Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From the Israelite community he is to take two male goats for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering. New Living Translation Aaron must take from the community of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering. English Standard Version And he shall take from the congregation of the people of Israel two male goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. Berean Standard Bible And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. Berean Literal Bible And from the congregation of the sons of Israel he shall take two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. King James Bible And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. New King James Version And he shall take from the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats as a sin offering, and one ram as a burnt offering. New American Standard Bible And he shall take from the congregation of the sons of Israel two male goats as a sin offering, and one ram as a burnt offering. NASB 1995 “He shall take from the congregation of the sons of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. NASB 1977 “And he shall take from the congregation of the sons of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. Legacy Standard Bible And he shall take from the congregation of the sons of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. Amplified Bible He shall take from the congregation of the Israelites [at their expense] two male goats as a sin offering and one ram as a burnt offering. Berean Annotated Bible And he shall take from the congregation of Israel (he wrestles with God) two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. Christian Standard Bible He is to take from the Israelite community two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is to take from the Israelite community two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering.” American Standard Version And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two he-goats for a sin-offering, and one ram for a burnt-offering. Contemporary English Version Then the community of Israel will bring you a ram and two goats, both of them males. The goats are to be used as sacrifices for sin, and the ram is to be used as a sacrifice to please me. English Revised Version And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two he-goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will take two male goats from the congregation of Israel as an offering for sin and a ram as a burnt offering. Good News Translation The community of Israel shall give Aaron two male goats for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering. International Standard Version "He is to take two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a whole burnt offering from the assembly of the Israelis. NET Bible He must also take two male goats from the congregation of the Israelites for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. New Heart English Bible He shall take from the congregation of the children of Israel two male goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. Webster's Bible Translation And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin-offering, and one ram for a burnt-offering. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. World English Bible He shall take from the congregation of the children of Israel two male goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd from the congregation of the sons of Israel he takes two kids of the goats for a sin-offering and one ram for a burnt-offering; Berean Literal Bible And from the congregation of the sons of Israel he shall take two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. Young's Literal Translation 'And from the company of the sons of Israel he taketh two kids of the goats for a sin-offering, and one ram for a burnt-offering; Smith's Literal Translation And from the assembly of the sons of Israel he shall take two he goats of the goats for sin, and one ram for a burnt-offering. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall receive from the whole multitude of the children of Israel two buck goats for sin, and one ram for a holocaust. Catholic Public Domain Version And he shall receive, from the entire multitude of the sons of Israel, two he-goats for sin, and one ram as a holocaust. New American Bible From the Israelite community he shall receive two male goats for a purification offering and one ram for a burnt offering. New Revised Standard Version He shall take from the congregation of the people of Israel two male goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall take from the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from the assembly of the children of Israel, take two kids of goats for sin and one ram for a burnt offering. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two he-goats for a sin-offering, and one ram for a burnt-offering. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin-offering, and one lamb for a whole-burnt-offering. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Law of Atonement…4He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. 5And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. 6Aaron is to present the bull for his sin offering and make atonement for himself and his household.… Cross References And he shall take from the congregation of Israel Numbers 15:24-25 and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. / The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD a food offering and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin. Leviticus 4:13-14 Now if the whole congregation of Israel strays unintentionally and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly so that they violate any of the LORD’s commandments and incur guilt by doing what is forbidden, / when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting. 2 Chronicles 29:24 And the priests slaughtered the goats and put their blood on the altar for a sin offering, to make atonement for all Israel, because the king had ordered the burnt offering and the sin offering for all Israel. two male goats for a sin offering Leviticus 9:3 Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, 2 Chronicles 29:21 They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. Ezra 6:17 For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. and one ram for a burnt offering. Leviticus 9:2 He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. Genesis 22:13 Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. Hebrews 9:7 But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. Hebrews 9:12 He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 10:4 because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Hebrews 10:11 Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. Hebrews 13:11 Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. Numbers 29:11 Include one male goat for a sin offering, in addition to the sin offering of atonement and the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offerings. Treasury of Scripture And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. Leviticus 4:14 When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation. Leviticus 8:2,14 Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; … Leviticus 9:8-16 Aaron therefore went unto the altar, and slew the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself… Jump to Previous Assembly Burnt Burnt-Offering Children Community Congregation Goats He-Goats Israel Israelite Kids Male Offering Ram Sheep Sin Sin-OfferingJump to Next Assembly Burnt Burnt-Offering Children Community Congregation Goats He-Goats Israel Israelite Kids Male Offering Ram Sheep Sin Sin-OfferingLeviticus 16 1. how the high priest must enter into the holy place11. The sin offering for himself 15. The sin offering for the people 20. The scapegoat 29. The yearly feast of the expiations And he shall take from the congregation of Israel This phrase indicates the communal aspect of the atonement process. The congregation of Israel refers to the entire community, emphasizing that the Day of Atonement was a national event. The high priest acted on behalf of all the people, highlighting the collective responsibility for sin. This communal approach is seen throughout the Old Testament, where the actions of individuals often had implications for the entire community (e.g., Joshua 7:1-26). two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe high priest who performs the atonement rituals on the Day of Atonement. 