Numbers 29:34

Authorized King James Version

And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּשְׂעִ֥יר
goat
shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun
#2
חַטָּ֖את
for a sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#3
אֶחָ֑ד
And one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#4
מִלְּבַד֙
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
#5
עֹלַ֣ת
burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#6
הַתָּמִ֔יד
beside the continual
properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re
#7
מִנְחָתָ֖הּ
his meat offering
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
#8
וְנִסְכָּֽהּ׃
and his drink offering
a libation; also a cast idol

Analysis

Within the broader context of Numbers, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Numbers.

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 revelation in this particular way.

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