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One male goat for a sin-offering to Yahweh; it shall be offered besides the continual burnt offering, and the drink-offering of it.
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The Constant Need for Atonement
Commentators explain that this verse establishes a regular, monthly sin offering. Previously, such offerings were made as needed for known sins. This new, recurring sacrifice underscores the constant reality of sin—even that which is unknown—and the perpetual need for God's grace and atonement.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The New-moon offering is also commanded here for the first time. The goat as a sin-offering, though mentioned last, would seem in fact to have been…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And one kid of the goats, for a sin offering unto the Lord, shall be offered This was…
Every Sabbath day, besides the two lambs offered for the daily burnt offering, two more must be offered. This teaches us to double our devotions on…
