Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Versionone 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleOne 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 1917one 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…63one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; 64one male goat for a sin offering; 65and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni.… Cross References Exodus 29:38-42 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. ... Leviticus 1:3-9 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. ... Leviticus 4:23-26 When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering. / Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. ... Leviticus 9:15-21 Aaron then presented the people’s offering. He took the male goat for the people’s sin offering, slaughtered it, and offered it for sin like the first one. / He presented the burnt offering and offered it according to the ordinance. / Next he presented the grain offering, took a handful of it, and burned it on the altar in addition to the morning’s burnt offering. ... Leviticus 16:3-5 This is how Aaron is to enter the Holy Place: with a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering. / He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. / And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. 1 Chronicles 29:21 The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. 2 Chronicles 29:31-36 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. / The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. ... Ezra 6:17 For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. Nehemiah 12:43 On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. Psalm 51:19 Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices, in whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on Your altar. Ezekiel 43:18-27 Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: / You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. / You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it. ... Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 1 Corinthians 5:7 Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. 2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. Ephesians 5:2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. Treasury of Scripture One kid of the goats for a sin offering: Jump to Previous Buck Goat Goats Kid Male Offering Sin Sin-OfferingJump to Next Buck Goat Goats Kid Male Offering Sin Sin-OfferingNumbers 7 1. The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar 89. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat one male goat for a sin offering; In the context of Numbers 7, the leaders of Israel are presenting offerings for the dedication of the altar. The offering of a male goat for a sin offering is significant in the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites. The sin offering, or "ḥaṭṭā't" in Hebrew, was a sacrifice made to atone for unintentional sins and to purify the people or objects from ceremonial uncleanness. This particular offering underscores the need for atonement and the seriousness of sin in the eyes of God. The choice of a male goat is consistent with the Levitical laws outlined in Leviticus 4, where a male goat is specified for the sin offering of a leader. This reflects the hierarchical structure of the Israelite community and the responsibility of leaders to maintain purity and holiness. The male goat as a sin offering also points to the substitutionary nature of the sacrifice, where the animal bears the sin of the offerer, prefiguring the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore the sins of humanity. The use of a goat is also significant in the Day of Atonement rituals described in Leviticus 16, where one goat is sacrificed as a sin offering and another is sent into the wilderness as the scapegoat, symbolically carrying away the sins of the people. This dual role of the goat highlights the comprehensive nature of atonement, both in terms of purification and removal of sin. In a broader biblical context, the sin offering is a type of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). The male goat for a sin offering in Numbers 7:64 foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who fulfills and surpasses the Old Testament sacrificial system by offering Himself once for all (Hebrews 10:10). Culturally, the practice of animal sacrifice was common in the ancient Near East, but the Israelite sacrificial system was unique in its theological significance and its role in the covenant relationship between God and His people. The sin offering was not merely a ritual but a profound expression of repentance, faith, and the need for divine forgiveness. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the offerings from God. 2. Israelites The people of God who are in the wilderness, receiving laws and instructions for worship. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where offerings and sacrifices were made. 4. Tribe of Naphtali The tribe making the offering on this particular day, as part of the dedication of the altar. 5. Sin Offering A specific type of sacrifice made to atone for sin, symbolizing purification and forgiveness. Teaching Points Understanding the Sin OfferingThe sin offering in Numbers 7:64 symbolizes the need for atonement and purification from sin. It points to the seriousness of sin and the necessity of seeking God's forgiveness. Christ as the Fulfillment The sin offering foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who provides complete atonement for sin. Believers are called to trust in His finished work on the cross. The Importance of Obedience The Israelites' adherence to God's instructions for offerings demonstrates the importance of obedience in worship. Christians are encouraged to follow God's commands faithfully. The Role of Confession and Repentance Just as the sin offering required acknowledgment of sin, believers today are called to confess and repent, trusting in God's promise of forgiveness. Community and Worship The collective participation of the tribes in offering sacrifices highlights the communal aspect of worship. Christians are reminded of the importance of gathering together in worship and supporting one another in faith. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew oneאֶחָ֖ד (’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 Links Numbers 7:64 NIVNumbers 7:64 NLT Numbers 7:64 ESV Numbers 7:64 NASB Numbers 7:64 KJV Numbers 7:64 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:64 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:64 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:64 French Bible Numbers 7:64 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:64 One male goat for a sin offering (Nu Num.) |
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