Leviticus 19:21
New International Version
The man, however, must bring a ram to the entrance to the tent of meeting for a guilt offering to the LORD.

New Living Translation
The man, however, must bring a ram as a guilt offering and present it to the LORD at the entrance of the Tabernacle.

English Standard Version
but he shall bring his compensation to the LORD, to the entrance of the tent of meeting, a ram for a guilt offering.

Berean Standard Bible
The man, however, must bring a ram to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting as his guilt offering to the LORD.

King James Bible
And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, even a ram for a trespass offering.

New King James Version
And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, a ram as a trespass offering.

New American Standard Bible
He shall bring his guilt offering to the LORD to the doorway of the tent of meeting, a ram as a guilt offering.

NASB 1995
‘He shall bring his guilt offering to the LORD to the doorway of the tent of meeting, a ram for a guilt offering.

NASB 1977
‘And he shall bring his guilt offering to the LORD to the doorway of the tent of meeting, a ram for a guilt offering.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he shall bring his guilt offering to Yahweh to the doorway of the tent of meeting, a ram for a guilt offering.

Amplified Bible
but he shall bring his guilt offering to the LORD to the doorway of the Tent of Meeting, a ram as a guilt offering.

Christian Standard Bible
However, he must bring a ram as his guilt offering to the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
However, he must bring a ram as his restitution offering to the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

American Standard Version
And he shall bring his trespass-offering unto Jehovah, unto the door of the tent of meeting, even a ram for a trespass-offering.

English Revised Version
And he shall bring his guilt offering unto the LORD, unto the door of the tent of meeting, even a ram for a guilt offering.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He must bring a ram for his guilt offering to the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

Good News Translation
The man shall bring a ram to the entrance of the Tent of my presence as his repayment offering,

International Standard Version
The perpetrator is to bring his guilt offering to the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting—that is, a ram as a guilt offering.

Majority Standard Bible
The man, however, must bring a ram to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting as his guilt offering to the LORD.

NET Bible
He must bring his guilt offering to the LORD at the entrance of the Meeting Tent, a guilt offering ram,

New Heart English Bible
He shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, to the door of the Tent of Meeting, even a ram for a trespass offering.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall bring his trespass-offering to the LORD, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, even a ram for a trespass-offering.

World English Bible
He shall bring his trespass offering to Yahweh, to the door of the Tent of Meeting, even a ram for a trespass offering.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he has brought in his guilt-offering to YHWH, to the opening of the Tent of Meeting, a ram [for] a guilt-offering,

Young's Literal Translation
And he hath brought in his guilt-offering to Jehovah, unto the opening of the tent of meeting, a ram for a guilt-offering,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he brought his trespass to Jehovah, to the door of the tent of appointment, a ram of trespass.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And for his trespass he shall offer a ram to the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But, for his offense, he shall offer a ram to the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

New American Bible
The man shall bring to the entrance of the tent of meeting as his reparation to the LORD a ram as a reparation offering.

New Revised Standard Version
but he shall bring a guilt offering for himself to the LORD, at the entrance of the tent of meeting, a ram as guilt offering.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, a ram for a trespass offering.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall bring his offering to LORD JEHOVAH to the door of the Time Tabernacle, a ram of sin.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall bring his forfeit unto the LORD, unto the door of the tent of meeting, even a ram for a guilt-offering.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall bring for his trespass to the Lord to the door of the tabernacle of witness, a ram for a trespass-offering.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Keep My Decrees
20If a man lies carnally with a slave girl promised to another man but who has not been redeemed or given her freedom, there must be due punishment. But they are not to be put to death, because she had not been freed. 21The man, however, must bring a ram to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting as his guilt offering to the LORD. 22The priest shall make atonement on his behalf before the LORD with the ram of the guilt offering for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven the sin he has committed.…

Cross References
Numbers 6:12
He must rededicate his time of separation to the LORD and bring a year-old male lamb as a guilt offering. But the preceding days shall not be counted, because his separation was defiled.

Leviticus 5:15-16
“If someone acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s holy things, he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock, of proper value in silver shekels according to the sanctuary shekel; it is a guilt offering. / Regarding any holy thing he has harmed, he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest, who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be forgiven.

Leviticus 6:6-7
Then he must bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock. / In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.”

Leviticus 7:1-7
“Now this is the law of the guilt offering, which is most holy: / The guilt offering must be slaughtered in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, and the priest shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar. / And all the fat from it shall be offered: the fat tail, the fat that covers the entrails, ...

