Numbers 29:38
Numbers 29:38 in Multiple Translations
Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
and one he-goat for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, and the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof.
And one he-goat for a sin-offering; in addition to the regular burned offering, and its meal offering, and its drink offering.
Also present a male goat as a sin offering in addition to the continual burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
And an hee goat for a sinne offring, beside the continuall burnt offring, and his meate offring, and his drinke offring.
and one goat, a sin-offering; apart from the continual burnt-offering, and its present, and its libation.
and one male goat for a sin offering, in addition to the continual burnt offering, with its meal offering, and its drink offering.
And one goat for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, and its meat-offering, and its drink-offering.
And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.
Also offer one male goat to be sacrificed to enable me to forgive you for your sins. These animals will be in addition to the offerings of animals and grain and wine that are completely burned on the altar each day.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 29:38
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Numbers 29:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׂעִ֥יר
חַטָּ֖את
אֶחָ֑ד
מִ/לְּ/בַד֙
עֹלַ֣ת
הַ/תָּמִ֔יד
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֖/הּ
וְ/נִסְכָּֽ/הּ
וּ/שְׂעִ֥יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
hairy
Conj | N-ms
חַטָּ֖את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
N-fs
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מִ/לְּ/בַד֙
bad
H905
alone
Prep | Prep | N-ms
עֹלַ֣ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
N-fs
הַ/תָּמִ֔יד
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
Art | N-ms
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֖/הּ
minchâh
H4503
offering
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וְ/נִסְכָּֽ/הּ
neçek
H5262
drink offering
Conj | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:38
וּ/שְׂעִ֥יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
"hairy"
Conj | N-ms
This word can refer to a wild goat or a satyr, a mythical creature. In the Bible, it may also describe a demon-possessed animal, like the ones in Matthew 8:30-32.
Definition: adj hairy
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: devil, goat, hairy, kid, rough, satyr. See also: Genesis 27:11; Numbers 7:52; Isaiah 13:21.
חַטָּ֖את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: 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, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
מִ/לְּ/בַד֙
bad
H905
"alone"
Prep | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
עֹלַ֣ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
הַ/תָּמִ֔יד
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
וּ/מִנְחָתָ֖/הּ
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
וְ/נִסְכָּֽ/הּ
neçek
H5262
"drink offering"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a drink offering, where a liquid is poured out as a sacrifice to God, often in a ceremonial context, as seen in Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Definition: 1) drink offering, libation, molten image, something poured out 1a) drink offering 1b) molten images Aramaic equivalent: ne.sakh (נְסַךְ "drink offering" H5261)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cover, drink offering, molten image. See also: Genesis 35:14; Numbers 29:27; Psalms 16:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 29:38
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Context — The Feast of Tabernacles
36As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished,
37along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.
38Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
39You are to present these offerings to the LORD at your appointed times, in addition to your vow and freewill offerings, whether burnt offerings, grain offerings, drink offerings, or peace offerings.” 40So Moses spoke all this to the Israelites just as the LORD had commanded him.Numbers 29:38 Summary
This verse is talking about a special sin offering that the Israelites were to make to God, in addition to their regular burnt offerings. The sin offering was a way for the people to acknowledge and deal with their sins, and to seek forgiveness from God, as seen in Psalm 51:1-19. Just like the Israelites, we need to recognize our sin and seek forgiveness from God, and we can do this through faith in Jesus Christ, as mentioned in John 1:29 and Romans 3:21-25. By acknowledging our sin and seeking forgiveness, we can approach a holy God and have a deeper relationship with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the sin offering in Numbers 29:38?
The sin offering is to atone for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-35, and is a reminder of the importance of dealing with sin in our lives, as mentioned in Psalm 51:1-19.
Why is a male goat specified for the sin offering?
The male goat was likely chosen due to its value and the fact that it was a common animal used in sacrifices, as seen in Leviticus 16:20-22, where a goat is used for the scapegoat ritual on the Day of Atonement.
How does this sin offering relate to the regular burnt offering?
The sin offering is in addition to the regular burnt offering, which was a daily offering to the Lord, as mentioned in Exodus 29:38-42, and is a reminder that our sin must be dealt with in order to approach a holy God, as seen in Hebrews 10:1-18.
What is the significance of the grain and drink offerings mentioned in Numbers 29:38?
The grain and drink offerings were accompaniments to the burnt offering, representing the fruit of the people's labor and their dependence on God for provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 14:22-29 and Psalm 104:10-15.
Reflection Questions
- How does the concept of a sin offering in Numbers 29:38 relate to my own need for forgiveness and cleansing from sin?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, offer my life as a sacrifice to God, acknowledging His holiness and my dependence on Him?
- How can I balance the idea of a sin offering with the concept of grace and forgiveness found in the New Testament, such as in Romans 3:21-25 and Ephesians 2:8-9?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge and deal with sin, and how can I apply the principles of the sin offering to those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:38
[See comments on Numbers 29:36].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:38
But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:38
THE FEAST OF — , Numbers 29:12-40.The cycle of Jewish feasts culminated in this, the grandest and most joyful of all.