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 7:25KJV
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Numbers 7:25 (KJV)

What does Numbers 7:25 mean?

Numbers 7:25 describes the specific offering brought by one of the leaders of Israel during the dedication of the altar: a silver plate and a silver bowl, both filled with fine flour mixed with oil, as a grain offering. The verse details the exact weights and contents of these items, following the standards set for offerings at the sanctuary.

This verse is part of a larger section where each tribal leader brings the same type of gift for the altar’s dedication. The instructions come from God to Moses, and the leaders are presenting their offerings publicly. The careful listing of the items and their weights shows the importance of following God’s instructions exactly and highlights the shared participation of all the tribes in worship.

The Hebrew behind Numbers 7:25

  • The word for "offering" (קָרְבָּן, qorban) refers to something brought near or presented, emphasizing that these gifts are meant to draw the people closer to God.
  • "Silver" (כֶּסֶף, keseph) is mentioned twice, underlining the value and purity of the materials used in the offering.
  • "Charger" (קְעָרָה, qe‘arah) and "bowl" (מִזְרָק, mizraq) are two different types of vessels, showing that the offering included both a flat dish and a deeper bowl, each with a specific purpose.
  • "Fine flour" (סֹלֶת, solet) and "mingled" (בָּלוּל, balul) with "oil" (שֶׁמֶן, shemen) describe the grain offering, which was a common way to express dedication and thankfulness in Israelite worship.

Why Numbers 7:25 matters

  • This verse helps clear up that each tribal leader brought the same offering, showing unity and equality among the tribes in their worship.
  • The careful attention to weights and measures highlights the seriousness with which the Israelites approached God's instructions, showing respect and reverence.
  • By listing the details of the offering, the verse connects to the broader theme of Numbers 7, where every tribe is given the opportunity to participate fully in the dedication of the altar, reinforcing the idea of shared responsibility and blessing.

Where else these words appear

“charger” Hebrew H7086 · used in 17 verses

  • Exodus 25:29 And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them.
  • Numbers 7:31 His offering was one silver charger of the weight of 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 7:61 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:

“bowl” Hebrew H4219 · used in 32 verses

  • Exodus 27:3 And thou shalt make his pans to receive his ashes, and his shovels, and his basons, and his fleshhooks, and his firepans: all the vessels thereof thou shalt make of brass.
  • Numbers 7:61 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:
  • 2 Kings 25:15 And the firepans, and the bowls, and such things as were of gold, in gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.

“weight” Hebrew H4948 · used in 42 verses

  • Genesis 24:22 And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;
  • Numbers 7:73 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:
  • 1 Chronicles 28:14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service:

“mingled” Hebrew H1101 · used in 42 verses

  • Genesis 11:7 Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
  • Numbers 7:13 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:
  • Numbers 15:9 Then shall he bring with a bullock a meat offering of three tenth deals of flour mingled with half an hin of oil.