Numbers 29:19
And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and the meat offering thereof, and their drink offerings.
Original Language Analysis
עִזִּ֥ים
of the goats
H5795
עִזִּ֥ים
of the goats
Strong's:
H5795
Word #:
2 of 9
a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
חַטָּ֑את
for a sin offering
H2403
חַטָּ֑את
for a sin offering
Strong's:
H2403
Word #:
4 of 9
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
מִלְּבַד֙
H905
מִלְּבַד֙
Strong's:
H905
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
עֹלַ֣ת
burnt offering
H5930
עֹלַ֣ת
burnt offering
Strong's:
H5930
Word #:
6 of 9
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
הַתָּמִ֔יד
beside the continual
H8548
הַתָּמִ֔יד
beside the continual
Strong's:
H8548
Word #:
7 of 9
properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re
Historical Context
Archaeological evidence from Israelite sites shows burned animal bones in cultic contexts, confirming sacrificial practice. The tamid required substantial logistical support—breeding flawless year-old lambs, training priests in slaughter/butchering, maintaining altar fire continuously (Leviticus 6:13).
Questions for Reflection
- How does the need for daily sin offerings expose the folly of trusting in religious deeds for permanent standing before God?
- What does Christ's single sacrifice's sufficiency teach about the difference between law and grace?
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Analysis & Commentary
One kid of the goats for a sin offering—The daily chatat persists through day two, underscoring that yesterday's atonement doesn't cover today's sin. This daily renewal foreshadowed Christ's superiority, whose 'one sacrifice for sins for ever' (Hebrews 10:12) eliminates repetition's necessity.
Beside the continual burnt offering—The tamid's continuation demonstrates worship priorities: God's glory first (burnt offering), then fellowship (peace offerings), then cleansing (sin offering). Even abundant festival offerings supplemented rather than replaced the fundamental twice-daily sacrifice maintaining covenant communion.