New International VersionInclude one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
New Living TranslationYou must also sacrifice one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.
English Standard Versionalso one male goat for a sin offering; besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering.
Berean Standard BibleInclude one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
King James BibleAnd one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
New King James Versionalso one goat as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering.
New American Standard Bibleand one male goat as a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering.
NASB 1995and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its grain offering and its drink offering.
NASB 1977and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its grain offering and its libation.
Legacy Standard Bibleand one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, its grain offering and its drink offering.
Amplified Bibleand one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the continual burnt offering, and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
Christian Standard BibleAlso offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAlso offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings.”
American Standard Versionand one he-goat for a sin-offering; besides the continual burnt-offering, the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof.
English Revised Versionand one he-goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, the meal offering thereof, and the drink offering thereof.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAlso bring one male goat as an offering for sin in addition to the daily burnt offerings with their grain offerings and wine offerings.
International Standard Versionand accompanied by one goat for a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering, with corresponding grain and drink offerings."
NET Biblealong with one male goat for a purification offering, in addition to the continual burnt offering with its grain offering and its drink offering.
New Heart English Bibleand one male goat for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, the meal offering of it, and the drink offering of it.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd one goat for a sin-offering: besides the continual burnt-offering, its meat-offering, and its drink-offering. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleInclude one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
World English Bibleand one male goat for a sin offering; in addition to the continual burnt offering, its meal offering, and its drink offering. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand one goat [for] a sin-offering, apart from the continual burnt-offering, its present, and its drink-offering.
Young's Literal Translation and one goat, a sin-offering; apart from the continual burnt-offering, its present, and its libation.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd one he goat of sin, besides the burnt-offering of continuance, its gift and its libation: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.
Catholic Public Domain Versionwith a he-goat for sin, apart from the perpetual holocaust, and its sacrifice and libation.
New American Bibleas well as one goat as a purification offering, besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering and libation.
New Revised Standard Versionalso one male goat for a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd one he-goat of the first year for a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, its meal offering, and its drink offering.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd one kid of goats for the sake of sins, apart from continual burning peace offerings and its meal offering and its drink offering. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and one he-goat for a sin-offering; beside the continual burnt-offering, the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd one kid of the goats for a sin-offering; beside the continual whole-burnt-offering; there shall be their meat-offerings and their drink-offerings.
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Context The Feast of Tabernacles… 33along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed. 34Include onemale goatas a sin offering,in addition tothe regularburnt offeringwith its grain offeringand drink offering.35On the eighth day you are to hold a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work.…
Cross References Leviticus 23:33-36And the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days. / On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. ...
Deuteronomy 16:13-15You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. / And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. / For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that your joy will be complete.
2 Chronicles 8:13He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.
Nehemiah 8:14-18And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, / and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” / And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim. ...
Zechariah 14:16-19Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. / And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them. / And if the people of Egypt will not go up and enter in, then the rain will not fall on them; this will be the plague with which the LORD strikes the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. ...
John 7:2However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near.
John 7:37-39On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.
Exodus 23:16You are also to keep the Feast of Harvest with the firstfruits of the produce from what you sow in the field. And keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather your produce from the field.
Exodus 34:22And you are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year.
1 Kings 8:2And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim.
1 Kings 8:65So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all.
2 Chronicles 7:8-10So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days. / On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. / On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel.
Ezra 3:4They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day.
Psalm 81:3Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast.
Isaiah 66:23From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD.
Treasury of Scripture And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering. Jump to Previous AdditionApartBesidesBurntCerealContinualDrinkDrink-OfferingHe-GoatIncludeLibationMaleMealMeal-OfferingMeatMeat-OfferingOfferingPresentRegularSinSin-OfferingThereofJump to Next AdditionApartBesidesBurntCerealContinualDrinkDrink-OfferingHe-GoatIncludeLibationMaleMealMeal-OfferingMeatMeat-OfferingOfferingPresentRegularSinSin-OfferingThereofNumbers 29 1.The offering at the feast of trumpets7.At the day of afflicting their souls12.And on the eight days of the feast of tabernaclesInclude one male goat as a sin offeringThe use of a male goat as a sin offering is significant in the sacrificial system of ancient Israel. The goat symbolizes the removal of sin and impurity from the community. This practice is rooted in the Levitical laws, where the goat is often used for atonement ( Leviticus 16:15-16). The sin offering underscores the need for purification and reconciliation with God. In the broader biblical narrative, the concept of a sin offering points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world ( John 1:29). in addition to the regular burnt offering
The regular burnt offering was a daily ritual, signifying the people's continual dedication and commitment to God. It was a holistic offering, with the entire animal consumed by fire, symbolizing total surrender to God's will. This regular offering served as a constant reminder of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The addition of the sin offering to the regular burnt offering highlights the comprehensive nature of worship, which includes both dedication and atonement. with its grain offering
The grain offering, often made of fine flour mixed with oil and frankincense, accompanied the burnt offering. It represented the fruits of human labor and was an expression of gratitude and dependence on God for provision. The grain offering also symbolized the sanctification of daily life and work, acknowledging that all sustenance comes from God. This offering can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching of offering one's life as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1). and drink offering
The drink offering, typically wine, was poured out at the altar, symbolizing the pouring out of one's life in service to God. It complemented the burnt and grain offerings, completing the sacrificial ritual. The drink offering signifies joy and fellowship with God, as wine is often associated with celebration and covenantal blessings in Scripture. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul uses the imagery of a drink offering to describe his own life poured out in service to Christ (Philippians 2:17), further connecting the Old Testament sacrificial practices to the life of a believer in Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the laws and instructions from God, including the details of the offerings. 2. IsraelitesThe people of God who were given these specific instructions for worship and offerings. 3. TabernacleThe place where these offerings were to be made, serving as the dwelling place of God among His people. 4. Feast of TabernaclesThe context of this verse, which is part of the instructions for the offerings during this important festival. 5. PriestsThe individuals responsible for carrying out the offerings as prescribed by God. Teaching Points Understanding the Purpose of OfferingsThe offerings were a means for the Israelites to express their devotion and obedience to God. They served as a reminder of God's provision and the need for atonement. Symbolism of CompletenessThe detailed instructions for offerings symbolize the completeness and perfection required in worship, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. Worship in Spirit and TruthWhile the Israelites had specific rituals, believers today are called to worship in spirit and truth, focusing on the heart's posture rather than external rituals. Generosity in WorshipThe offerings included grain and drink, representing the fruits of labor. This teaches us to be generous in our worship, offering God the best of what we have. Community and WorshipThe communal aspect of these offerings during the Feast of Tabernacles highlights the importance of corporate worship and fellowship among believers. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Numbers 29:34?
