민수기 Chapter 7

Translation: ESV

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On the day when Moses had finished setting up the tabernacle and had anointed and consecrated it with all its furnishings and had anointed and consecrated the altar with all its utensils,

Key Message

When the tabernacle was completed, the Israelite community responded with joy by bringing offerings to God; the completion of a place of worship becomes the starting point for even richer dedication.

▸Chapter 7 records the offerings brought by the leaders of the twelve tribes at the dedication of the tabernacle.

Chapter 7 records the offerings brought by the leaders of the twelve tribes at the dedication of the tabernacle. The opening phrase 'when Moses had finished setting up the tabernacle' tells us that the events of this chapter took place immediately after the completion of the tabernacle. On the day the tabernacle was erected and consecrated, the community of Israel expressed their joy by voluntarily bringing offerings to God.

Related Verses

And he erected the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work.
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the chiefs of Israel, heads of their fathers' houses, who were the chiefs of the tribes, who were over those who were listed, approached

Key Message

Leadership means giving first and serving first; the dedication of leaders draws out the dedication of the whole community.

▸The tribal leaders voluntarily bring their offerings.

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And when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim; and it spoke to him.

Key Message

Israel's worship and dedication takes place within the actual presence and word of God; the purpose of all worship is a living encounter with God.

▸The final verse of chapter 7 abruptly shifts from the list of offerings to the intimate scene of conversation between Moses and God.