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Numbers 29:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Also offer one young goat as a sin offering, in addition to the daily burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes an additional sacrifice that was to be made along with the regular daily offerings to God.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, God was providing detailed instructions to Moses about the sacrifices required for Israel's religious festivals, particularly the Feast of Tabernacles, which celebrated God's provision during their wilderness journey. This verse outlines specific offerings, including a sin offering from a young goat, alongside daily burnt offerings, to ensure the people's ongoing atonement and worship. These practices were essential in ancient Israelite culture for maintaining spiritual purity and demonstrating dependence on God.

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