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 7:58
Numbers 7:58 is part of a detailed account of the offerings made by the leaders of Israel at the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle. The verse specifically mentions "one kid of the goats for a sin offering," which is a component of the extensive list of sacrifices presented by the tribal princes over a period of twelve days, one prince each day.
In the broader context of Numbers 7, the narrative is set during the second year after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, as they are in the process of setting up the Tabernacle—a portable dwelling place for God—in the wilderness of Sinai. The chapter meticulously records the offerings brought by each of the twelve tribal leaders, which include various animals, grains, and other items for burnt offerings, sin offerings, and peace offerings.
The sin offering mentioned in Numbers 7:58 is particularly significant as it represents the need for atonement and the acknowledgment of sin. In the sacrificial system established by God through Moses, the sin offering was a means by which the people of Israel could seek forgiveness and purification from their sins. The goat, as specified in this verse, was one of the animals deemed suitable for such an offering according to the Mosaic Law.
The historical context of this verse is deeply rooted in the religious and cultural practices of ancient Israel. The sacrificial system was central to their worship and understanding of God's holiness and the need for reconciliation between God and humanity. The detailed account of the offerings underscores the importance of communal and individual participation in worship, as well as the leaders' roles in facilitating these religious observances.
In summary, Numbers 7:58 reflects the intricate sacrificial rituals of the Israelites, emphasizing the sin offering as a means of atonement within the dedication ceremony of the Tabernacle. It highlights the religious devotion of the Israelite leaders and the broader community's commitment to the worship of God as they transitioned from a newly freed people to a nation with a structured system of worship and sacrifice.
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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).