Numbers 7:40
Numbers 7:40 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 7:40
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Numbers 7:40 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 7:40
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 7:40
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
38one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
39one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
40one male goat for a sin offering;
41and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai. 42On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.Numbers 7:40 Summary
The verse Numbers 7:40 talks about a male goat being offered as a sin offering, which means it was given to God to help make things right between God and people who had sinned. This is similar to what we see in Leviticus 4:24, where a sin offering is used to atone for sin. The idea of a sin offering is important because it shows that God wants to forgive people and have a close relationship with them, as seen in Isaiah 53:10 and John 3:16. By understanding the significance of the sin offering, we can better appreciate the sacrifice that Jesus made for us, as described in Romans 3:25 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the male goat for a sin offering in Numbers 7:40?
The male goat for a sin offering, as mentioned in Numbers 7:40, represents the atonement for sin, which is a central theme in the Bible, also seen in Leviticus 4:24 and Isaiah 53:10.
How does this sin offering relate to the burnt offering mentioned in Numbers 7:39?
The sin offering and the burnt offering serve different purposes, with the sin offering focusing on atonement for sin, as seen in Numbers 7:40, and the burnt offering symbolizing complete dedication to God, as seen in Numbers 7:39 and Deuteronomy 33:10.
What is the role of the leader Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai in this context?
Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai is the leader of his tribe, presenting the offerings to God on behalf of his people, as part of the dedication of the altar, as described in Numbers 7:1-89, similar to the role of leaders in other offerings, such as Exodus 35:27.
How does this passage relate to the New Testament concept of Jesus as the ultimate sin offering?
The male goat for a sin offering in Numbers 7:40 foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who became the sin offering for all humanity, as described in Romans 3:25 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of a sin offering in the dedication of the altar reveal about the nature of God and humanity?
- How does the concept of atonement for sin, as represented by the male goat, impact my personal relationship with God?
- In what ways can I, like Shelumiel, present myself and my resources as an offering to God, as described in Romans 12:1-2?
- How does the symbolism of the sin offering and other sacrifices in the Old Testament enrich my understanding of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:40
One kid of the goats for a sin offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:40
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