Numbers 29:28
New International Version
Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.

New Living Translation
You must also sacrifice a male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.

English Standard Version
also one male goat for a sin offering; besides the regular burnt offering and its grain offering and its drink offering.

Berean Standard Bible
Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.

King James Bible
And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.

New King James Version
also one goat as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering.

New American Standard Bible
and one male goat as a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering and its grain offering, and its drink offering.

NASB 1995
and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering and its grain offering and its drink offering.

NASB 1977
and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering and its grain offering and its libation.

Legacy Standard Bible
and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering and its grain offering and its drink offering.

Amplified Bible
and one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the continual burnt offering, and its grain offering, and its drink offering.

Christian Standard Bible
Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings.”

American Standard Version
and one he-goat for a sin-offering, besides the continual burnt-offering, and the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof.

English Revised Version
and one he-goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and the meal offering thereof, and the drink offering thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Also bring one male goat as an offering for sin in addition to the daily burnt offerings with their grain offerings and wine offerings.

International Standard Version
and accompanied by one goat for a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering, with its corresponding grain and drink offerings."

Majority Standard Bible
Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.

NET Bible
along with one male goat for a purification offering, in addition to the continual burnt offering with its grain offering and its drink offering.

New Heart English Bible
and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, and the meal offering of it, and the drink offering of it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And one goat for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, and its meat-offering, and its drink-offering.

World English Bible
and one male goat for a sin offering, in addition to the continual burnt offering, and its meal offering, and its drink offering.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and one goat [for] a sin-offering, apart from the continual burnt-offering, and its present, and its drink-offering.

Young's Literal Translation
and one goat, a sin-offering; apart from the continual burnt-offering, and its present, and its libation.

Smith's Literal Translation
And one he goat of sin, besides the burnt-offering of continuance, its gift and its libation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
with a he-goat for sin, apart from the perpetual holocaust, and its sacrifice and libation.

New American Bible
as well as one goat as a purification offering, besides the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and libation.

New Revised Standard Version
also one male goat for a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering and its grain offering and its drink offering.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And one goat of the first year for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering and its meal offering and its drink offering.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And one kid of goats for the sake of sins, apart from continual burning peace offerings and its meal offering and its drink offering.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and one he-goat for a sin-offering; beside the continual burnt-offering, and the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And one kid of the goats for a sin-offering; beside the perpetual whole-burnt-offering; there shall be their meat-offerings and their drink-offerings.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Feast of Tabernacles
27along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. 28Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. 29On the sixth day you are to present eight bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,…

Cross References
Leviticus 23:23-25
The LORD also said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of rest, a sacred assembly announced by trumpet blasts. / You must not do any regular work, but you are to present a food offering to the LORD.’”

Leviticus 23:1-2
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘These are My appointed feasts, the feasts of the LORD that you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies.

Numbers 28:11-15
At the beginning of every month, you are to present to the LORD a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, / along with three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with the ram, / and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each lamb. This is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. ...

Numbers 10:10
And on your joyous occasions, your appointed feasts, and the beginning of each month, you are to blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and peace offerings to serve as a reminder for you before your God. I am the LORD your God.”

2 Chronicles 8:13
He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.

Nehemiah 10:33
for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.

Ezekiel 45:18-25
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘On the first day of the first month you are to take a young bull without blemish and purify the sanctuary. / And the priest is to take some of the blood from the sin offering and put it on the doorposts of the temple, on the four corners of the ledge of the altar, and on the gateposts of the inner court. / You must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for anyone who strays unintentionally or in ignorance. In this way you will make atonement for the temple. ...

1 Chronicles 23:31
Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them.

2 Chronicles 31:3
The king contributed from his own possessions for the regular morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, as written in the Law of the LORD.

Ezra 3:5
After that, they presented the regular burnt offerings and those for New Moons and for all the appointed sacred feasts of the LORD, as well as all the freewill offerings brought to the LORD.

Colossians 2:16-17
Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.

Hebrews 10:1
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

Romans 14:5-6
One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. / He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.

Galatians 4:9-10
But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? / You are observing special days and months and seasons and years!

Matthew 5:17
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.


Treasury of Scripture

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Numbers 29
1. The offering at the feast of trumpets
7. At the day of afflicting their souls
12. And on the eight days of the feast of tabernacles














Include one male goat as a sin offering
The use of a male goat as a sin offering is significant in the sacrificial system of ancient Israel. The goat symbolizes the removal of sin and impurity from the community, as seen in Leviticus 16 during the Day of Atonement. The male goat, specifically, is often associated with atonement for the leaders or the community as a whole. This offering underscores the need for purification and reconciliation with God, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the necessity of atonement. The sin offering points forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).

In addition to the regular burnt offering
The regular burnt offering, or "olah," was a daily sacrifice that symbolized the complete dedication and surrender to God. It was a continual reminder of the people's need to maintain a right relationship with God. The addition of the sin offering to the regular burnt offering emphasizes the layered nature of Israel's sacrificial system, where different offerings served distinct purposes. This layering reflects the comprehensive nature of atonement and worship, which includes both the acknowledgment of sin and the expression of devotion.

With its grain offering
The grain offering, or "minchah," accompanied the burnt offering and was a tribute to God, symbolizing the fruits of human labor and the dedication of one's sustenance to the Lord. It was often made of fine flour, oil, and frankincense, representing purity, richness, and the pleasing aroma of a life dedicated to God. This offering highlights the importance of offering not just animals but also the produce of the land, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty over all aspects of life.

And drink offering
The drink offering, or "nesek," was poured out alongside the burnt and grain offerings, symbolizing the pouring out of one's life in service to God. It often consisted of wine, which was a valuable commodity, signifying the offering of one's best to God. The drink offering complements the other sacrifices, creating a holistic picture of worship that involves the totality of one's being and resources. This practice foreshadows the New Testament concept of being "poured out as a drink offering" (Philippians 2:17), reflecting a life fully surrendered to God's purposes.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the laws and instructions from God, including the details of the offerings.

2. Israelites
The people of God who were given these specific instructions for worship and offerings.

3. Tabernacle
The place where these offerings were to be made, serving as the dwelling place of God among His people.

4. Feast of Tabernacles
The context of this passage, a significant festival in the Jewish calendar, celebrating God's provision and presence.

5. Offerings
Specific sacrifices including grain and drink offerings, which were part of the worship and atonement practices.
Teaching Points
Understanding Worship
The detailed instructions for offerings remind us of the importance of approaching God with reverence and obedience.

Symbolism of Sacrifice
The offerings symbolize dedication and thanksgiving, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

God's Provision
The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates God's provision, encouraging us to trust in His continued faithfulness.

Spiritual Fulfillment
The physical offerings foreshadow the spiritual fulfillment found in Christ, urging us to seek deeper spiritual truths.

Community Worship
The communal aspect of these offerings highlights the importance of gathering together in worship and celebration.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Include one
אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

male goat
וּשְׂעִ֥יר (ū·śə·‘îr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8163: Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun

as a sin offering,
חַטָּ֖את (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

in addition to
מִלְּבַד֙ (mil·lə·ḇaḏ)
Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of

the regular
הַתָּמִ֔יד (hat·tā·mîḏ)
Article | Adverb
Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice

burnt offering
עֹלַ֣ת (‘ō·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

with its grain and drink offerings.
וּמִנְחָתָ֖הּ (ū·min·ḥā·ṯāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering


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