Numbers 29:5

Armenian Eastern Bible 1994

իսկ մեղքերի քաւութեան համար՝ մէկ նոխազ։

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that one young goat is used as a sin offering to make atonement for the people. It's part of a set of instructions on how to approach God and seek forgiveness.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy that you broke, and you feel bad about it. You give it to your mom or dad to fix, and they say, 'This toy will help us see how to make things better between us and God.' That's kind of like what this goat does in the Bible.

Historical Background

The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It contains instructions for the Israelites on how to worship God, including specific offerings. This verse is part of a detailed list of sacrifices.

Living It Out Today

Today, we don't offer goats, but we can think about this verse when we apologize for our mistakes. Just as the goat was a sign of the people's desire for forgiveness, our sincere apologies can also be a sign of our desire to be forgiven.

Topics

• atonement
• sacrifice
• forgiveness
• worship
• repentance
• sin

Related Verses

• Leviticus 4:27-31
• Leviticus 16:15
• Hebrews 9:12
• Hebrews 10:4
• John 1:29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sin offering?

A sin offering was a sacrifice made to atone for unintentional sins. It was a way for the Israelites to seek forgiveness and restore their relationship with God.

Why is a goat specifically mentioned?

Goats were commonly used as sin offerings because they represented the sins of the people. Their sacrifice symbolically carried away the sins of the community.

How does this relate to Jesus?

Jesus is often seen as the ultimate sin offering. Just as the goat's sacrifice represented atonement, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is seen as the final atonement for sins.

What does 'atonement' mean?

Atonement means to make amends or to restore a relationship. In this context, it refers to the process of being reconciled to God through the sacrifice of the goat.