Reference

Numbers 29:28

“And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.”

And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:

And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.

And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

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Atonement Process

Multi-Signal Classification

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This verse was identified by multiple independent signals: structural patterns, prophetic context, and vocabulary — then validated by a probability model (Snorkel).

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Ritual / Sacred Use

The verse explicitly mentions a "drink offering" but does not specify that this offering is wine. While wine was commonly used in drink offerings, the verse itself does not contain the keyword "wine" or any direct indication of its use. Therefore, it does not directly support the definition as strictly written.

Atonement Process

The verse merely lists an offering type ("sin offering") as part of a larger sacrificial ritual without explaining its purpose or connection to forgiveness, cleansing, or reconciliation. It is a procedural detail, not a theological explanation of atonement.

Ritual / Sacred Use

Related Verses

Numbers 29:38

“And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.”

Numbers 29:31

“And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.”

Numbers 29:22

“And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.”

Numbers 29:34

“And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.”

Numbers 29:25

“And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.”

Thematic Connections

Ritual / Sacred Use Atonement Process

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