Numbers 7:42
On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:
Original Language Analysis
בַּיּוֹם֙
day
H3117
בַּיּוֹם֙
day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
1 of 8
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
נָשִׂ֖יא
prince
H5387
נָשִׂ֖יא
prince
Strong's:
H5387
Word #:
3 of 8
properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist
בֶּן
of the children
H1121
בֶּן
of the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 8
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
גָ֑ד
of Gad
H1410
גָ֑ד
of Gad
Strong's:
H1410
Word #:
5 of 8
gad, a son of jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
Historical Context
Gad, along with Reuben and half of Manasseh, requested to settle east of the Jordan River in Numbers 32. Moses granted this request conditionally—they must help conquer the Promised Land first. Their full participation in tabernacle dedication demonstrated commitment to Israel's unity despite geographic separation.
Questions for Reflection
- How does faithfulness in worship transcend geographic or circumstantial differences?
- What does Gad's full participation despite choosing different territory teach about unity in diversity?
- In what ways should Christians maintain commitment to corporate worship regardless of life circumstances?
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Analysis & Commentary
Eliasaph, prince of Gad, offering on the sixth day maintains the pattern. Gad's tribal history included choosing inheritance east of the Jordan, yet this didn't diminish their participation in Israel's central worship. Geographic location or life choices don't exempt believers from full participation in worship. The standardized offering shows that all are called to the same level of devotion regardless of where God places them. The Reformed doctrine of vocation applies—faithfulness in our particular calling glorifies God.