Persian Bible (FACB) 2005 - Persian Contemporary Bible
بنابراين، در روزی كه قربانگاه تدهين شد آن را بوسيلۀ هدايايی كه سران قبايل اسرائيل آورده بودند تبرک كردند. اين هدايا عبارت بودند از: دوازده سينی نقرهای هر كدام به وزن تقريبی 1٫5 كيلوگرم؛ دوازده كاسهٔ نقرهای، هركدام به وزن تقريبی 800 گرم (پس وزن تمام نقرۀ اهدايی حدود 27٫6 كيلوگرم بود)؛ دوازده ظرف طلايی، هر يک به وزن تقريبی 110 گرم كه وزن كل آنها حدود 1٫32 كيلوگرم بود؛ دوازده گاو نر، دوازده قوچ، دوازده بز نر يكساله (با هدايای آردی همراه آنها) برای قربانی سوختنی، دوازده بز نر برای قربانی گناه؛ بيست و چهار گاو نر جوان، شصت قوچ، شصت بز نر و شصت برۀ نر يكساله برای قربانی سلامتی.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us about the dedication of the altar in the time when it was anointed by the princes of Israel. They brought twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, and twelve spoons of gold as offerings. This shows the importance of the altar and the dedication of the princes to their faith.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a special toy that you really care about, and you want to show how much you love it. You might give it a shiny new blanket or a special toy car. In this story, the princes of Israel did something similar, but for a very important altar. They gave it shiny silver and gold things to show how much they loved and respected it.
Historical Background
The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It was written for the Israelites as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land. The cultural setting involved the establishment of religious practices and the dedication of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, we can apply this idea by dedicating our homes, workplaces, or personal spaces with items that reflect our values and beliefs. For instance, placing a family photo or a Bible in a prominent place can serve as a daily reminder of what we hold dear.
The altar symbolizes a place of sacrifice and dedication in the worship of God, reflecting the commitment and devotion of the Israelites.
Why did the princes bring silver and gold items?
They brought these items as offerings to show their dedication and respect to God and to the importance of the altar in their faith and worship.
How does this relate to modern worship practices?
Modern worship practices often involve dedicating items or spaces as a form of offering, similar to how the princes dedicated their items to the altar.
What can we learn from the princes' actions?
We can learn about the importance of showing dedication and respect to our beliefs and the places we consider sacred, and the value of making meaningful offerings.