put, or set. This act of giving is significant as it reflects Moses' role as a mediator between God and the people, ensuring that the divine instructions were followed precisely. The "tribute" refers to a portion of the spoils taken from the Midianites, which were to be dedicated to God. This act of giving back to God from what He has provided is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing stewardship and gratitude.

to Eleazar the priest
"Eleazar the priest" was the son of Aaron and succeeded him as the high priest. The role of the priest was crucial in maintaining the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of Israelite life. The Hebrew name "אֶלְעָזָר" (Eleazar) means "God has helped," which is fitting given his role in assisting Moses and serving as a spiritual leader. By giving the tribute to Eleazar, Moses was ensuring that the offering was handled by someone who was consecrated and set apart for service to God. This highlights the importance of holiness and the proper handling of sacred things.

as an offering to the LORD
The phrase "as an offering to the LORD" underscores the purpose of the tribute. The Hebrew word for "offering" is "תְּרוּמָה" (terumah), which refers to a contribution or gift set apart for God. This offering was a tangible expression of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and provision. It served as a reminder that all victories and blessings come from Him, and thus, a portion is rightfully returned to Him in gratitude and reverence. This act of offering is a central theme in the Old Testament, illustrating the covenant relationship between God and His people.

as the LORD had commanded Moses
The phrase "as the LORD had commanded Moses" emphasizes the divine authority behind the actions taken. The Hebrew word for "commanded" is "צִוָּה" (tzavah), which means to command, charge, or appoint. This indicates that the instructions were not merely suggestions but authoritative directives from God. Moses' adherence to God's command reflects his faithfulness and the importance of obedience in the life of a believer. It serves as a model for how God's people are to live—by following His commands and trusting in His wisdom and guidance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Moses
מֹשֶׁ֗ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

gave
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the tribute
מֶ֙כֶס֙ (me·ḵes)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4371: Computation, proportion to be paid, tax

to Eleazar
לְאֶלְעָזָ֖ר (lə·’el·‘ā·zār)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites

the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֑ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

as an offering
תְּרוּמַ֣ת (tə·rū·maṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses)

for the LORD,
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had commanded
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

Moses.
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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