Numbers 7:52
Numbers 7:52 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 7:52
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Numbers 7:52 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 7:52
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 7:52
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Context — Offerings of Dedication
50one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
51one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;
52one male goat for a sin offering;
53and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud. 54On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.Numbers 7:52 Summary
The verse Numbers 7:52 tells us about a special sacrifice, called a sin offering, which was given to God to ask for forgiveness for sins. This sin offering, a male goat, was an important part of the dedication ceremony for the altar, as seen in Numbers 7:1-89. Just like the Israelites, we need to acknowledge our sins and ask for God's forgiveness, as seen in 1 John 1:9, and trust in His mercy and love. By doing so, we can maintain a right relationship with God and experience His peace and joy, as promised in Romans 5:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the sin offering in Numbers 7:52?
The sin offering was a sacrifice to atone for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-35, and in this context, it was part of the dedication offerings for the altar, as described in Numbers 7:1-89.
Why is a male goat specified for the sin offering?
The male goat was likely chosen for its value and significance, as seen in other biblical passages such as Leviticus 16:20-22, where a goat is used for atonement on the Day of Atonement.
How does this sin offering relate to the covenant between God and the Israelites?
The sin offering was a reminder of the covenant between God and the Israelites, as established in Exodus 19:5-6, and the need for atonement and forgiveness in order to maintain a right relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 51:1-19.
What can we learn from the inclusion of a sin offering in the dedication ceremony?
The inclusion of a sin offering emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and atoning for sin, even in times of celebration and dedication, as seen in Romans 3:23-25, where sin is acknowledged and atoned for through faith in Jesus Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What role does atonement play in my relationship with God, and how can I apply the principles of the sin offering to my own life?
- How can I balance the joy of celebration and dedication with the sobering reality of sin and the need for atonement?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, acknowledge and make amends for my sins, and how can I trust in God's forgiveness and mercy?
- What does the use of a male goat for the sin offering reveal about the nature of sin and the cost of atonement, and how can I apply these insights to my own walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:52
One kid of the goats for a sin offering. [See comments on Numbers 7:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 7:52
His offering was 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 flour