Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. New Living Translation You must also sacrifice a male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering. English Standard Version also one male goat for a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering and its drink offering. Berean Standard Bible Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. Berean Literal Bible and one kid of the goats as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering. King James Bible And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering. New King James Version also one kid of the goats as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering. New American Standard Bible and one male goat as a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering. NASB 1995 and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its grain offering and its drink offering. NASB 1977 and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its grain offering and its libation. Legacy Standard Bible and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its grain offering and its drink offering. Amplified Bible and one male goat as a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering. Berean Annotated Bible Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. Christian Standard Bible Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings. Holman Christian Standard Bible Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings.” American Standard Version and one he-goat for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof. English Revised Version and one he-goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, the meal offering thereof, and the drink offering thereof. GOD'S WORD® Translation Also bring one male goat as an offering for sin in addition to the daily burnt offerings with their grain offerings and wine offerings. International Standard Version and accompanied by one goat for a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering, with its corresponding grain and drink offerings." NET Bible along with one male goat for a purification offering, in addition to the continual burnt offering with its grain offering and its drink offering. New Heart English Bible and one male goat for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, the meal offering of it, and the drink offering of it. Webster's Bible Translation And one kid of the goats for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, its meat-offering, and its drink-offering. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleInclude one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. World English Bible and one male goat for a sin offering; in addition to the continual burnt offering, its meal offering, and its drink offering. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand one kid of the goats [for] a sin-offering, apart from the continual burnt-offering, its present, and its drink-offering. Berean Literal Bible and one kid of the goats as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering. Young's Literal Translation and one kid of the goats, a sin-offering, apart from the continual burnt-offering, its present, and its libation. Smith's Literal Translation And one he goat of the goats for sin, besides the burnt-offering of continuance, its gift and its libation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version with a he-goat for sin, apart from the perpetual holocaust, and its sacrifice and libation. New American Bible as well as one goat as a purification offering, besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering and libation. New Revised Standard Version also one male goat for a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering, its grain offering and its drink offering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd one kid of the goats for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, its meal offering, and its drink offering. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And one kid of goats for the sake of sins, apart from continual burning peace offerings and its meal offering and its drink offering. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and one he-goat for a sin-offering; beside the continual burnt-offering, the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof. Brenton Septuagint Translation And one kid of the goats for a sin-offering; beside the continual whole-burnt-offering there shall be their meat-offerings and their drink-offerings. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of Tabernacles…24along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. 25Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering. 26On the fifth day you are to present nine bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,… Cross References Include one male goat as a sin offering, Numbers 28:15 In addition to the regular burnt offering with its drink offering, one male goat is to be presented to the LORD as a sin offering. Numbers 15:24 and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. Leviticus 4:23 When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. in addition to the regular burnt offering Numbers 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, Exodus 29:38-42 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. … Ezekiel 46:13-15 And you shall provide an unblemished year-old lamb as a daily burnt offering to the LORD; you are to offer it every morning. / You are also to provide with it every morning a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute. / Thus they shall provide the lamb, the grain offering, and the oil every morning as a regular burnt offering.’ with its grain offering Numbers 28:5 along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives. Exodus 29:40 With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. Numbers 15:4 then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil. and drink offering. Numbers 15:5 With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering. Numbers 28:7 The drink offering accompanying each lamb shall be a quarter hin. Pour out the offering of fermented drink to the LORD in the sanctuary area. Leviticus 23:13 along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil—a food offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. Leviticus 23:33-36 And the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days. / On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. … Deuteronomy 16:13-15 You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. / And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. / For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that your joy will be complete. 