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32 “In addition, we promise to obey the command to pay the annual Temple tax of one-eighth of an ounce of silver[a] for the care of the Temple of our God. 33 This will provide for the Bread of the Presence; for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings; for the offerings on the Sabbaths, the new moon celebrations, and the annual festivals; for the holy offerings; and for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel. It will provide for everything necessary for the work of the Temple of our God.

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  1. 10:32 Hebrew tax of 1⁄3 of a shekel [4 grams].

32 “We assume the responsibility for carrying out the commands to give a third of a shekel[a] each year for the service of the house of our God: 33 for the bread set out on the table;(A) for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings; for the offerings on the Sabbaths, at the New Moon(B) feasts and at the appointed festivals; for the holy offerings; for sin offerings[b] to make atonement for Israel; and for all the duties of the house of our God.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Nehemiah 10:32 That is, about 1/8 ounce or about 4 grams
  2. Nehemiah 10:33 Or purification offerings