29 Take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for an heave offering of the Lord.

Other Translations of Numbers 31:29

New International Version

29 Take this tribute from their half share and give it to Eleazar the priest as the Lord's part.

English Standard Version

29 Take it from their half and give it to Eleazar the priest as a contribution to the Lord.

The Message

29 It's a God-tax taken from their half-share to be turned over to Eleazar the priest on behalf of God.

New King James Version

29 take it from their half, and give it to Eleazar the priest as a heave offering to the Lord.

New Living Translation

29 Give this share of the army's half to Eleazar the priest as an offering to the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 31:29

Commentary on Numbers 31:25-47

(Read Numbers 31:25-47)

Whatever we have, God justly claims a part. Out of the people's share God required one in fifty, but out of the soldiers' share only one in five hundred. The less opportunity we have of honouring God with personal services, the more should we give in money or value.