Numbers 7:14 Meaning and Explanation
“One spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense:”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Numbers 7:14
The incense offering represents prayer and fragrance before God.
What Does Numbers 7:14 Mean?
The gold spoon, weighing 10 shekels, was filled with incense—the aromatic substance burned at the altar. Gold was the most precious metal, reserved for the most sacred items in the tabernacle. The incense symbolized prayers rising to heaven.
This item elevated the offering's spiritual significance, moving from the grain offering to the fragrant symbol of intercession.
Numbers 7:14 in the Original Language
ketores (קְטֹרֶת), 'incense' — aromatic blend burned at the altar, symbolizing prayers rising to God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 7:14
What does Numbers 7:14 mean?
Nahshon also brought a golden spoon filled with incense.
What is the context of Numbers 7:14?
The incense offering represents prayer and fragrance before God.