Numbers 28:22

“And one goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.”

Literary Context

The preceding line reads “A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:” The titled verse reads “And one goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.” The following line reads “Ye shall offer these beside the burnt offering in the morning, which is for a continual burnt offering.” Together, these lines place Numbers 28:22 within its immediate canonical and literary sequence.

Close Reading

The wording gives an instruction, obligation, prohibition, or prescribed practice. Its force depends on the people addressed, the action required, and the circumstance stated in the passage.

The sentence centres on “And one goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.” The wording sets the subject and the limits of interpretation.

Place in Scripture

Biblical commands show that faithfulness takes concrete form. They must also be read within their covenantal and literary setting so that the original requirement and any later application are not confused.

A Faithful Response

Readers should first identify exactly what is commanded and why. Application begins with reverence for God’s word, precise observation, and careful distinction between the original setting and present responsibilities.

Accordingly, the meaning of Numbers 28:22 should be drawn from the verse itself and the lines around it, keeping explanation and application faithful to the text.