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 7:40
Numbers 7:40 is part of a detailed account in the Bible that describes the offerings made by the leaders of Israel at the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle. This event occurred after the completion of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. The verse specifically mentions "one kid of the goats for a sin offering," which is a sacrifice prescribed by the Mosaic Law to atone for the sins of the people.
In the broader context of Numbers 7, each of the twelve tribes of Israel, represented by their tribal leaders, brought forward identical offerings over twelve consecutive days to dedicate the altar. These offerings included various items such as silver dishes, grain offerings, and animal sacrifices, with the goat for a sin offering being one of them. The sin offering was a critical component of the Israelite sacrificial system, symbolizing the need for purification and forgiveness of sins, and it underscored the holiness of God and the necessity for reconciliation between God and His people.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the religious and cultural practices of the ancient Israelites, who adhered to a system of worship that included ritual sacrifices. These sacrifices were not only acts of worship but also tangible expressions of repentance, obedience, and devotion to God. The meticulous listing of the offerings reflects the importance of following divine instructions precisely, a theme that is central to the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, which include Numbers. The verse also highlights the communal aspect of worship, as the leaders acted on behalf of their respective tribes, emphasizing unity and collective responsibility before God.
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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).