Numbers 7:28
Numbers 7:28 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 7:28
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Numbers 7:28 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 7:28
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 7:28
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
26one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
27one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
28one male goat for a sin offering;
29and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. 30On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.Numbers 7:28 Summary
The verse Numbers 7:28 talks about a male goat being offered as a sin offering, which means it was given to God to make up for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-35. This is a reminder that sin is serious and needs to be forgiven, and that Jesus Christ is our ultimate sin offering, as stated in John 1:29. Just like the people in the Bible needed to offer sacrifices to atone for their sins, we need to trust in Jesus Christ to forgive our sins and make us right with God (Romans 3:24-25). By trusting in Jesus, we can have peace with God and worship Him in a way that is pleasing to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the male goat in Numbers 7:28?
The male goat in Numbers 7:28 is for a sin offering, which is a reminder that sin must be atoned for, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-35, and that Jesus Christ is our ultimate sin offering, as stated in John 1:29.
Why are sin offerings necessary in the Bible?
Sin offerings are necessary because they provide a way to atone for sin, which separates us from God, as seen in Isaiah 59:2, and they point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who took away our sins, as stated in Hebrews 10:10-14.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Numbers 7?
Numbers 7 describes the offerings of the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the male goat in Numbers 7:28 is part of the offerings presented by Eliab son of Helon, which demonstrates the importance of atonement and worship in the life of God's people, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:5-7.
What can we learn from the specific animal chosen for the sin offering in this verse?
The male goat chosen for the sin offering in Numbers 7:28 may symbolize the need for purification and cleansing from sin, as seen in Leviticus 16:20-22, and it points to the ultimate purification and cleansing provided by Jesus Christ, as stated in 1 John 1:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the concept of atonement for sin in my own life, and how can I trust in Jesus Christ as my ultimate sin offering?
- How can I balance the idea of God's holiness and justice with His love and mercy, as seen in the context of sin offerings in the Bible?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek purification and cleansing from sin, and how can I trust in God's provision for me in Jesus Christ?
- How can I worship God in a way that is pleasing to Him, and what role does the concept of sin offerings play in my understanding of worship?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:28
One kid of the goats for a sin offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:28
He offered for his offering 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