KJV ORIGINAL
One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
One gold spoon weighing ten shekels, filled with incense.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes one of the precious gold vessels filled with sweet-smelling incense that was given as an offering to God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed account of the offerings brought by the twelve tribal leaders of Israel for the dedication of the tabernacle altar. Each leader brought identical gifts over twelve consecutive days, including gold and silver vessels, animals for sacrifice, and incense. The repetitive listing of each tribe's offerings emphasizes the unity and equal participation of all tribes in worshiping God.
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