Numbers 7:4
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Original Language Analysis
Historical Context
Moses' role as mediator extended to receiving offerings on God's behalf and distributing them according to divine instruction. This prevented favoritism or human wisdom from determining allocation. God's sovereignty in distribution ensured that needs, not preferences, guided the gifts' use.
Questions for Reflection
- How should church leadership handle generous gifts to ensure they're used according to God's priorities?
- What does God's direction of gift distribution teach about stewardship of resources?
- In what ways does submitting our giving to divine guidance prevent both pride and improper allocation?
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Analysis & Commentary
The Lord's speech to Moses establishes that all offerings must be received according to divine direction, not human preference. God would determine how the wagons and oxen were distributed. This teaches that even generous gifts must be stewarded according to God's wisdom. The phrase 'of them' emphasizes acceptance—God receives what is offered in faith. The Reformed principle of divine sovereignty applies even to the administration of gifts; the giver offers, but God directs the use.