One kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the sin offering of atonement, and the continual burnt offering, and the meat offering of it, and their drink offerings.

NUMBERS 29:11KJV
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Numbers 29:11 (KJV)

What does Numbers 29:11 mean?

Numbers 29:11 lists one young goat as a sin offering to be brought in addition to the regular sin offering for atonement, the continual burnt offering, and their associated grain and drink offerings. This verse makes clear that on this occasion, these sacrifices are not to replace the regular offerings but are added alongside them.

In this passage, God is speaking to Moses, giving instructions for the Israelites about the sacrifices to be made during their festivals, specifically on the Day of Atonement. The verse emphasizes that the special sin offering (the young goat) is an extra requirement, not a substitute for the daily or regular offerings that were already established.

The Hebrew behind Numbers 29:11

  • חַטָּאָה (chatta'ah, "offering" or "sin offering"): This word points to the purpose of the goat—dealing with sin, not just a general sacrifice. It highlights the seriousness of atonement in Israel’s worship.
  • כִּפֻּרִים (kippurim, "atonement"): This word is related to covering or making amends for sin. Its use here connects the verse directly to the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), a central moment for forgiveness in Israel’s calendar.
  • תָּמִיד (tamid, "continual"): This word describes the regular, ongoing burnt offering. Mentioning it here underscores that the daily rhythm of worship and sacrifice continues even on special holy days.

Why Numbers 29:11 matters

  • Numbers 29:11 clarifies that special festival sacrifices do not replace the daily or regular offerings, but are added to them, showing the layered nature of Israel’s worship system.
  • The verse connects the Day of Atonement’s unique rituals to the ongoing, everyday sacrifices, highlighting that even the most solemn occasions build on daily faithfulness.
  • By specifying each offering, the passage helps prevent misunderstandings about what was required, ensuring the people did not neglect any part of their worship.

Where else these words appear

“atonement” Hebrew H3725 · used in 8 verses

  • Exodus 29:36 And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.
  • Exodus 30:16 And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.
  • Leviticus 23:28 And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you before the LORD your God.

“kid” Hebrew H8163 · used in 57 verses

  • Genesis 27:11 And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:
  • Leviticus 16:26 And he that let go the goat for the scapegoat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into the camp.
  • Numbers 28:22 And one goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.

“offerings” Hebrew H5262 · used in 62 verses

  • Genesis 35:14 And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he talked with him, even a pillar of stone: and he poured a drink offering thereon, and he poured oil thereon.
  • Numbers 28:24 After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: it shall be offered beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.
  • 2 Kings 16:15 And king Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest, saying, Upon the great altar burn the morning burnt offering, and the evening meat offering, and the king's burnt sacrifice, and his meat offering, with the burnt offering of all the people of the land, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings; and sprinkle upon it all the blood of the burnt offering, and all the blood of the sacrifice: and the brasen altar shall be for me to enquire by.

“goats” Hebrew H5795 · used in 74 verses

  • Genesis 15:9 And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon.
  • Leviticus 9:3 And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering;
  • Numbers 28:30 And one kid of the goats, to make an atonement for you.