2 Chronicles 8:13 He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. Nehemiah 8:14-18 And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, / and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” / And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim. … Treasury of Scripture And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering. Jump to Previous Addition Apart Besides Burnt Cereal Continual Drink Drink-Offering He-Goat Include Kid Libation Male Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Oblation Offering Present Regular Sin Sin-Offering ThereofJump to Next Addition Apart Besides Burnt Cereal Continual Drink Drink-Offering He-Goat Include Kid Libation Male Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Oblation Offering Present Regular Sin Sin-Offering ThereofNumbers 29 1. The offering at the feast of trumpets7. At the day of afflicting their souls 12. And on the eight days of the feast of tabernacles Include one male goat as a sin offering The use of a male goat as a sin offering is significant in the sacrificial system of ancient Israel. The goat symbolizes the removal of sin and impurity from the community, as seen in Leviticus 16 during the Day of Atonement. The male goat, specifically, is often associated with atonement for the leaders or the community as a whole. This offering underscores the need for purification and reconciliation with God, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the necessity of atonement. The sin offering points forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the laws and instructions from God, including the sacrificial system outlined in Numbers. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were given these specific instructions for worship and sacrifice. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where these sacrifices were to be offered. 4. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) A significant Jewish festival during which these sacrifices were made, commemorating the Israelites' journey in the wilderness. 5. Priests The descendants of Aaron responsible for performing the sacrifices and maintaining the rituals as prescribed by God. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites were required to follow God's instructions precisely, demonstrating their obedience and reverence for His holiness. Symbolism of Sacrifice The unblemished animals symbolize purity and foreshadow the perfect sacrifice of Christ, who was without sin. God's Provision and Presence The Feast of Tabernacles reminds believers of God's provision and presence during the Israelites' wilderness journey, encouraging trust in God's faithfulness today. Community Worship The communal aspect of these sacrifices highlights the importance of corporate worship and unity among God's people. Spiritual Reflection and Renewal The repetition of sacrifices during the festival invites believers to reflect on their spiritual state and seek renewal through Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 29:25?2. How does Numbers 29:25 emphasize the importance of observing God's appointed festivals? 3. What role do offerings play in our worship according to Numbers 29:25? 4. How can we apply the principles of Numbers 29:25 to our worship today? 5. What connections exist between Numbers 29:25 and New Testament teachings on sacrifice? 6. How does observing God's commands in Numbers 29:25 strengthen our faith community? 7. What is the significance of the offerings in Numbers 29:25 for modern believers? 8. How do the rituals in Numbers 29:25 reflect God's expectations of worship? 9. Why are specific sacrifices detailed in Numbers 29:25 important for understanding Old Testament worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 29? 11. Is there any archaeological record corroborating the elaborate sacrificial system described in Numbers 29? 12. What evidence exists that these extensive rituals, detailed in Numbers 29, were historically observed or feasible at that scale? 13. How do the repeated animal offerings in Numbers 29 align or conflict with the later prophetic criticism of sacrifices (e.g., Isaiah 1:11)? 14. Amos 5:25 - How can Amos assert that Israel did not offer sacrifices in the wilderness when Exodus and Leviticus detail extensive sacrificial ordinances? What Does Numbers 29:25 Mean One male goatNumbers 29:25 begins, “Include one male goat…”. That single animal reminds us that God requires a specific, unblemished sacrifice for sin, foreshadowing the ultimate “Lamb of God” (John 1:29). Earlier festivals also called for a lone goat (Leviticus 4:23–24), underscoring consistency in God’s provision for cleansing (Hebrews 9:22). As a sin offering The verse continues, “…as a sin offering”. This offering dealt with unintentional sins (Leviticus 4:1–3). Even during joyful feasts, Israel had to confront sin’s reality (Romans 3:23). The sin offering pointed forward to Christ, “who knew no sin” yet was “made sin for us” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Key truths: • Sin is ever-present and needs atonement, even in worshipful celebration. • God graciously provides a substitute, satisfying His justice while extending mercy (Isaiah 53:6). In addition to “...in addition to…” signals that the sin offering did not replace other sacrifices; it supplemented them. Worship of God is holistic—confession and celebration coexist (Psalm 32:1–2; Nehemiah 8:10). Our modern worship likewise combines praise with ongoing repentance (1 John 1:9). The regular burnt offering The daily burnt offering (Exodus 29:38–42) symbolized total dedication. Adding the sin-offering goat shows that consecration flows from cleansing (Romans 12:1). We cannot give ourselves wholly to God without first being purified by Him (Titus 2:14). With its grain offering The grain (or meal) offering accompanied the burnt offering (Numbers 28:3–8). It expressed gratitude for God’s provision (Psalm 65:9–13). Once sin is atoned for, thankful service naturally follows (Colossians 2:6–7). Practical takeaway: forgiven people become generous people, offering the firstfruits of work and resources. And drink offering The drink offering—wine poured out beside the altar (Exodus 29:40)—symbolized joy and complete surrender (Philippians 2:17; 2 Timothy 4:6). Together with the grain, it paints a picture of life fully yielded and overflowing in celebration of God’s grace (Psalm 116:12–14). summary Numbers 29:25 weaves cleansing and consecration into one verse. A single male goat covers sin; routine burnt, grain, and drink offerings celebrate ongoing devotion, gratitude, and joy. The order matters: forgiveness first, wholehearted worship second. In Christ, every element finds fulfillment, inviting us to live forgiven, dedicated, thankful, and poured-out lives before our holy God. Hebrew Include oneאֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first male goat וּשְׂעִיר־ (ū·śə·‘îr-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8163: Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun as a sin offering, חַטָּ֑את (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender in addition to מִלְּבַד֙ (mil·lə·ḇaḏ) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of the regular הַתָּמִ֔יד (hat·tā·mîḏ) Article | Adverb Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice burnt offering עֹלַ֣ת (‘ō·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings. מִנְחָתָ֖הּ (min·ḥā·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering Links Numbers 29:25 NIVNumbers 29:25 NLT Numbers 29:25 ESV Numbers 29:25 NASB Numbers 29:25 KJV Numbers 29:25 BibleApps.com Numbers 29:25 Biblia Paralela Numbers 29:25 Chinese Bible Numbers 29:25 French Bible Numbers 29:25 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 29:25 And one male goat for a sin (Nu Num.) |
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