Basque (EAB) 2008 (Elizen Arteko Biblia (Biblia en Euskara, Traducción Interconfesional))
[12-83] Lehen egunean Aminadaben seme Nahxonek, Judaren leinukoak, eraman zuen oparia; bigarren egunean Tzuarren seme Netanelek, Isakarren leinukoak; hirugarren egunean Helonen seme Eliabek, Zabulonen leinukoak; laugarren egunean Xedeurren seme Elitzurrek, Rubenen leinukoak; bosgarren egunean Tzurixadairen seme Xelumielek, Simeonen leinukoak; seigarren egunean Deuelen seme Eliasafek, Gaden leinukoak; zazpigarren egunean Amihuden seme Elixamak, Efraimen leinukoak; zortzigarren egunean Pedahtzurren seme Gamelielek, Manasesen leinukoak; bederatzigarren egunean Gideoniren seme Abidanek, Benjaminen leinukoak; hamargarren egunean Amixadairen seme Ahiezerrek, Danen leinukoak; hamaikagarren egunean Okranen seme Pagielek, Axerren leinukoak; hamabigarren egunean Enanen seme Ahirak, Neftaliren leinukoak. Eta hona familiaburu bakoitzak eraman zituen opariak: zilarrezko kilo eta erdi inguruko azpila eta 800 gramo inguruko isipu-ontzia —santutegiko pisu-neurriaren arabera—, biak olioz oraturiko irin garbiz beteak labore-oparitarako; baita urrezko 110 gramo inguruko erretilua ere, intsentsuz betea; zekor bat, ahari bat eta urtebeteko bildots bat erre-oparitarako, aker bat barkamen-oparitarako eta bi zekor, bost ahari, bost aker eta urtebeteko bost bildots elkartasun-oparitarako.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Nahshon, the son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah, as the first to offer an offering on the first day of the dedication of the tabernacle. No one is speaking directly; this is a narrative detail.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in a big class where each student brings a gift for the teacher on the first day of school. Nahshon is like the first kid who brings the gift, and he's from the group called Judah.
Historical Background
The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This particular verse is part of the detailed account of the offerings made by the leaders of each tribe during the dedication of the tabernacle, which was a portable sanctuary for the Israelites in the wilderness.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, when a new project or community space opens, the first person to contribute or offer support can set a positive example. Like Nahshon, your early contribution can inspire others to follow suit.
Nahshon was chosen as the first to offer because he was the leader of the tribe of Judah, which was the first tribe listed in the order of offerings for the dedication of the tabernacle.
What kind of offering did Nahshon bring?
The specific offerings brought by Nahshon are detailed in subsequent verses, including gold, silver, bronze, clothing, and food items typical for offerings.
How does Nahshon's offering relate to the rest of the offerings?
Nahshon's offering sets the pattern for the offerings of the other tribal leaders, each of whom brings a similar set of offerings over the next twelve days.
What does Nahshon's offering tell us about the value of leadership?
Nahshon's offering shows that leaders are expected to take the lead in acts of service and dedication, inspiring others to follow their example.