Numbers 7:16

16 one he goat as the sin;

Numbers 7:16 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 7:16

One kid of the goats for a sin offering.
] Though these offerings of the princes were by way of thanksgiving, and to express their joy and gladness at the erection of the tabernacle, its altars, and the service thereof; yet as this might not be without sin, which attends the best and purest performances of men, a sin offering was required, teaching us to look to Christ, who was made an offering for sin, for the taking away the sins of our holy things.

Numbers 7:16 In-Context

14 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;

15 one young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering;

16 one he goat as the sin;

17 and for a sacrifice of peace, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year. This was the offering of Nahshon, the son of Amminadab.

18 On the second day Nethaneel, the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, offered.