Numbers 7:58
New International Version
one male goat for a sin offering;

New Living Translation
and a male goat for a sin offering.

English Standard Version
one male goat for a sin offering;

Berean Standard Bible
one male goat for a sin offering;

King James Bible
One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

New King James Version
one kid of the goats as a sin offering;

New American Standard Bible
one male goat as a sin offering;

NASB 1995
one male goat for a sin offering;

NASB 1977
one male goat for a sin offering;

Legacy Standard Bible
one male goat for a sin offering;

Amplified Bible
one male goat as a sin offering;

Christian Standard Bible
one male goat for a sin offering;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
one male goat for a sin offering;

American Standard Version
one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

English Revised Version
one male of the goats for a sin offering;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
a male goat as an offering for sin;

International Standard Version
and one male goat for a sin offering.

Majority Standard Bible
one male goat for a sin offering;

NET Bible
one male goat for a purification offering;

New Heart English Bible
one male goat for a sin offering;

Webster's Bible Translation
One kid of the goats for a sin-offering:

World English Bible
one male goat for a sin offering;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

Young's Literal Translation
one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;

Smith's Literal Translation
One he goat of the goats for sin:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And a buck goat for sin:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and a he-goat for sin;

New American Bible
one goat for a purification offering;

New Revised Standard Version
one male goat for a sin offering;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
One kid of the goats for a sin offering;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And one kid of goats for a sin offering.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
one male of the goats for a sin-offering;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and one kid of the goats for a sin-offering.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Offerings of Dedication
57one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; 58one male goat for a sin offering; 59and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:1-9
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; ...

Exodus 35:4-9
Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ...

Exodus 40:9-11
Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.

Leviticus 2:1-3
“When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD.

Leviticus 7:11-14
Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD: / If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. / Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread. ...

Leviticus 23:17-20
Bring two loaves of bread from your dwellings as a wave offering, each made from two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour, baked with leaven, as the firstfruits to the LORD. / Along with the bread you are to present seven unblemished male lambs a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They will be a burnt offering to the LORD, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / You shall also prepare one male goat as a sin offering and two male lambs a year old as a peace offering. ...

1 Chronicles 29:6-9
Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...

2 Chronicles 29:31
Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings.

Ezra 2:68-69
When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.

Nehemiah 7:70-72
Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

Psalm 96:8
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.

Isaiah 60:6-7
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.

Ezekiel 45:17
And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.


Treasury of Scripture

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one male goat for a sin offering;
In the context of Numbers 7, the offerings brought by the leaders of Israel during the dedication of the altar are detailed. Each leader from the twelve tribes of Israel brought identical offerings over twelve days. The inclusion of a male goat for a sin offering is significant in several ways:

Biblical Context:
The sin offering, or "ḥaṭṭā't" in Hebrew, was a crucial part of the sacrificial system established in Leviticus. It was intended to atone for unintentional sins and to purify the sanctuary from the defilement caused by sin. This offering underscores the need for purification and reconciliation with God.

Historical and Cultural Context:
In ancient Israel, the sacrificial system was central to religious life. The sin offering was a means by which the Israelites could maintain a right relationship with God. The use of a male goat is consistent with the prescriptions found in Leviticus 4, where different animals were used for sin offerings depending on the status of the person or group making the offering.

Connections to Other Scripture:
The concept of a sin offering is echoed throughout the Old Testament and finds its ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament. Hebrews 10:4 states that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, pointing to the necessity of Christ's sacrifice. Jesus is seen as the ultimate sin offering, whose death on the cross provides atonement for humanity's sins once and for all.

Types of Jesus Christ:
The male goat as a sin offering can be seen as a type of Christ. Just as the goat was sacrificed to atone for the sins of the people, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross serves as the ultimate atonement. This typology is reinforced in the New Testament, where Christ is often referred to as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).

Prophecy:
While not a direct prophecy, the sacrificial system, including the sin offering, foreshadows the coming of the Messiah who would fulfill the law and the prophets. The repeated need for sin offerings in the Old Testament highlights the insufficiency of animal sacrifices and points to the need for a perfect, once-for-all sacrifice.

In summary, the phrase "one male goat for a sin offering" encapsulates the need for atonement and purification, the foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, and the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Gamaliel
- The leader of the tribe of Manasseh, who is offering a sacrifice as part of the dedication of the altar.

2. Manasseh
- One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Manasseh.

3. Moses
- The leader of the Israelites, who is overseeing the dedication of the altar.

4. Tabernacle
- The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where the offerings are being made.

5. Dedication of the Altar
- A significant event where leaders from each tribe present offerings to consecrate the altar.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Dedication
The dedication of the altar signifies the importance of setting apart sacred spaces and times for worship. In our lives, we should dedicate time and resources to God, recognizing His sovereignty.

Unity in Worship
Each tribe's leader brought offerings, symbolizing unity among the tribes in worship. In the church today, unity in worship and purpose is crucial for a strong community of believers.

Generosity in Giving
The offerings were generous and costly, reflecting the heart of giving. As Christians, we are called to give generously, not just in material wealth but also in time and talents.

Symbolism of Sacrifice
The sacrifices point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Understanding the Old Testament sacrifices helps us appreciate the depth of Christ's sacrifice for our sins.

Leadership and Responsibility
Gamaliel's role as a leader highlights the responsibility leaders have in guiding their people in worship and dedication to God. Christian leaders today should lead by example in faith and dedication.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

male goat
שְׂעִיר־ (śə·‘îr-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8163: Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun

for a sin offering;
לְחַטָּֽאת׃ (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender


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