And the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.”
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh said to Moses, “They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar.”
- KJV And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.
- NKJV For the Lord said to Moses, “They shall offer their offering, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar.”
- NASB Then the Lord said to Moses, “They shall present their offering, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar.”
- NLT The Lord said to Moses, “Let one leader bring his gift each day for the dedication of the altar.”
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Quick answer
The Lord directs that the leaders present their altar offerings one tribe per day.
Overview
God ordained an orderly schedule, each prince offering on his own day over twelve days. This gave each tribe equal honor and prevented confusion or rivalry. It reflects God's love of order and the value He places on every part of His people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Col 2:5For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.
- 1 Cor 14:33For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
- 1 Cor 14:40But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.
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