Numbers 7:70
Numbers 7:70 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 7:70
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Numbers 7:70 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 7:70
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 7:70
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
68one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
69one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
70one male goat for a sin offering;
71and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai. 72On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near.Numbers 7:70 Summary
This verse, Numbers 7:70, talks about a special offering to God, a male goat, to help forgive sins. Just like how the Israelites needed to be forgiven, we also need forgiveness for our mistakes, as seen in 1 John 1:9. The offering reminds us that God wants us to be pure and clean, and He provides a way for us to be forgiven through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as seen in John 1:29. By understanding the significance of this sin offering, we can appreciate the depth of God's love and forgiveness for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the male goat in Numbers 7:70?
The male goat in Numbers 7:70 is for a sin offering, which symbolizes the need for atonement and forgiveness of sins, as seen in Leviticus 4:23-26, where it is used to make atonement for unintentional sins.
Why is the sin offering necessary in this context?
The sin offering is necessary to cleanse the people and their leaders from any unintentional sins, ensuring they are pure and holy before God, as emphasized in Numbers 5:6-7 and Leviticus 16:20-22.
How does this sin offering relate to the overall theme of Numbers 7?
The sin offering in Numbers 7:70 is part of the tribe's offerings during the dedication of the altar, highlighting the importance of purification and atonement in worship, as seen in Numbers 7:1-89, where each tribe presents their offerings to God.
What can we learn from the specific details of this offering?
The specific details of the offering, such as the use of a male goat, demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions precisely, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:32, where God warns against adding or subtracting from His commands.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek forgiveness and cleansing, just like the Israelites did through the sin offering?
- How can I apply the principle of purification and atonement in my daily life, as seen in this verse?
- What does this verse teach me about God's character and His desire for holiness in His people?
- In what ways can I offer myself as a 'living sacrifice' to God, as seen in Romans 12:1, in light of the sin offering in Numbers 7:70?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:70
One kid of the goats for a sin offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:70
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