Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel. Altogether, the gold dishes weighed a hundred and twenty shekels. New Living Translation Each of the twelve gold containers that was filled with incense weighed four ounces (as measured by the weight of the sanctuary shekel). The total weight of the gold was three pounds. English Standard Version the twelve golden dishes, full of incense, weighing 10 shekels apiece according to the shekel of the sanctuary, all the gold of the dishes being 120 shekels; Berean Standard Bible The twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold dishes was a hundred and twenty shekels. King James Bible The golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons was an hundred and twenty shekels. New King James Version The twelve gold pans full of incense weighed ten shekels apiece, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the pans weighed one hundred and twenty shekels. New American Standard Bible the twelve gold pans full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece in sanctuary shekels, all the gold of the pans totaled 120 shekels. NASB 1995 the twelve gold pans, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, all the gold of the pans 120 shekels; NASB 1977 the twelve gold pans, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, all the gold of the pans 120 shekels; Legacy Standard Bible the twelve gold pans, full of incense, weighing 10 shekels apiece, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, all the gold of the pans 120 shekels; Amplified Bible the twelve golden bowls, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, all the gold of the bowls being a hundred and twenty shekels; Christian Standard Bible The twelve gold bowls full of incense each weighed four ounces measured by the standard sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold bowls was 3 pounds. Holman Christian Standard Bible The 12 gold bowls full of incense each weighed four ounces measured by the standard sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold bowls was three pounds. American Standard Version the twelve golden spoons, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the spoons a hundred and twenty shekels; English Revised Version the twelve golden spoons, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons an hundred and twenty shekels: GOD'S WORD® Translation The 12 gold dishes filled with incense weighed 4 ounces each using the standard weight of the holy place. Together all the gold dishes weighed about 3 pounds. International Standard Version Also, twelve gold ladles filled with incense were presented, each ladle weighing ten shekels (calculated according to the shekel of the sanctuary). All of the gold of the ladles weighed 120 shekels. Majority Standard Bible The twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold dishes was a hundred and twenty shekels. NET Bible The twelve gold pans full of incense weighed 10 shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel; all the gold of the pans weighed 120 shekels. New Heart English Bible the twelve golden ladles, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the ladles weighed one hundred twenty shekels; Webster's Bible Translation The golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons was a hundred and twenty shekels. World English Bible the twelve golden ladles, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the ladles weighed one hundred twenty shekels; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiontwelve golden spoons full of incense, ten [shekels] each spoon, by the shekel of the holy place; all the gold of the spoons [is] one hundred and twenty [shekels]; Young's Literal Translation Golden spoons are twelve, full of perfume; ten shekels each spoon, by the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the spoons is a hundred and twenty shekels; Smith's Literal Translation The pans of gold, twelve, full of incense, ten, ten the pan, according to the holy shekel; all the gold of the pans, twenty and one hundred. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTwelve little mortars of gold full of incense, weighing ten sides apiece, by the weight of the sanctuary: that is, in all a hundred and twenty sides of gold. Catholic Public Domain Version and twelve little mortars of gold, filled with incense, weighing ten shekels by the weight of the Sanctuary, that is, all together one hundred twenty shekels of gold, New American Bible The twelve gold cups that were filled with incense weighed ten shekels apiece, according to the sanctuary shekel, so that all the gold of the cups amounted to one hundred and twenty shekels. New Revised Standard Version the twelve golden dishes, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece according to the shekel of the sanctuary, all the gold of the dishes being one hundred twenty shekels; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the spoons was a hundred and twenty shekels. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And twelve spoons of gold and being full of incense, being of ten shekels, the spoons were by the shekel of Holiness; all the gold of the spoons was a hundred and twenty shekels. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917twelve golden pans, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary; all the gold of the pans a hundred and twenty shekels; Brenton Septuagint Translation Twelve golden censers full of incense: all the gold of the shekels, a hundred and twenty shekels. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…85Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. 86The twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold dishes was a hundred and twenty shekels. 