Numbers 31:51

“Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them, all crafted articles.”

Numbers 31:51 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Numbers 31:51, word by word

Mosesמֹשֶׁהmoshe

Moses

Moses, the man God called to bring Israel out of Egypt and through whom he gave the Law. His name sounds like "draw out" (Exodus 2:10).

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and Eleazarאֶלְעָזָרelazar

Eleazar

Eleazar: the name of several Israelites, above all the third son of Aaron, who succeeded him as high priest.

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the priestכֹּהֵןkohen

priest

One who serves in the sanctuary and offers for the people.

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tookיִּקַּחyikach

accept

To accept what someone gives, such as teaching or correction.

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the goldזָּהָבzahav

gold

Gold.

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craftedמַעֲשֶׂהmaase

workmanship

Something made by hand: a piece of craftsmanship, or an idol.

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articlesכְּלִיkeli

utensil

Something for use: tools, jewels, travel gear.

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The context

50So we have brought the offering of YHWH, each what he found: articles of gold, armlets and bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces, to make expiation for our souls before YHWH.”

51 · This verse (above)

52And all the gold of the contribution that they set apart for YHWH was sixteen thousand seven hundred fifty shekels, from the commanders of thousands and from the commanders of hundreds.

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