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Numbers 31:41

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39 30,500 donkeys, including a tribute to the LORD of 61,

40 and 16,000 people, including a tribute to the LORD of 32.

Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

42 From the Israelites’ half, which Moses had set apart from the men who had gone to war,

43 this half belonged to the congregation: 337,500 sheep,

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
KJV
And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD’s heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.
WEB
Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD’s wave offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.
ASV
And Moses gave the tribute, which was Jehovah`s heave-offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as Jehovah commanded Moses.
DARBY
And Moses gave the tribute of Jehovah's heave-offering to Eleazar the priest, as Jehovah had commanded Moses.
BLB
And Moses gave the tribute—the contribution to YHWH—to Eleazar the priest, as YHWH had commanded Moses.
ÅB
Og Moses gav avgiften til Eleasar, presten, som en gave til Herren, slik som Herren hadde befalt Moses.
OTB
Moses ga tributtet, som var Herrens offer, til Eleasar, presten, i henhold til Herrens befaling til Moses.
B1930
Og Moses gav avgiften til Eleasar, presten, som en gave til Herren, således som Herren hadde befalt Moses.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Numbers 18:8

    Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute.

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  • Numbers 18:19

    All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring.”

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  • Numbers 31:29–31

    Take it from their half and give it to Eleazar the priest as an offering to the LORD.

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  • Galatians 6:6

    Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

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  • Matthew 10:10

    Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.

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  • 1 Corinthians 9:10–14

    Isn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:17

    Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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  • Numbers 5:9

    Every sacred contribution the Israelites bring to the priest shall belong to him.

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