87All the livestock for the burnt offering totaled twelve bulls, twelve rams, and twelve male lambs a year old—together with their grain offerings—and twelve male goats for the sin 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 9:2-4 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Revelation 5:8 When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 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 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 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. ... 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. Leviticus 6:14-18 Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. / The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. ... Leviticus 24:5-9 You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / 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 Chronicles 9:29-32 Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. / And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. / A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread. ... 2 Chronicles 13:11 Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. Treasury of Scripture The golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons was an hundred and twenty shekels. Jump to Previous Altogether Apiece Burning Cup Cups Dishes Filled Full Gold Golden Holy Hundred Incense Ladles Pans Sanctuary Scale Shekel Shekels Spice Spoons Ten Twelve Twenty Weighed Weighing WeightJump to Next Altogether Apiece Burning Cup Cups Dishes Filled Full Gold Golden Holy Hundred Incense Ladles Pans Sanctuary Scale Shekel Shekels Spice Spoons Ten Twelve Twenty Weighed Weighing WeightNumbers 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 The twelve gold dishes filled with incense The number twelve often signifies completeness or the people of God, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. Gold, a precious metal, symbolizes purity and divinity, often associated with God's presence. Incense represents prayer and worship, as seen in Psalm 141:2 and Revelation 5:8, where the prayers of the saints are likened to incense. The use of gold dishes filled with incense in the tabernacle underscores the sacredness of worship and the importance of prayer in the life of the Israelites. weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel The total weight of the gold dishes was a hundred and twenty shekels Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the offerings from the leaders of the tribes. 2. Israelite Leaders The heads of the twelve tribes who brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the offerings were brought. 4. Sanctuary Shekel A unit of weight used in the tabernacle, indicating the standard for offerings. 5. Dedication of the Altar The event where the leaders of the tribes brought offerings to consecrate the altar. Teaching Points The Significance of OfferingsThe offerings brought by the leaders were not just material gifts but represented their dedication and commitment to God. This teaches us the importance of giving our best to God in worship and service. Unity in Worship Each tribe contributed equally, symbolizing unity among the people of God. In our communities, we should strive for unity in purpose and action, especially in worship and service. Symbolism of Incense Incense in the tabernacle symbolizes prayer and worship. Our prayers should be a pleasing aroma to God, offered with sincerity and reverence. The Weight of Worship The specific mention of the weight of the gold dishes underscores the value and seriousness of worship. We should approach worship with a sense of awe and respect, recognizing its significance in our relationship with God. Consistency in Standards The use of the sanctuary shekel as a standard highlights the importance of consistency and integrity in our offerings to God. We should ensure that our spiritual practices align with biblical standards.Verse 86. - An hundred and twenty shekels. About L138. These values were not very great, nor was the number of the animals very large, as compared with the lavish, and perhaps extravagant, profusion displayed at the dedication of the temple and altar by Solomon; but we may believe they were at least as acceptable. The verb substantive should be removed from verses 86-88, which simply continue the totals of the offerings which formed the dedication. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The twelveשְׁתֵּים־ (šə·têm-) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) gold זָהָ֤ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky dishes כַּפּ֨וֹת (kap·pō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan filled with מְלֵאֹ֣ת (mə·lê·’ōṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 4392: Full, filling, fulness, fully incense קְטֹ֔רֶת (qə·ṭō·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7004: Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense [weighed] ten [shekels] עֲשָׂרָ֧ה (‘ă·śā·rāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 6235: Ten each, עֲשָׂרָ֛ה (‘ă·śā·rāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 6235: Ten according to the sanctuary הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity shekel. בְּשֶׁ֣קֶל (bə·še·qel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8255: A weight, a commercial standard The total כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every weight of the gold זְהַ֥ב (zə·haḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky dishes הַכַּ֖ף (hak·kap̄) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan [was] a hundred וּמֵאָֽה׃ (ū·mê·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred and twenty [shekels]. עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth Links Numbers 7:86 NIVNumbers 7:86 NLT Numbers 7:86 ESV Numbers 7:86 NASB Numbers 7:86 KJV Numbers 7:86 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:86 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:86 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:86 French Bible Numbers 7:86 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:86 The twelve golden ladles full of incense (Nu Num.) |
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