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Numbers 29:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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

In the Book of Numbers, God provided detailed instructions to the Israelites about the sacrifices and offerings required during their annual feasts, as part of maintaining their covenant relationship with Him. This verse specifically describes the offerings on the eighth day of the Feast of Tabernacles, a festival that commemorated God's provision and protection during the wilderness wanderings. These rituals, including the sin offering of a goat, were essential for atonement and worship in ancient Israelite society.

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