Numbers 28:15

Authorized King James Version

And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּשְׂעִ֨יר
kid
shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun
#2
עִזִּ֥ים
of the goats
a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
#3
אֶחָ֛ד
And one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#4
לְחַטָּ֖את
for a sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#5
לַֽיהוָ֑ה
unto the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#6
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
עֹלַ֧ת
burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#8
הַתָּמִ֛יד
beside the continual
properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re
#9
יֵֽעָשֶׂ֖ה
shall be offered
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#10
וְנִסְכּֽוֹ׃
and his drink offering
a libation; also a cast idol

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Numbers. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Numbers Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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