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Exodus 30:16 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Exodus 30:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 30 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.”
Exodus 30:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 30:16
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 30:16
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“to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;”
“to the end that no stranger”
“and you shall keep it a feast to Yahweh: throughout your generations you shall keep it a feast by an ordinance forever.”
“and one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels”
“and when he had given thanks”