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Book of Numbers - Chapter 7 - Verse 43

7:43
His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and thirty shekels, a 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:

Meaning

This verse from the book of Numbers describes the offering brought by an individual as part of their worship to God. The offerings mentioned - a silver charger and a silver bowl filled with fine flour mixed with oil - were presented as a meat offering. The weight of the silver charger was one hundred and thirty shekels, while the silver bowl weighed seventy shekels, both following the shekel measurement used in the sanctuary. These offerings were a physical demonstration of the individual's devotion and obedience to God, reflecting their desire to honor Him with their possessions. By presenting these items as offerings, the individual was acknowledging God's sovereignty and authority in their lives, as well as demonstrating their gratitude and faithfulness. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of giving back to God and worshiping Him through offerings of our time, resources, and talents.

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