Numbers 31:37and Yahweh's tribute of the sheep was six hundred seventy-five.
The setting
Moab Plains, Jordan River valley, ~1406 BC. From 337,500 sheep, exactly 675 are set apart for the Lord's tribute...
The emotion here: reverent acknowledgment while recording God's rightful claim on all blessings
The original word
mekes (מֶכֶס) — tribute or tax, acknowledging God as the ultimate sovereign king
Why it matters
675 sheep equals about 0.2% — much smaller than the usual 10% tithe, showing God's mercy even in justice
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 31:37
This tiny percentage shows that even in holy war, God doesn't demand everything — He takes a token to acknowledge His ownership
Common misconceptionPeople think God always demands 10%, but here He takes less than 1% — it's about acknowledgment, not greed.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 31:37
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 31:37 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 31:37 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include stewardship. Notable phrases: Yahweh's tribute.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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