2. The Congregation of the Israelites The community of Israel from whom the offerings are taken. 3. Two Male Goats Used for the sin offering, one of which is sacrificed, and the other is sent into the wilderness as the scapegoat. 4. One Ram Used for the burnt offering, symbolizing complete dedication to God. 5. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) A significant annual event for the Israelites, focusing on atonement and reconciliation with God. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinThe need for a sin offering highlights the gravity of sin and the necessity of atonement. Substitutionary Atonement The two goats represent the concept of substitution, where one bears the sin and the other carries it away, prefiguring Christ's work. Community Responsibility The offerings are taken from the congregation, emphasizing communal involvement in atonement and worship. Complete Dedication The burnt offering symbolizes total surrender and dedication to God, a call for believers to offer themselves wholly to God. Christ as Fulfillment Jesus fulfills the roles of both the sin offering and the scapegoat, providing complete atonement for humanity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 16:5?2. What is the significance of "two male goats" for the sin offering in Leviticus 16:5? 3. How does Leviticus 16:5 foreshadow Christ's atoning sacrifice for our sins? 4. Why is communal atonement important in Leviticus 16:5, and how can we apply it? 5. How does Leviticus 16:5 connect with Hebrews 9:12-14 regarding Christ's sacrifice? 6. What lessons from Leviticus 16:5 can guide our understanding of repentance today? 7. What is the significance of the two male goats in Leviticus 16:5? 8. How does Leviticus 16:5 relate to the concept of atonement in Christianity? 9. Why were goats chosen for the sin offering in Leviticus 16:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 16? 11. Is Jesus superior to Levitical sacrifices? 12. What is a trespass offering? 13. How does calling Jesus 'the Lamb of God' who removes sin (John 1:29) fit with conflicting Old Testament sacrificial laws? 14. Amos 5:25 - How can Amos assert that Israel did not offer sacrifices in the wilderness when Exodus and Leviticus detail extensive sacrificial ordinances? What Does Leviticus 16:5 Mean And he shall takeAaron, the high priest, does not decide on his own what to bring; he obeys God’s explicit instructions (Leviticus 16:2–4). Obedience precedes atonement, foreshadowing Christ who said, “I have come to do Your will, O God” (Hebrews 10:7). The initiative is divine, not human (Hebrews 9:7–8). from the congregation of Israel The animals come from the people themselves, making clear that the sacrifice represents them. In earlier legislation the elders laid hands on the sin offering “for the whole assembly” (Leviticus 4:13-15), showing corporate identification. The community supplies what will bear its guilt, just as Christ “shared in their humanity” (Hebrews 2:14) to carry ours. two male goats More than one goat is needed because each will play a distinct role (Leviticus 16:7-10): • One is slain for the LORD, its blood taken behind the veil (Hebrews 9:12). • The other, the scapegoat, symbolically bears sins into the wilderness, “as far as the east is from the west” (Psalm 103:12). Both together portray substitution and removal of sin, fulfilled when Jesus became “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). for a sin offering Sin offerings deal specifically with guilt and defilement (Leviticus 4:20, 26). Blood is applied where God’s presence dwells, emphasizing that sin offends His holiness (Hebrews 9:22). The goats point to the perfect sacrifice of Him who “was made sin for us” (2 Corinthians 5:21), obtaining “eternal redemption” (Hebrews 9:12). and one ram After atonement, a different animal appears. Rams had earlier accompanied covenant ceremonies (Exodus 29:15-18) and substitutionary moments like Isaac on Mount Moriah (Genesis 22:13). The ram accents dedication rather than cleansing. for a burnt offering Burnt offerings are wholly consumed, rising as “a pleasing aroma to the LORD” (Leviticus 1:9). They symbolize total surrender and acceptance. Once sin is dealt with, worshipers may offer themselves completely; Paul echoes this pattern: “present your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1). The sequence mirrors salvation’s order—cleansing first, consecration next. summary Leviticus 16:5 shows God providing a precise, two-stage remedy for sin: two goats remove guilt, and a ram expresses renewed devotion. By supplying the animals, the congregation acknowledges responsibility; by accepting them, God offers mercy. The verse anticipates Jesus’ perfect work—both the sin-bearing substitute and the means of wholehearted reconciliation—so that forgiven people may live in devoted fellowship with their holy God. (5) And he shall take of the congregation.--On this occasion the high priest himself had to officiate, by virtue of his being the chief mediator between God and His people.Two kids of the goats.--Better, two shaggy he-goats. (See Leviticus 4:23.) These two goats, which were the sin offering for the people, and the ram, which was their burnt offering, were purchased with the money of the public some time before the Day of Atonement. During the second Temple the two goats had to be alike in value, equal in size, and of the same colour. If one of them happened to die after the decision of the lot, a new pair had to be purchased, and the surviving one of the original pair was kept and properly fed till it became ritually defective, whereupon it was sold, and the money paid into the sacred treasury. Verse 5. - And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats. It was necessary that the sacrifice offered for a person or class of persons should be provided by the offerer or offerers. The two kids of the goats, or rather the two he-goats, constituted together but one sin offering. This is important for the understanding of the sequel.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוּמֵאֵ֗ת (ū·mê·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case he shall take יִקַּ֛ח (yiq·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take from the congregation עֲדַת֙ (‘ă·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage of the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son two שְׁנֵֽי־ (šə·nê-) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) male goats שְׂעִירֵ֥י (śə·‘î·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8163: Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun for a sin offering לְחַטָּ֑את (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender and one אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first ram וְאַ֥יִל (wə·’a·yil) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree for a burnt offering. לְעֹלָֽה׃ (lə·‘ō·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering Links Leviticus 16:5 NIVLeviticus 16:5 NLT Leviticus 16:5 ESV Leviticus 16:5 NASB Leviticus 16:5 KJV Leviticus 16:5 BibleApps.com Leviticus 16:5 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 16:5 Chinese Bible Leviticus 16:5 French Bible Leviticus 16:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 16:5 He shall take from the congregation (Le Lv Lev.) |
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