King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
Complete Jewish Bible:
one male goat as a sin offering,
Berean Standard Bible:
one male goat for a sin offering;
American Standard Version:
one male of the goats for a sin-offering;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
One{H259} kid{H8163} of the goats{H5795} for a sin offering{H2403}:
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Commentary for Numbers 7:34
**Numbers 7:34** is part of the detailed account of the offerings the leaders of Israel brought to the Tabernacle during its dedication. This verse specifically mentions one of the offerings as "one kid of the goats for a sin offering."
**Themes:**
1. **Worship and Sacrifice:** The verse reflects the theme of worship through sacrifice, which was central to Israelite religious practice. The sin offering was meant to atone for unintentional sins, emphasizing the importance of purity and reconciliation with God.
2. **Dedication and Consecration:** The offerings described in this chapter were part of the dedication ceremony for the Tabernacle, signifying the importance of consecrating space and leaders for divine service.
3. **Leadership and Responsibility:** The leaders of each tribe brought offerings, indicating their role in leading the people in worship and their responsibility in maintaining the relationship between the community and God.
4. **Equality and Unity:** All the leaders brought the same type of offerings, which underscores the equality of the tribes before God and promotes unity within the community.
**Historical Context:**
- The events in Numbers 7 take place during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land.
- The Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary, had just been completed and was being dedicated for use as a place of worship and the dwelling place of God among His people.
- The offerings described in the chapter were brought over twelve days, one for each tribe, and included various animals, grain, and other items for different types of sacrifices (burnt, sin, and peace offerings).
- The historical context is significant as it marks a moment of stability and organization for the Israelites after a period of upheaval and before the challenges of conquest and settlement.
- The detailed listing of offerings also serves as a record of the meticulous adherence to the ceremonial laws given by God to Moses.
In summary, Numbers 7:34, with its focus on a sin offering, highlights the themes of worship, dedication, leadership, and unity within the historical context of the Tabernacle's dedication during the wilderness journey of the Israelites.
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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).