Leviticus 14:12-13
Then the priest is to take one of the male lambs and present it as a guilt offering, along with the log of olive oil; and he must wave them as a wave offering before the LORD. / Then he is to slaughter the lamb in the sanctuary area where the sin offering and burnt offering are slaughtered. Like the sin offering, the guilt offering belongs to the priest; it is most holy.

Leviticus 15:15
The priest is to sacrifice them, one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for the man before the LORD because of his discharge.

Leviticus 16:3
This is how Aaron is to enter the Holy Place: with a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering.

Leviticus 22:21
When a man presents a peace offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering, it must be without blemish or defect to be acceptable.

Exodus 29:24
Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and wave them before the LORD as a wave offering.

Exodus 29:26
Take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s ordination and wave it before the LORD as a wave offering, and it will be your portion.

1 Samuel 15:22
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.

Ezekiel 43:19
You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD.

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Matthew 8:4
Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, even a ram for a trespass offering.

Leviticus 5:1-6:7
And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity…

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Leviticus 19
1. A repetition of various laws














The man, however, must bring a ram
In the context of Leviticus, the requirement for a man to bring a ram signifies the seriousness of the offense committed. The ram, a valuable animal, represents a significant sacrifice, indicating the costliness of sin. This requirement underscores the principle that atonement involves a personal cost. The ram is often associated with substitutionary sacrifice, a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament and finds its ultimate fulfillment in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It served as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. Bringing the offering to the entrance signifies approaching God with reverence and acknowledging His holiness. This act of bringing the sacrifice to a specific location emphasizes the need for order and obedience in worship. The Tent of Meeting prefigures the coming of Christ, who is the ultimate meeting place between God and humanity.

as his guilt offering
The guilt offering, or trespass offering, was a specific type of sacrifice required for certain transgressions, particularly those involving desecration of holy things or violations against others that required restitution. This offering highlights the need for both atonement and restitution, reflecting God's justice and mercy. The concept of a guilt offering points to the necessity of dealing with sin in a comprehensive manner, addressing both the offense against God and the harm done to others. In the New Testament, Christ's sacrifice is seen as the ultimate guilt offering, fully satisfying the requirements of God's justice.

to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" emphasizes that the offering is directed to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and the need for reconciliation with Him. It underscores the personal relationship between the worshiper and God, as well as the recognition of God's authority to forgive sins. This offering is not merely a ritualistic act but a sincere expression of repentance and desire for restoration. The direction of the offering to the LORD foreshadows the New Covenant, where believers are called to present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, through Jesus Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Man
Refers to an individual who has committed a sin requiring atonement, specifically in the context of Leviticus 19, likely related to moral or ceremonial laws.

2. Ram
An animal used for sacrificial purposes, symbolizing atonement and reconciliation with God.

3. Entrance of the Tent of Meeting
The designated place where offerings were presented to God, representing His presence among the Israelites.

4. Guilt Offering
A specific type of sacrifice in the Levitical system intended to atone for certain sins and restore the sinner to a right relationship with God.

5. The LORD
The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who established the laws and sacrificial system for His people.
Teaching Points
Understanding Atonement
The guilt offering underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It reminds us that sin disrupts our relationship with God and requires a sacrificial remedy.

Symbolism of the Ram
The ram as a guilt offering symbolizes substitutionary atonement, prefiguring Christ's ultimate sacrifice for our sins.

Approaching God
The requirement to bring the offering to the Tent of Meeting highlights the importance of approaching God on His terms, with reverence and obedience.

Restoration and Reconciliation
The guilt offering not only addressed the sin but also facilitated the restoration of the sinner's relationship with God, teaching us about the restorative power of repentance and forgiveness.

Christ as Our Guilt Offering
In light of the New Testament, we see Jesus as the fulfillment of the guilt offering, providing a once-for-all sacrifice that cleanses us from sin and reconciles us to God.(21) And he shall bring his trespass offering.--Unlike the woman, the man had to bring this sacrifice under any circumstances, whether he sinned ignorantly or presumptuously. She was exempted from offering a sacrifice because she was her master's property, and not being her own, she had no property.

Unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.--Better, to the entrance of the tent of meeting, whither all the sacrifices were brought. (See Leviticus 17:4-5.) The ram here prescribed was the usual animal for such a sacrifice. (See Leviticus 5:17-18.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[The man,] however, must bring
וְהֵבִ֤יא (wə·hê·ḇî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

a ram
אֵ֖יל (’êl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the entrance
פֶּ֖תַח (pe·ṯaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

of the tent
אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting
מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

as his guilt offering
אֲשָׁמוֹ֙ (’ă·šā·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 817: Guilt, a fault, a sin-offering

to the LORD.
לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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