Numbers 7:76
Numbers 7:76 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 7:76
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Numbers 7:76 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 7:76
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 7:76
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
74one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
75one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
76one male goat for a sin offering;
77and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Ocran. 78On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near.Numbers 7:76 Summary
The verse Numbers 7:76 talks about a sin offering, which was a sacrifice to help forgive the sins of the people. This sin offering was an important part of the Israelites' worship, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-5:13, and reminds us that God is holy and just, but also loving and forgiving, as discussed in Exodus 34:6-7 and 1 John 1:9. The use of a male goat for the sin offering shows that God wants us to take our sins seriously and to be willing to make sacrifices to follow Him, as encouraged in Romans 12:1 and Matthew 16:24. By considering this sin offering, we can better understand the importance of sacrifice and atonement in our relationship with God, as emphasized in Hebrews 9:22 and 10:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the sin offering in Numbers 7:76?
The sin offering was a sacrifice to atone for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-5:13, and was an essential part of the Israelites' worship and relationship with God, as mentioned in Exodus 29:36 and Hebrews 9:22.
Why is a male goat specified for the sin offering in this verse?
The male goat was likely chosen for its value and symbolic significance, as seen in the similar sacrifice in Leviticus 16:20-22, where a male goat was used to atone for the sins of the people on the Day of Atonement, a practice also referenced in Leviticus 23:27-28.
How does this sin offering relate to the overall theme of Numbers 7?
The sin offering in Numbers 7:76 is part of the larger context of the dedication of the altar and the offerings of the leaders of the tribes of Israel, as described in Numbers 7:1-88, which emphasizes the importance of sacrifice and atonement in the worship of God, a concept also discussed in Romans 3:25 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
What can we learn from the specific details of the sin offering in this verse?
The details of the sin offering, such as the use of a male goat, demonstrate the careful attention to ritual and sacrifice in the Israelites' worship, as seen in Exodus 12:5 and Leviticus 1:10, and remind us of the importance of obedience to God's commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 5:32-33 and Matthew 5:18-19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the concept of atonement and sacrifice to my own life, in light of Numbers 7:76 and the broader biblical theme of redemption?
- How does the sin offering in this verse relate to my own need for forgiveness and cleansing, as discussed in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 51:7?
- What can I learn from the Israelites' careful attention to ritual and sacrifice, and how can I apply that to my own worship and relationship with God, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:25 and Colossians 3:16?
- In what ways can I use the example of the sin offering in Numbers 7:76 to deepen my understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as described in John 1:29 and 1 Corinthians 5:7-8?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:76
One kid of the goats for a sin offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:76
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