The Church Fathers on this verse

Numbers 28:15Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

A buck goat also shall be offered to the Lord for a sin offering over and above the perpetual holocaust with its libations.

Douay-Rheims

וּשְׂעִ֨יר עִזִּ֥ים אֶחָ֛ד לְחַטָּ֖את לַיהוָ֑ה עַל־עֹלַ֧ת הַתָּמִ֛יד יֵעָשֶׂ֖ה וְנִסְכּֽוֹ׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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Cyrill of Alexandria

5th centuryChurch Father

Alongside these offerings, the goat is also included, which is sacrificed for transgressions, symbolizing Christ. Our offering is rendered pleasing and acceptable to God due to the redemptive suffering of Christ. This reflects what the Savior conveyed to His holy Apostles: "Without Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5). Therefore, the fragrance of Christ's offering must be united with ours, creating a blend that elevates both to the Father. We can only be accepted through Christ alone. Palladius, you have articulated this beautifully.

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