50We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD.
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When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the LORD, when thou numberest them; that there be no plague among them, when thou numberest them.
The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. …
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! …
What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 48-54)Here is a great example of piety and devotion in the officers of the army, the colonels, that are called captains of thousands , and the inferior officers that were captains of hundreds ; they came to Moses as their general and commander-in-chief, and, though he was now going off the stage they very humbly and respectfully addressed themselves to him, calling themselves his servants ; the honours…
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