Numbers 29:22

King James Version:

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And one goat [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and 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, and the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And one^{H259} goat^{H8163} for a sin offering^{H2403}; beside the continual^{H8548} burnt offering^{H5930}, and his meat offering^{H4503}, and his drink offering^{H5262}.

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Commentary for Numbers 29:22

Numbers 29:22 is part of a larger section in the book of Numbers that outlines the offerings for the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), which is one of the three major festivals in the Jewish calendar (Leviticus 23:34-43). This verse specifically details the sacrifices to be offered on the seventh day of the festival.

Themes:
1. **Atonement and Purification**: The sin offering of a goat emphasizes the theme of atonement, a central concept in the sacrificial system of ancient Israel. It represents the need for purification from sin and the restoration of the relationship between God and the people.
2. **Worship and Thanksgiving**: The Feast of Tabernacles is a time of joy and thanksgiving, commemorating God's provision and protection during the wilderness wanderings and celebrating the harvest. The offerings during this time express gratitude to God.
3. **Continuity and Ritual**: The reference to the "continual burnt offering" reflects the daily religious duties of the Israelites. This continuity in worship underscores the importance of regular sacrifices and offerings as a means of maintaining a connection with the divine.

Historical Context:
The book of Numbers is set during the wilderness period after the Exodus from Egypt and before the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land. It contains legislation given by God to Moses, detailing the organization and operation of the Israelite community, including religious, civil, and moral instructions.

The sacrificial system described in Numbers 29 was part of the priestly duties conducted in the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary that served as God's dwelling place among the Israelites during their journey. These detailed instructions for worship were meant to guide the priests in their service and the people in their religious observances.

The Feast of Tabernacles, in particular, was a time when the Israelites were commanded to live in booths (sukkot) for seven days to remember their ancestors' temporary dwellings during the 40 years in the wilderness. The offerings during this festival were numerous and increased progressively each day, culminating on the eighth day, Shemini Atzeret, which is considered a separate festival in its own right.

In summary, Numbers 29:22 reflects the intricate sacrificial system of ancient Israel, emphasizing themes of atonement, worship, and adherence to divine commandments within the historical context of the wilderness period and the establishment of religious practices that were central to Israelite identity and faith.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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,
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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).
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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.