2.How does Numbers 29:34 emphasize the importance of following God's specific instructions?
3.What can we learn about obedience from the offerings in Numbers 29:34?
4.How does Numbers 29:34 connect to New Testament teachings on sacrifice?
5.How can we apply the principle of obedience from Numbers 29:34 today?
6.What role does community play in fulfilling God's commands in Numbers 29:34?
7.What is the significance of the offerings mentioned in Numbers 29:34?
8.How do the sacrifices in Numbers 29:34 relate to the overall theme of atonement?
9.Why are specific offerings detailed in Numbers 29:34 important for understanding ancient Israelite worship?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 29?
11.Is there any archaeological record corroborating the elaborate sacrificial system described in Numbers 29?
12.What evidence exists that these extensive rituals, detailed in Numbers 29, were historically observed or feasible at that scale?
13.How do the repeated animal offerings in Numbers 29 align or conflict with the later prophetic criticism of sacrifices (e.g., Isaiah 1:11)?
14.Why would a supposedly omniscient deity continue to demand repetitive sacrifices in Numbers 29 if the people's hearts were often wayward?What Does Numbers 29:34 Mean Include one male goat as a sin offeringNumbers 29:34 instructs, “Include one male goat as a sin offering….” • The sin offering highlighted ongoing personal and communal need for atonement (Leviticus 4:27-35;2 Chronicles 29:21). • The single male goat reminds us of substitution: one life for many (Leviticus 16:15-16). • This daily reminder foreshadowed the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ, who “appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself” (Hebrews 9:26-28). • By specifying a goat, God tied the Feast of Tabernacles sacrifices to earlier Day of Atonement imagery, reaffirming that fellowship with Him comes only through shed blood (Hebrews 9:22).
in addition to the regular burnt offering“…in addition to the regular burnt offering…” • Israel already offered two lambs every day, morning and evening (Numbers 28:3-4;Exodus 29:38-42). • The phrase “in addition” shows that special festival worship never replaced daily devotion; it built on it. • Burnt offerings were consumed entirely on the altar, symbolizing total consecration (Leviticus 1:9). •Romans 12:1 echoes this pattern: believers are urged to present their bodies “as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” Our consistent, ordinary obedience is foundational; festive moments simply intensify it.
with its grain offering and drink offering“…with its grain offering and drink offering.” • Grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil (Leviticus 2:1-2) confessed that every harvest is God’s gift. • The drink offering—wine poured out beside the altar (Numbers 15:4-10)—expressed joy and gratitude; Paul later alludes to it when he says, “I am already being poured out like a drink offering” (2 Timothy 4:6). • Together these non-animal gifts teach that worship involves more than dealing with sin; it also includes thankful celebration of God’s ongoing provision (Deuteronomy 8:10). • Placed alongside the burnt and sin offerings, they present a balanced picture: atonement, dedication, and thanksgiving all belong in true worship (Psalm 50:14-15).
summaryNumbers 29:34 adds a single male goat for sin, atop the daily burnt, grain, and drink offerings, during the Feast of Tabernacles. The verse underscores three truths: sin must be atoned for, daily consecration must never lapse, and heartfelt gratitude must accompany every act of worship. All three find their fulfillment and permanence in Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice covers sin, whose lordship claims our whole lives, and whose grace fills us with thankful joy.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Include oneאֶחָ֑ד(’e·ḥāḏ)Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259:United, one, firstmale goatוּשְׂעִ֥יר(ū·śə·‘îr)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8163:Shaggy, a he-goat, a faunas a sin offering,חַטָּ֖את(ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2403:An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offenderin addition toמִלְּבַד֙(mil·lə·ḇaḏ)Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 905:Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief ofthe regularהַתָּמִ֔יד(hat·tā·mîḏ)Article | Adverb
Strong's 8548:Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrificeburnt offeringעֹלַ֣ת(‘ō·laṯ)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5930:Whole burnt offeringwith its grain and drink offerings.מִנְחָתָ֖הּ(min·ḥā·ṯāh)Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4503:A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering
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