Numbers 7:47
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
Numbers 7:47
Numbers 7:47: “And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.” This mirrors verse 41, showing a pattern of peace offerings by different leaders, reinforcing communal participation and shared devotion. The repetition across leaders demonstrates not only generosity but the unity of purpose in dedicating the sanctuary and honoring God.
Peace offerings again highlight fellowship with God and community. The repeated pattern emphasizes that worship is not solitary; it binds people in shared gratitude and mutual care. Theologically, it reinforces the idea of a God who blesses a people who bless and blesses them in return, deepening covenant life through reciprocal generosity.
In modern settings, cultivate communal worship and generosity. Organize joint meals after services, support community projects, or partner with neighboring churches or ministries. Let shared meals become a practice of hospitality and solidarity. Encourage members to contribute beyond their comfort zones, modeling the relational aspect of faith in tangible ways.
Cross-References: Leviticus 7:11-18; Acts 2:46-47; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Galatians 6:10