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. 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: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleone male goat 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…81one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; 82one male goat for a sin offering; 83and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan.… 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 40:17-33 So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month of the second year. / When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts. / Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him. ... Leviticus 9:1-24 On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, ... 1 Kings 8:62-66 Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. ... 2 Chronicles 7:4-10 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. / The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. ... Ezra 6:16-18 Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / 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. / They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. Nehemiah 12:27-43 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ... Psalm 96:8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. Isaiah 60:7 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 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. ... 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. Luke 2:22-24 And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord / (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), / and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Acts 21:26 So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them. 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 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: Historical and Cultural Context: Connections to Other Scripture: Types of Jesus Christ: Persons / Places / Events 1. Ahira son of Enan- Ahira is the leader of the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His name means "brother of evil" or "brother of a friend," and he plays a role in the offerings made during the dedication of the altar. 2. Tribe of Naphtali - This is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe is known for its warriors and is allotted land in the northern part of Canaan. 3. Dedication of the Altar - This event involves the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel bringing offerings for the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle. Each leader presents offerings on behalf of their tribe over twelve days. Teaching Points The Importance of Order and Structure in WorshipThe detailed account of offerings in Numbers 7 highlights the importance of order and structure in worship. Each tribe's leader brings offerings in a specific sequence, reflecting God's desire for orderly worship. Community Participation in Worship The involvement of all twelve tribes in the dedication of the altar underscores the communal aspect of worship. It reminds us that worship is not just an individual act but a collective expression of faith. Symbolism of Offerings The offerings brought by Ahira and the other leaders symbolize dedication and consecration to God. In our lives, we are called to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, dedicating our time, talents, and resources to God's service. Faithfulness in Leadership Ahira's role as a leader bringing offerings on behalf of his tribe illustrates the responsibility of leaders to faithfully represent their people before God. This serves as a reminder for leaders today to act with integrity and dedication. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:82?2. How does Numbers 7:82 illustrate the importance of offerings in worship today? 3. What can we learn from the leaders' dedication in Numbers 7:82 for our lives? 4. How does Numbers 7:82 connect to New Testament teachings on giving? 5. In what ways can we emulate the generosity shown in Numbers 7:82? 6. How does the offering in Numbers 7:82 reflect God's provision and faithfulness? 7. What is the significance of the offerings in Numbers 7:82 for the Israelites' faith? 8. How does Numbers 7:82 reflect the importance of ritual in worship? 9. Why are specific offerings detailed in Numbers 7:82? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? 11. Are there historical or logistical issues with Doeg, a single Edomite, carrying out the massacre of so many priests (1 Samuel 21:7 - 22:18-19)? 12. 2 Samuel 6:7 - Why would an all-knowing God strike Uzzah dead for physically stabilizing the Ark when his intention seemed good? 13. How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible? 14. Numbers 4:24-26 - How feasible is it that the Gershonites could manage the massive weights of curtains and tents in a desert setting? What Does Numbers 7:82 Mean One• Each tribal leader brought exactly “one” goat, matching the pattern already given for the other offerings in Numbers 7. The single animal underscores: – Unity: all twelve tribes stood on equal footing before the LORD (Numbers 7:12–83). – Sufficiency: one sacrifice was enough to cover the specific requirement laid out for this dedication (Leviticus 4:35). – Focus: one points to God’s orderly design—no tribe could boast by adding or withholding (Ephesians 4:5). – Anticipation: just as one goat was offered here, one perfect sacrifice would later take away sin once for all (Hebrews 10:12–14). Male goat • Goats were frequently appointed for sin offerings (Leviticus 4:22–24; 16:5). A male goat in particular symbolized leadership responsibility and strength. • By bringing a male rather than a female, the leader acknowledged: – The costliness of sin—male animals were often considered more valuable (2 Samuel 24:24). – The need for a substitute that met God’s stated standard (Leviticus 9:3). • The goat motif carries forward to the Day of Atonement, where one goat was slain and the other released, picturing both propitiation and expiation (Leviticus 16:15, 21–22; Hebrews 9:13). For a sin offering • The sin offering dealt with unintentional sin and impurity, restoring fellowship between the people and God (Leviticus 4:1–2; 5:17–18). • Even at the joyful dedication of the tabernacle, sin had to be addressed first—holiness precedes celebration (Ezra 6:17). • The blood of this goat pointed ahead to the “better sacrifice” of Christ, whose blood cleanses the conscience in a way animal blood never could (Hebrews 9:12–14; 10:4). • By including a sin offering in a roster of grain, burnt, and fellowship offerings (Numbers 7:13–88), the passage reminds us that every act of worship must be grounded in atonement (1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:21). summary Numbers 7:82 records “one male goat for a sin offering” to show that every tribe, every leader, and every act of worship needed cleansing. The single male goat met God’s requirement for atonement, previewed the Day of Atonement pattern, and foreshadowed the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ. 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 7:82 NIVNumbers 7:82 NLT Numbers 7:82 ESV Numbers 7:82 NASB Numbers 7:82 KJV Numbers 7:82 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:82 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:82 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:82 French Bible Numbers 7:82 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:82 One male goat for a sin offering (Nu Num.) |
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