He offered for his offering 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:
He brought as his offering one silver plate that weighed 130 shekels, and one silver bowl that weighed 70 shekels (measured by the sanctuary's standard weight). Both were filled with fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering.
This verse describes someone bringing valuable silver dishes filled with flour and oil as an offering to God, showing honor and worship through generous gifts.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Numbers 7, which records the dedication offerings brought by the twelve tribal leaders of Israel when the tabernacle was completed. Each leader brought identical gifts over twelve consecutive days, demonstrating unity and equal commitment among the tribes. The 'shekel of the sanctuary' was the official standard weight used for religious purposes, ensuring fair and accurate measurements.
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