Numbers 29:38and one male goat for a sin offering, besides the continual burnt offering, and the meal offering of it, and the drink offering of it.
The setting
Mount Sinai wilderness, ~1445 BC. Moses recording detailed festival requirements for the newly formed nation, establishing rhythm of worship that would last centuries. Modern-day Egypt/Saudi Arabia border region.
The emotion here: careful reverence while recording sacred instructions
The original word
chattath (חַטָּאת) — sin offering, literally 'to miss the mark'
Why it matters
These offerings required precise timing - morning and evening sacrifices happened at the same time daily across all Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 29:38
The word 'continual' means this never stopped - even during festivals, the daily rhythm continued
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just ritual detail, but it establishes that forgiveness isn't a one-time event - it's a daily need and daily provision.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 29:38
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 29:38 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 29:38 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include atonement. Notable phrases: sin offering; continual burnt offering. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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