Exodus 30:13-14

13 "This is what everyone who is numbered shall give: half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary (1the shekel is twenty gerahs ), half a shekel as a contribution to the LORD.
14 "Everyone who is numbered, from twenty years old and over, shall give the contribution to the LORD.

Exodus 30:13-14 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 30

This chapter treats of the altar of incense, its form and use, Ex 30:1-10 of the ransom of the Israelites, with the half shekel when numbered, Ex 30:11-16 of the laver for the priests to wash their hands and feet at before service, Ex 30:17-21 of the anointing oil, the ingredients of it, and what was to be done with it, Ex 30:22-33, and of the perfume, the composition and use of it, Ex 30:34-38.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Leviticus 27:25; Numbers 3:47; Ezekiel 45:12

Footnotes 4

  • [a]. Lit "passes over to those who are mustered"
  • [b]. Lit "heave offering"
  • [c]. V 13, note 1
  • [d]. Lit "heave offering of the LORD
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