King James Version

What Does Numbers 7:42 Mean?

Numbers 7:42 in the King James Version says “On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered: — study this verse from Numbers chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:

Numbers 7:42 · KJV


Context

40

One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

41

And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

42

On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:

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:

44

One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Eliasaph, prince of Gad, offering on the sixth day maintains the pattern. Gad's tribal history included choosing inheritance east of the Jordan, yet this didn't diminish their participation in Israel's central worship. Geographic location or life choices don't exempt believers from full participation in worship. The standardized offering shows that all are called to the same level of devotion regardless of where God places them. The Reformed doctrine of vocation applies—faithfulness in our particular calling glorifies God.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Gad, along with Reuben and half of Manasseh, requested to settle east of the Jordan River in Numbers 32. Moses granted this request conditionally—they must help conquer the Promised Land first. Their full participation in tabernacle dedication demonstrated commitment to Israel's unity despite geographic separation.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does faithfulness in worship transcend geographic or circumstantial differences?
  2. What does Gad's full participation despite choosing different territory teach about unity in diversity?
  3. In what ways should Christians maintain commitment to corporate worship regardless of life circumstances?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 8 words
בַּיּוֹם֙1 of 8

day

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הַשִּׁשִּׁ֔י2 of 8

On the sixth

H8345

sixth, ordinal or (feminine) fractional

נָשִׂ֖יא3 of 8

prince

H5387

properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist

בֶּן4 of 8

of the children

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

גָ֑ד5 of 8

of Gad

H1410

gad, a son of jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet

אֶלְיָסָ֖ף6 of 8

Eliasaph

H460

eljasaph, the name of two israelites

בֶּן7 of 8

of the children

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

דְּעוּאֵֽל׃8 of 8

of Deuel

H1845

deuel, an israelite


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Numbers. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Numbers 7:42 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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