And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and the meat offering thereof, and their drink offerings.

NUMBERS 29:19KJV
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Numbers 29:19 (KJV)

What does Numbers 29:19 mean?

Numbers 29:19 instructs that, in addition to the regular daily offerings, the Israelites were to present one young male goat as a sin offering, along with the usual burnt offering, grain offering, and drink offerings. This verse emphasizes that these special sacrifices were to be offered alongside, not instead of, the continual daily sacrifices.

Moses is relaying God’s instructions to the Israelites about the sacrifices required during the festival period. The verse is part of a detailed list of offerings for specific days, showing the careful order and extra sacrifices expected during these holy times. The mention of the sin offering highlights the need for atonement even during times of celebration.

The Hebrew behind Numbers 29:19

  • חַטָּאת (chatta't; "sin offering"): This word refers to an offering made to address sin and restore the relationship between the people and God. Its presence here shows that atonement was always part of Israel’s worship, even during festivals.
  • תָּמִיד (tamid; "continual"): This word describes the regular, ongoing burnt offering that was made every day. The verse’s use of "continual" clarifies that these special festival offerings did not replace the daily sacrifices but were added to them.
  • עֹלָה (olah; "burnt offering"): This term means a sacrifice that is completely burned on the altar. Its mention here, along with the sin offering, shows the layered nature of Israel’s sacrificial system—different offerings served different purposes.

Why Numbers 29:19 matters

  • Numbers 29:19 clarifies that special festival sacrifices were always in addition to, not a substitute for, the daily offerings, showing the importance of regular worship routines.
  • The verse highlights that even during joyful festivals, the need for atonement and reflection on sin remained central in Israel’s relationship with God.
  • This instruction fits into a larger section detailing the precise and orderly way Israel was to approach God, revealing the seriousness and structure of their worship life.

Where else these words appear

“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.

“continual” Hebrew H8548 · used in 103 verses

  • Exodus 25:30 And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.
  • 2 Samuel 9:7 And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.
  • Psalms 105:4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.