King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And one kid of the goats [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
Complete Jewish Bible:
also one male goat as a sin offering; in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings.
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.
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And one{H259} kid{H8163} of the goats{H5795} for a sin offering{H2403}; beside the continual{H8548} burnt offering{H5930}, his meat offering{H4503}, and his drink offering{H5262}.
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Commentary for Numbers 29:16
1. **Themes:**
- **Sacrifice and Atonement:** The verse emphasizes the theme of sacrifice as a means of atoning for sins, a central practice in ancient Israelite religion.
- **Ritual and Observance:** It reflects the meticulous ritual observance required by the Mosaic Law, particularly during festivals.
- **Divine Worship:** The detailed instructions for offerings underscore the importance of worship and the relationship between God and the Israelites.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The book of Numbers is set during the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, approximately the 14th century BCE.
- **Festival of Booths:** Numbers 29 outlines the offerings for the Festival of Booths (Sukkot), a significant autumn harvest festival. The verse in question (Numbers 29:16) specifies additional sacrifices to be offered on the second day of this week-long celebration.
- **Cultic Practice:** The instructions for offerings reflect the priestly code and its emphasis on sacrificial rituals. These were crucial for maintaining the covenant between God and Israel and for ensuring divine favor and blessings.
- **Levitical Priesthood:** The offerings would have been conducted by the Levitical priests, who were responsible for the religious life and rituals of the Israelites.
In summary, Numbers 29:16 is part of a larger liturgical calendar, detailing the sacrifices for the Festival of Booths, and reflects the themes of atonement, ritual purity, and divine worship that were central to the religious identity and practice of ancient Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - Strong's Number: H8163
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂעִיר
Transliteration: sâʻîyr
Pronunciation: saw-eer'
Description: or שָׂעִר; from שָׂעַר; shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun; devil, goat, hairy, kid, rough, satyr. - Strong's Number: H5795
There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵז
Transliteration: ʻêz
Pronunciation: aze
Description: from עָזַז; a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair); (she) goat, kid. - Strong's Number: H2403
There are 272 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַטָּאָה
Transliteration: chaṭṭâʼâh
Pronunciation: khat-taw-aw'
Description: or חַטָּאת; from חָטָא; an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender; punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). - Strong's Number: H8548
There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּמִיד
Transliteration: tâmîyd
Pronunciation: taw-meed'
Description: from an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); ellipt. the regular (daily) sacrifice; alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. - Strong's Number: H5930
There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹלָה
Transliteration: ʻôlâh
Pronunciation: o-law'
Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל. - Strong's Number: H4503
There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִנְחָה
Transliteration: minchâh
Pronunciation: min-khaw'
Description: from an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary); gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. - Strong's Number: H5262
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶסֶךְ
Transliteration: neçek
Pronunciation: neh'-sek
Description: or נֵסֶךְ; from נָסַךְ; a libation; also a cast idol; cover, drink offering, molten image.