King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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 29:38
Numbers 29:38 is part of a detailed list of instructions given to the Israelites regarding the offerings and sacrifices to be made during the Festival of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot. This festival was one of the three major feasts in the Jewish calendar, celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh month, Tishri, and lasted for seven days. It was a time of rejoicing before the Lord, commemorating the protection and provision God gave to the Israelites during their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness.
The verse specifies that, in addition to the regular daily offerings (the "continual burnt offering"), a special sin offering of a goat was to be made on each day of the festival. This goat was to be offered alongside the daily grain (meat) offering and drink offering, which were part of the ritual to atone for the sins of the people and to express thanksgiving and devotion to God. The sin offering was a critical component of the Israelite sacrificial system, emphasizing the need for cleansing from sin and the importance of reconciliation with God.
In the broader historical context, these offerings were conducted in the Tabernacle, and later in the Temple, by the priests according to the meticulous instructions given by God through Moses. The sacrificial system served as a tangible way for the Israelites to worship God, seek forgiveness, and maintain their covenantal relationship with Him until the coming of the Messiah, who would fulfill the law and provide the ultimate sacrifice for sins, as foretold in the New Testament.
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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: 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.