Numbers 28:15

And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.

And one {H259} kid {H8163} of the goats {H5795} for a sin offering {H2403} unto the LORD {H3068} shall be offered {H6213}, beside the continual {H8548} burnt offering {H5930}, and his drink offering {H5262}.

Also a male goat is to be offered as a sin offering to ADONAI, in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.

In addition to the regular burnt offering with its drink offering, one male goat is to be presented to the LORD as a sin offering.

And one he-goat for a sin-offering unto Jehovah; it shall be offered besides the continual burnt-offering, and the drink-offering thereof.

Commentary

Numbers 28:15 outlines a specific sacrificial requirement within the detailed Mosaic Law, focusing on the offerings to be presented to the LORD. This verse specifies the inclusion of a sin offering as part of a larger set of prescribed sacrifices, particularly for designated times like the New Moon.

Context

Numbers chapter 28 provides a meticulous list of the offerings God commanded Israel to present regularly. These instructions cover daily sacrifices (Numbers 28:3-8), Sabbath offerings (Numbers 28:9-10), and then moves into the special offerings for the beginning of each month, known as the New Moon (Numbers 28:11-15). Verse 15 specifically adds a "kid of the goats for a sin offering" to the burnt offerings and drink offerings already mentioned for the New Moon, emphasizing that forgiveness and purification were essential components of their monthly worship.

Key Themes

  • Divine Prescription for Worship: This verse underscores God's meticulous instructions for how Israel was to approach Him. The specificity of the animal ("one kid of the goats") and the offering type ("sin offering") highlights divine order and the seriousness of worship.
  • Atonement for Sin: The primary purpose of the sin offering was to make atonement for unintentional sins or ceremonial uncleanness that might have been incurred by the community. Its inclusion on the New Moon signifies a monthly communal cleansing and renewal of covenant relationship.
  • Completeness of Sacrifice: The phrase "beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering" shows that the sin offering was an *addition* to the regular daily and monthly sacrifices, indicating a comprehensive system designed to cover various aspects of Israel's relationship with Godโ€”devotion (burnt offering), thanksgiving (drink offering), and purification (sin offering).
  • The Need for Forgiveness: Even in their dedicated worship, the Israelites were continually reminded of their human frailty and need for divine forgiveness, which was provisioned through these offerings.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew term for "sin offering" is chatta't (ื—ึทื˜ึธึผืืช). This word can mean both "sin" and "an offering for sin," powerfully linking the problem directly to its divine solution. The sacrifice itself became the means by which the sin was addressed and atoned for, demonstrating God's provision for dealing with the consequences of human transgression.

Related Scriptures

  • The concept of the continual burnt offering is foundational to Israel's worship, symbolizing daily devotion and atonement.
  • For a broader understanding of the purpose and regulations of the sin offering, Leviticus chapter 4 provides extensive details.
  • Ultimately, these Old Testament sacrifices foreshadowed the perfect and final sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who became the once-for-all sin offering for humanity.

Practical Application

Numbers 28:15 reminds believers today of several enduring truths. First, it highlights God's holiness and His expectation of purity from His people. Second, it underscores humanity's persistent need for atonement and forgiveness. While we no longer offer animal sacrifices, this verse points us to the sufficiency of Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross, which fully atoned for our sins. Our worship should still include acknowledging our need for grace and seeking reconciliation with God, not through rituals, but through faith in Christ and a life of repentance and obedience.

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Cross-References

  • Numbers 28:3

    And thou shalt say unto them, This [is] the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, [for] a continual burnt offering.

  • Numbers 15:24

    Then it shall be, if [ought] be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering.

  • Numbers 28:22

    And one goat [for] a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.

  • Leviticus 4:23

    Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish:

  • Leviticus 16:15

    ยถ Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that [is] for the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy seat, and before the mercy seat:

  • 2 Corinthians 5:21

    For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

  • Numbers 28:10

    [This is] the burnt offering of every sabbath, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.
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