oblation. This was voluntary. The levy in Numbers 31:25, &c, was commanded. See Leviticus 2:4.
jewels. instruments or vessels.
atonement. See note on Exodus 29:33.
souls. Hebrew, plural of nephesh. App-13.
Related Commentaries of Numbers 31:50
Numbers 31:50
50 We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten,e of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD.