Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moses gave the tribute, which was Yahweh’s wave offering, to Eleazar the priest, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
- KJV And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD’s heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.
- NKJV So Moses gave the tribute which was the Lord’s heave offering to Eleazar the priest, as the Lord commanded Moses.
- NASB And Moses gave the tribute tax, which was the Lord’s offering, to Eleazar the priest, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
- NLT Moses gave all the Lord’s share to Eleazar the priest, just as the Lord had directed him.
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Quick answer
Moses gave the Lord's tribute to Eleazar the priest, as the Lord had commanded.
Overview
Moses faithfully delivered God's portion to the high priest, completing the offering. The repeated note of obedience to God's command underscores the chapter's emphasis on faithfulness. Such careful stewardship honored the Lord as the rightful recipient of the firstfruits of victory.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Num 18:8Then 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.
- Num 18:19All 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.”
- Num 5:9Every sacred contribution the Israelites bring to the priest shall belong to him.
- Gal 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
- Heb 7:4–6Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.
- 1 Cor 9:10–14Isn’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.
- Heb 7:9–12And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.
- Num 31:29–31Take it from their half and give it to Eleazar the priest as an offering to the LORD.
- Matt 10:10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
- 1 Tim 5:17Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
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