Numbers 7:36-41 Meaning and Explanation
“On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer: His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one 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: One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering: One kid of the goats for a sin offering: 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.”
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The Context of Numbers 7:36-41
Day 5 completes the first half of the twelve-day dedication.
What Does Numbers 7:36-41 Mean?
Shelumiel led Simeon with the identical offerings that had been presented each previous day. The relentless repetition was not redundant—it was foundational to the ceremony's meaning. Each tribe's identical participation affirmed national unity.
Five days into the dedication, the pattern's power became apparent: unity could be expressed through perfect equality in collective worship.
Numbers 7:36-41 in the Original Language
Shelumiel (שְׁלוּמִיאֵל), 'Shelumiel' — Simeon's prince, meaning 'God is my peace.'
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 7:36-41
What does Numbers 7:36-41 mean?
Simeon's prince Shelumiel brought the same offerings on day five.
What is the context of Numbers 7:36-41?
Day 5 completes the first half of the twelve-day dedication.