Numbers 31:38

French NEG79 1979 (Segond Nouvelle Edition de Genève 1979)

trente-six mille bœufs, dont soixante-douze pour le tribut à l'Eternel;

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse from the book of Numbers lists the number of cattle taken as part of a military conquest. The total number of cattle was thirty-six thousand, and the Lord's tribute from this number was sixty-twelve. This tribute was given to God as a sign of respect and thanksgiving.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a big collection of toy cows, and you count them all. There are thirty-six thousand toy cows! Now, you decide to give some to your friend as a thank you. You give sixty-twelve to your friend because that's the special number you both agreed on. This is like what the Israelites did with their cattle, giving some to God.

Contexte historique

This verse is part of the book of Numbers, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It describes the aftermath of a military campaign where the Israelites took cattle as spoils of war. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting involved military conquest and offerings to God.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In modern times, this verse can remind us to give back to God what we consider valuable. For instance, if you receive a significant amount of money, you might consider giving a portion to your church or a charity, as a way of showing gratitude and respect.

Thèmes

• Tribute
• Offerings
• Military conquest
• Numbers
• Cattle
• Gratitude

Versets liés

• Exodus 25:2
• Leviticus 27:30-32
• Numbers 18:21
• 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
• Malachi 3:8-10

Questions fréquentes

Why were the cattle given as tribute?

The cattle were given as a tribute to God as a sign of respect and gratitude for the victory in the military campaign.

How is the Lord's tribute determined in Numbers 31:38?

The Lord's tribute is determined based on the total number of cattle taken. In this case, the tribute was sixty-twelve, which was a specific proportion of the total cattle.

What is the significance of the number of cattle?

The large number of cattle signifies the abundance and the success of the military campaign, and it also emphasizes the importance of giving a significant portion back to God.

How does this verse relate to modern practices of giving?

This verse can be seen as a reminder to give a portion of our possessions to God, reflecting gratitude and respect, much like tithing or charitable donations in modern times.