Numbers 31:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Only the gold, the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists specific metals that could withstand fire purification and remain valuable for use by God's people.

📚 Historical Context

This comes from Moses' instructions to the Israelites about purifying items taken from the Midianites after their military victory. God had commanded them to destroy the Midianites for leading Israel into idol worship and immorality. The metals listed here were valuable materials that could survive the fire purification process required for items taken in battle.

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