Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 30:12 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Exodus 30:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 30 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the LORD, when thou numberest them; that there be no plague among them, when thou numberest them. their number: Heb. them that are to be numbered”
Exodus 30:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 30:12
The half-shekel atonement money (ransom for souls) demonstrates that all are equally valued before God—rich and poor pay the same. No one can pay more or less for their soul; redemption has fixed price. This prefigures how Christ's atonement has equal value for all—not more for the worthy, not less for the unworthy. The silver (redemption metal) collected supported tabernacle service, showing that redeemed people fund God's ongoing work.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 30:12
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“what every man has gotten”
“and one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels”
“not with corruptible things”
“but didn't finish; and there came wrath for this on Israel; neither was the number put into the account in the chronicles of king David.”
“nor give God a ransom for him.”
“but to serve”
“and said to him”
“while the sword of your enemies overtakes you; or else three days the sword of Yahweh”
“and says”
“from twenty years old and upward”