Numbers 29:25

And one kid of the goats [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.

And one {H259} kid {H8163} of the goats {H5795} for a sin offering {H2403}; beside the continual {H8548} burnt offering {H5930}, his meat offering {H4503}, and his drink offering {H5262}.

also one male goat as a sin offering; in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings.

Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.

and one he-goat for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof.

Commentary

Numbers 29:25 is part of an extensive section detailing the specific offerings required for the annual festivals of Israel, particularly focusing here on the seventh day of the Feast of Tabernacles. This verse specifies the inclusion of a "kid of the goats for a sin offering," alongside the regular daily burnt offering, meat offering, and drink offering.

Context

This verse is found within Numbers chapter 29, which meticulously outlines the sacrificial schedule for the major annual feasts. The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) was a joyous seven-day celebration, followed by an eighth day, commemorating God's faithfulness during Israel's wilderness journey and giving thanks for the harvest. Each day of this festival had a unique set of numerous sacrifices. Numbers 29:25 specifically details the sin offering for the seventh day, indicating the persistent need for purification even amidst the most festive and holy occasions, in addition to the continual burnt offering and its associated oblations.

Key Themes

  • Ongoing Need for Atonement: The inclusion of a sin offering daily, even during a celebratory feast, underscores the constant reality of human sin and the perpetual need for God's provision for atonement and cleansing.
  • God's Meticulous Instructions: The highly detailed nature of the sacrificial laws throughout Numbers 29 highlights God's demand for precise obedience and order in worship, reflecting His holy character.
  • Communal Purity: These offerings were not just for individual purification but for the entire community of Israel, emphasizing their corporate responsibility and their collective dependence on God's grace to remain in covenant relationship.

Linguistic Insights

The term "sin offering" translates the Hebrew word chatta't (Χ—Φ·Χ˜ΦΌΦΈΧΧͺ), which can mean "sin" itself, but in the context of sacrifice, refers to an offering for purification from sin or ritual impurity. These sacrifices primarily addressed unintentional sins or uncleanness that might hinder one's fellowship with God or defile the sanctuary. It was a means of cleansing and reconciliation, allowing the community to remain holy in God's presence.

Significance and Application

While the specific rituals of the Old Testament sacrificial system have been fulfilled, their spiritual significance remains profound for believers today. The daily sin offerings, like the one mentioned in Numbers 29:25, consistently pointed to the ultimate need for a perfect sacrifice. This was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who became the final and complete atonement for all who believe. His death on the cross cleanses us from all sin, making us righteous before God (2 Corinthians 5:21). Thus, this ancient verse reminds us of our ongoing need for God's grace and the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice, which allows us to approach God with confidence, even in our celebrations and worship.

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Cross-References

  • Hebrews 13:15

    By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] lips giving thanks to his name.

  • Acts 13:43

    Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

  • John 8:31

    ΒΆ Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed;

  • Numbers 29:11

    One kid of the goats [for] a sin offering; beside the sin offering of atonement, and the continual burnt offering, and the meat offering of it, and their drink offerings.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:13

    But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

  • Hebrews 10:39

    But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

  • Romans 2:7

    To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
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