One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
One young goat for a sin offering:
This verse describes part of a sacrificial offering where a young goat was given to God to cover sins.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 7 describes the dedication ceremonies for the tabernacle, which was the portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their wilderness journey after escaping Egypt. Each of the twelve tribal leaders presented offerings over twelve days as part of this consecration, with verse 46 specifically noting the sin offering from the leader of the tribe of Naphtali, a young goat meant to atone for unintentional sins and maintain ritual purity. This practice reflected God's instructions for communal worship and the need for atonement in ancient Israelite society.
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