Numbers 7:46
Numbers 7:46 in Multiple Translations
one male goat for a sin offering;
One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
one male of the goats for a sin-offering;
One male of the goats for a sin-offering;
a male goat as a sin offering,
An hee goate for a sinne offring,
one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;
one male goat for a sin offering;
One kid of the goats for a sin-offering:
And a buck goat for sin:
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 7:46
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Numbers 7:46 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׂעִיר
עִזִּ֥ים
אֶחָ֖ד
לְ/חַטָּֽאת
שְׂעִיר
sâʻîyr
H8163
hairy
N-ms
עִזִּ֥ים
ʻêz
H5795
goat
N-fp
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לְ/חַטָּֽאת
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 7:46
שְׂעִיר
sâʻîyr
H8163
"hairy"
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.
עִזִּ֥ים
ʻêz
H5795
"goat"
N-fp
Refers to a female goat, often translated as she-goat or kid, and is also related to goat's hair in the Bible.
Definition: female goat, she-goat, goat, kid Aramaic equivalent: ez (עֵז "goat" H5796)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (she) goat, kid. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 7:58; Proverbs 27:27.
אֶחָ֖ד
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.
לְ/חַטָּֽאת
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
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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.
Study Notes — Numbers 7:46
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
44one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
45one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
46one male goat for a sin offering;
47and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel. 48On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near.Numbers 7:46 Summary
[The verse Numbers 7:46 talks about a male goat being offered as a sin offering, which means it was a sacrifice to help people be forgiven for their sins. This reminds us that we all make mistakes and need forgiveness, as it says in Romans 3:23. The sin offering was an important part of the Israelites' worship, and it helps us understand that God wants us to be honest about our sins and seek forgiveness. By including a sin offering in the dedication of the altar, the Israelites acknowledged that even in the midst of celebration, they needed to recognize their sinfulness and seek God's forgiveness.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the sin offering in Numbers 7:46?
The sin offering was a sacrifice to atone for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-5:13, and here it is part of the dedication offerings for the altar, emphasizing the need for cleansing and forgiveness in the presence of God.
Why is a male goat specified for the sin offering?
The male goat was a common animal used for sin offerings, as seen in Leviticus 16:20-22, where it was used on the Day of Atonement to symbolically bear the sins of the people, and its use here may be due to its value and symbolic significance in the culture of the time.
How does this sin offering relate to the other offerings in Numbers 7?
The sin offering is part of a series of offerings, including burnt offerings and peace offerings, which together demonstrate the people's commitment to worshiping and obeying God, as commanded in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 6:1-9.
What can we learn from the inclusion of a sin offering in the dedication of the altar?
The inclusion of a sin offering reminds us that even in the midst of celebration and dedication, we must acknowledge our sinfulness and need for forgiveness, as emphasized in Romans 3:23 and 1 John 1:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge and seek forgiveness for sin, and how can I apply the principle of the sin offering to my relationship with God?
- How can I balance the joy of worship and celebration with the humility of recognizing my own sinfulness and need for forgiveness?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, demonstrate my commitment to worshiping and obeying God through my actions and sacrifices?
- What does the use of a male goat for the sin offering teach me about the seriousness of sin and the importance of atonement in my relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:46
One kid of the goats for a sin offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:46
He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine