Numbers 29:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And offer one goat as a sin offering, along with the regular daily burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offering.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes part of the sacrificial requirements God gave to Israel, including a goat offered specifically to deal with sin alongside their regular daily offerings.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses about the sacrifices to be offered during Israel's religious festivals. These sacrificial laws were given while the Israelites were in the wilderness, establishing the worship system that would continue when they entered the Promised Land. The sin offering was specifically designed to atone for unintentional sins and maintain the people's relationship with God.

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