Numbers 7:64
Numbers 7:64 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 7:64
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Numbers 7:64 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 7:64
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 7:64
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
62one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
63one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
64one male goat for a sin offering;
65and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni. 66On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, drew near.Numbers 7:64 Summary
In Numbers 7:64, we see that the Israelites offered a male goat as a sin offering to atone for their sins. This reminds us that sin is a serious thing, and that we need to acknowledge and turn away from it, just as the Israelites did (see Psalm 51:1-17). The sin offering also points forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died to atone for our sins (see Romans 3:23-25). By reflecting on this verse, we can cultivate a deeper sense of humility and gratitude for God's forgiveness and mercy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the sin offering in Numbers 7:64?
The sin offering was a sacrifice made to atone for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-5:13, and in this context, it was part of the dedication offerings for the altar, as described in Numbers 7:1-89.
Why was a male goat chosen for the sin offering?
The choice of a male goat for the sin offering was likely due to its value and significance in the culture, as well as its use in other sin offerings, such as in Leviticus 16:20-22, where a goat was used to atone for the sins of the people on the Day of Atonement.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sin and forgiveness in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of acknowledging and atoning for sin, as seen in Psalm 51:1-17, where David repents of his sins and seeks forgiveness from God, and in Romans 3:23-25, where we see that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory, but can be justified through faith in Jesus Christ.
What can we learn from the specific details of the offerings in Numbers 7:64?
The specific details of the offerings, such as the type and number of animals, demonstrate the careful attention to detail and obedience to God's instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:32, where the Israelites are warned not to add or subtract from God's commands.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can acknowledge and atone for my own sins, just as the Israelites did through the sin offering?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and respect for God's holiness, as reflected in the careful attention to detail in the offerings?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to seek forgiveness and make amends, just as the Israelites did through the sin offering?
- How can I balance the need for accountability and repentance with the promise of forgiveness and mercy, as seen in 1 John 1:9?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:64
One kid of the goats for a sin offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:64
His offering was 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 flour