Numbers 7:34
Numbers 7:34 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 7:34
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Numbers 7:34 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 7:34
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 7:34
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
32one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
33one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
34one male goat for a sin offering;
35and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. 36On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.Numbers 7:34 Summary
The male goat for a sin offering in Numbers 7:34 reminds us that sin separates us from God, and we need forgiveness and cleansing. This points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died to take away our sins, as seen in John 1:29. Just as the Israelites needed to offer sacrifices to atone for their sins, we need to acknowledge our sins and seek forgiveness through Jesus Christ, who is our sin offering, as stated in Romans 3:25 and 1 John 1:7. By trusting in Jesus, we can have a right relationship with God and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the male goat for a sin offering in Numbers 7:34?
The male goat for a sin offering represents the atonement for sin, as seen in Leviticus 4:23-26, where it is used to cleanse the people from their sins, reminding us of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ in John 1:29.
How does this sin offering relate to our lives as Christians?
The sin offering points to our need for forgiveness and cleansing, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as stated in Romans 3:25, where God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, and in 1 John 1:7, which reminds us that the blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin.
What can we learn from the specific instructions for the sin offering in Numbers 7:34?
The detailed instructions for the sin offering demonstrate God's concern for holiness and the importance of following His commands, as emphasized in Leviticus 10:1-3 and Deuteronomy 12:32, highlighting the need for obedience and reverence in our worship and daily lives.
How does the context of Numbers 7:34, within the larger narrative of the dedication of the altar, influence our understanding of the sin offering?
The context of Numbers 7:34, surrounded by other offerings and the dedication of the altar, underscores the sin offering's role in maintaining a right relationship with God, as seen in Exodus 29:36-37, where the altar is consecrated, and in Hebrews 13:10-12, which talks about the altar and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need to acknowledge my sin and seek forgiveness, just as the Israelites did through the sin offering?
- How can I apply the principle of the sin offering, which involves acknowledging and atoning for sin, to my personal relationships and interactions with others?
- In what ways can I reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate sin offering, and allow this reflection to deepen my reverence and love for Him?
- What are some practical steps I can take to follow God's instructions and commands, just as the Israelites were instructed to do in Numbers 7:34, and how can I trust in His goodness and wisdom in these commands?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:34
One kid of the goats for a sin offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:34
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