Numbers 31:41

Modern

Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Traditional

And Moses gave the tribute, which was the Lord’s heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the Lord commanded Moses.

Literal

And Moses gave the tribute—the contribution to YHWH—to Eleazar the priest, as YHWH had commanded Moses.

Latin

Tradiditque Moyses numerum primitiarum Domini Eleazaro sacerdoti, sicut fuerat ei imperatum,

Hebrew

English

Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

The plunder was distributed according to the principles established in 31:25–30.

Theme notes and profiles

Numbers 18:8
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute.
Numbers 18:19
All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring.”
Hebrews 7:4–6
Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.
1 Corinthians 9:10–14
Isn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest.
Numbers 31:29–31
Take it from their half and give it to Eleazar the priest as an offering to the LORD.
Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
Numbers 5:9
Every sacred contribution the Israelites bring to the priest shall belong to him.
Hebrews 7:9–12
And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Matthew 10:10
Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.

Eleazar: Son of Aaron, high priest after his father Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt