Numbers 7:79
His offering was 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 flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:
Numbers 7:79 · King James Version
Meaning
In this verse from Numbers 7:13, we see the detailed description of the offering brought by one of the leaders of the tribes of Israel during the consecration of the altar. The offering consisted of one silver charger weighing 130 shekels and one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels, both filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering. The significance of these offerings lies in their symbolism and purpose within the religious practices of the Israelites. The use of silver, a precious metal, highlights the value and purity of the offering being made to the Lord. The fine flour and oil represent sustenance and nourishment, indicating the desire to provide for and honor God through these gifts. Additionally, the precise measurements and adherence to the shekel of the sanctuary demonstrate the care and reverence with which the offerings were prepared and presented. Overall, this verse emphasizes the importance of giving to God with sincerity, generosity, and attention to detail.
Theological Overview
In this verse, we see a detailed description of the offering brought by a wealthy leader of the tribe of Issachar during the consecration of the altar. The offering consists of a silver charger weighing 130 shekels and a silver bowl weighing 70 shekels, both filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. The mention of the specific weights of the silver charger and bowl, along with the fine flour and oil, reveals the great care and precision that went into presenting offerings to the Lord. The use of silver and fine flour emphasizes the value and purity of the offering, symbolizing the wealth and devotion of the giver. The shekel mentioned in the verse refers to a unit of weight used in ancient times, indicating the significance and generosity of the offering.
Numbers 7:79 in other translations
American Standard Version
his oblation was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred a thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;
World English Bible
gave his offering: one silver platter, the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering;
Douay-Rheims
Offered a silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:
Geneva Bible (1599)
His offring was a siluer charger of an hundreth and thirtie shekels weight, a siluer boule of seuentie shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuarie, both full of fine floure, mingled with oyle, for a meate offring,