Numbers 29:31
Numbers 29:31 in Multiple Translations
Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
and one he-goat for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offerings thereof.
And one he-goat for a sin-offering; in addition to the regular burned offering, its meal offering, and its drink offerings.
Also present a male goat as a sin offering in addition to the continual burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
And an hee goat for a sinne offring, beside the continuall burnt offring, his meate offring and his drinke offrings.
and one goat, a sin-offering; apart from the continual burnt-offering, its present, and its libation.
and one male goat for a sin offering; in addition to the continual burnt offering, its meal offering, and the drink offerings of it.
And one goat for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, its meat-offering, and its drink-offering.
And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 29:31
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Numbers 29:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׂעִ֥יר
חַטָּ֖את
אֶחָ֑ד
מִ/לְּ/בַד֙
עֹלַ֣ת
הַ/תָּמִ֔יד
מִנְחָתָ֖/הּ
וּ/נְסָכֶֽי/הָ
וּ/שְׂעִ֥יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
hairy
Conj | N-ms
חַטָּ֖את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
N-fs
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מִ/לְּ/בַד֙
bad
H905
alone
Prep | Prep | N-ms
עֹלַ֣ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
N-fs
הַ/תָּמִ֔יד
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
Art | N-ms
מִנְחָתָ֖/הּ
minchâh
H4503
offering
N-fs | Suff
וּ/נְסָכֶֽי/הָ
neçek
H5262
drink offering
Conj | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:31
וּ/שְׂעִ֥יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
"hairy"
Conj | 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.
חַטָּ֖את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
N-fs
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.
אֶחָ֑ד
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.
מִ/לְּ/בַד֙
bad
H905
"alone"
Prep | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
עֹלַ֣ת
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
הַ/תָּמִ֔יד
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
מִנְחָתָ֖/הּ
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
וּ/נְסָכֶֽי/הָ
neçek
H5262
"drink offering"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a drink offering, where a liquid is poured out as a sacrifice to God, often in a ceremonial context, as seen in Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Definition: 1) drink offering, libation, molten image, something poured out 1a) drink offering 1b) molten images Aramaic equivalent: ne.sakh (נְסַךְ "drink offering" H5261)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cover, drink offering, molten image. See also: Genesis 35:14; Numbers 29:27; Psalms 16:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 29:31
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Context — The Feast of Tabernacles
29On the sixth day you are to present eight bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished,
30along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.
31Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
32On the seventh day you are to present seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, 33along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.Numbers 29:31 Summary
This verse is talking about a special sacrifice that the Israelites were supposed to make to God, which included a male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings. This sin offering was to help the people remember that sin is serious and needs to be forgiven, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-35. Just like the Israelites, we need to recognize our own sin and trust in God's provision for our forgiveness, as described in Romans 3:23-25 and John 3:16. By trusting in God's sacrifice for us, we can have peace and celebrate His goodness in our lives, as seen in Psalm 103:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the sin offering in Numbers 29:31?
The sin offering is to atone for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-35, and is an essential part of the sacrificial system, pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, as described in Hebrews 10:1-18.
Why is a male goat specified for the sin offering in this verse?
The male goat was likely chosen for its strength and value, symbolizing the gravity of sin and the need for a worthy sacrifice, as seen in the context of other sin offerings in the Bible, such as Leviticus 16:20-22.
How does the sin offering in Numbers 29:31 relate to the regular burnt offering?
The sin offering is in addition to the regular burnt offering, which was a daily sacrifice, as described in Numbers 28:1-8, and together they emphasize the importance of both atonement for sin and worship of God in the life of the Israelites.
What can we learn from the inclusion of grain and drink offerings with the sin offering?
The inclusion of grain and drink offerings, as described in Numbers 29:30, highlights the importance of thanksgiving and celebration, even in the context of sin and atonement, and points to the generosity and provision of God, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:10-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are the ways in which I can apply the principle of atonement for sin in my own life, and how can I trust in God's provision for my forgiveness?
- How can I balance the recognition of my own sin with the celebration of God's goodness and provision in my life, as seen in the combination of sin and burnt offerings in this verse?
- In what ways can I use the example of the Israelites' sacrificial system to deepen my understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and its significance for my life, as described in John 1:29 and Hebrews 10:1-18?
- What are some ways in which I can cultivate a greater sense of reverence and awe for God's holiness, as reflected in the detailed instructions for the sin offering in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:31
[See comments on Numbers 29:13].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:31
And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the LORD seven days: On the fifteenth day - was to be held
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:31
THE FEAST OF — , Numbers 29:12-40.The cycle of Jewish feasts culminated in this, the grandest and most joyful of all.