Exodus 38:25 net — The silver of those who were numbered of the community was one hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanc…

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"The silver of those who were numbered of the community was one hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel,"

— Exodus 38:25, NET Bible

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Exodus 38 — Context

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Now Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made everything that the LORD had commanded Moses;

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and with him was Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an artisan, a designer, and an embroiderer in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen.

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All the gold that was used for the work, in all the work of the sanctuary(namely, the gold of the wave offering) was twenty-nine talents and 730 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.

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The silver of those who were numbered of the community was one hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel,

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one beka per person, that is, a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, for everyone who crossed over to those numbered, from twenty years old or older, 603,550 in all.

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The one hundred talents of silver were used for casting the bases of the sanctuary and the bases of the special curtain– one hundred bases for one hundred talents, one talent per base.

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From the remaining 1,775 shekels he made hooks for the posts, overlaid their tops, and made bands for them.

Exodus 38:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:25 say?
Exodus 38:25 in the NET Bible reads: “The silver of those who were numbered of the community was one hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel,”
Where is Exodus 38:25 in the Bible?
Exodus 38:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 38, verse 25.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 38:25.
What translation should I read Exodus 38:25 in?
Exodus 38:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 38:25?
Exodus 38:25 reads (NET): “The silver of those who were numbered of the community was one hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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