Numbers 7:54-59
Numbers 7:54-59 Meaning and Explanation
“On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh: His offering was one silver charger of the weight of 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 Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.”
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Read Full Chapter →Manasseh's prince Gamaliel presented identical offerings on day eight.
The Context of Numbers 7:54-59
Day 8 begins the second week of the dedication ceremony.
What Does Numbers 7:54-59 Mean?
Gamaliel represented Manasseh, Joseph's other son. On the eighth day, the ceremony moved into its second week with the same precision and equality. Manasseh's offerings were complete and perfect, just as Ephraim's had been.
The ceremony's second week began as the first had: with each tribe equally honored at the altar.
Numbers 7:54-59 in the Original Language
Gamaliel (גַּמְלִיאֵל), 'Gamaliel' — Manasseh's prince, meaning 'God is my reward.'
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 7:54-59
What does Numbers 7:54-59 mean?
Manasseh's prince Gamaliel presented identical offerings on day eight.
What is the context of Numbers 7:54-59?
Day 8 begins the second week of the dedication ceremony.