Numbers 29:16
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, 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 kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.

New King James Version
also one kid of the goats 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, its grain offering, and its drink offering.

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

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

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

Amplified Bible
also one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the continual burnt offering, 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, the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof.

Contemporary English Version
You must also offer a goat as a sacrifice for sin. These are to be offered in addition to the regular daily sacrifices.

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

Good News Translation
Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. Offer these in addition to the daily burnt offering with its grain offering and wine offering.

International Standard Version
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, the meal offering of it, and the drink offering of it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And one kid of the goats for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, his meat-offering, and his drink-offering.

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

Young's Literal Translation
and one kid of the goats, a sin-offering; apart from the continual burnt-offering, 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
and a he-goat for sin, apart from the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and its libation.

New American Bible
One goat will be a purification offering. These are in addition to 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, its grain offering and its drink offering.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, its meal offering, and its drink offering.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And one kid of goats for sin apart from the continual burning peace offering 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, the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof.

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

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Feast of Tabernacles
15and a tenth of an ephah with each of the fourteen lambs. 16Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. 17On the second day you are to present twelve young 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 23:26-32
Again the LORD said to Moses, / “The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. You shall hold a sacred assembly and humble yourselves, and present a food offering to the LORD. / On this day you are not to do any work, for it is the Day of Atonement, when atonement is made for you before the LORD your God. ...

Leviticus 23:33-36
And the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days. / On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. ...

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. ...

Numbers 28:1-8
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites and say to them: See that you present to Me at its appointed time the food for My food offerings, as a pleasing aroma to Me. / And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. ...

Numbers 28:9-10
On the Sabbath day, present two unblemished year-old male lambs, accompanied by a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil, as well as a drink offering. / This is the burnt offering for every Sabbath, in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.

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 28:16-25
The fourteenth day of the first month is the LORD’s Passover. / On the fifteenth day of this month, there shall be a feast; for seven days unleavened bread is to be eaten. / On the first day there is to be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work. ...

Numbers 28:26-31
On the day of firstfruits, when you present an offering of new grain to the LORD during the Feast of Weeks, you are to hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work. / Present a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, / together with their grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil—three-tenths of an ephah with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram, ...

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 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

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.

Ezra 3:4
They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day.

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.

Isaiah 1:13-14
Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. / I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them.


Treasury of Scripture

And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.

Numbers 29:13,20
And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish: …

Psalm 40:6
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.

Psalm 50:8,9
I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings, to have been continually before me…

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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 was a daily ritual, signifying the people's continual dedication and commitment to God. It was a holistic offering, with the entire animal consumed by fire, symbolizing complete surrender to God's will. This regular offering served as a constant reminder of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The addition of the sin offering to the regular burnt offering emphasizes the layered nature of Israel's worship, where atonement and dedication go hand in hand. This practice foreshadows the comprehensive work of Christ, who fulfills both the need for atonement and the call to holiness.

with its grain offering
The grain offering, often accompanying burnt offerings, consisted of fine flour, oil, and frankincense. It represented the fruits of human labor and was an expression of gratitude and dependence on God for provision. The grain offering also symbolized the sanctification of daily life and work, dedicating the fruits of one's labor to God. This offering can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the Bread of Life (John 6:35), providing spiritual sustenance and fulfillment.

and drink offering
The drink offering, typically wine, was poured out at the altar, symbolizing the pouring out of one's life in service and devotion to God. It complements the grain offering, together representing the totality of life and sustenance offered back to God. The drink offering is a precursor to the New Testament imagery of Christ's blood poured out for the forgiveness of sins (Matthew 26:28). It signifies the joy and fellowship found in communion with God, as well as the sacrificial nature of true worship.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israelites
The people to whom the instructions for offerings were given. They were God's chosen people, set apart to follow His laws and commandments.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the laws and instructions from God, including those concerning offerings and sacrifices.

3. Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where sacrifices and offerings were made.

4. Feast of Tabernacles
The context of this passage is the instructions for offerings during the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant festival in the Jewish calendar.

5. Sin Offering
A specific type of offering made to atone for sin, symbolizing purification and reconciliation with God.
Teaching Points
The Necessity of Atonement
The sin offering underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It reminds us that sin separates us from God, and reconciliation requires a sacrifice.

Symbolism of the Male Goat
The male goat as a sin offering symbolizes the transfer of sin and the need for a substitute. This foreshadows Christ, who became our substitute on the cross.

Regularity and Consistency in Worship
The inclusion of the sin offering alongside regular burnt offerings highlights the importance of consistent and faithful worship practices. Our spiritual disciplines should be regular and intentional.

Christ as the Fulfillment
The Old Testament sacrifices point to Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law and became the ultimate sin offering. Our faith rests in His completed work on the cross.

Holiness and Purity
The offerings remind us of God's holiness and our call to live pure and holy lives. We are to be set apart, reflecting God's character in our daily actions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

as a sin offering,
חַטָּ֑את (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.
מִנְחָתָ֖הּ (min·ḥā·ṯāh)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering


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