And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering — The new moon offering includes a sin offering: one goat presented as a means of expiation and covenant restoration. The inclusion of a sin offering with positive sacrifices shows the ancient understanding that covenant relationship requires both positive gifts (burnt offerings) and negative expiation (sin offerings). The two work together to maintain covenant standing.

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