Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They are to bring to the priest as a guilt offering a ram from the flock, one without defect and of the proper value. In this way the priest will make atonement for them for the wrong they have committed unintentionally, and they will be forgiven. New Living Translation For a guilt offering, you must bring to the priest your own ram with no defects, or you may buy one of equal value. Through this process the priest will purify you from your unintentional sin, making you right with the LORD, and you will be forgiven. English Standard Version He shall bring to the priest a ram without blemish out of the flock, or its equivalent, for a guilt offering, and the priest shall make atonement for him for the mistake that he made unintentionally, and he shall be forgiven. Berean Standard Bible He is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven. King James Bible And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and wist it not, and it shall be forgiven him. New King James Version And he shall bring to the priest a ram without blemish from the flock, with your valuation, as a trespass offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him regarding his ignorance in which he erred and did not know it, and it shall be forgiven him. New American Standard Bible He is then to bring to the priest a ram without defect from the flock, according to your assessment, as a guilt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his sin which he committed unintentionally and did not know it, and it will be forgiven him. NASB 1995 “He is then to bring to the priest a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his error in which he sinned unintentionally and did not know it, and it will be forgiven him. NASB 1977 “He is then to bring to the priest a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his error in which he sinned unintentionally and did not know it, and it shall be forgiven him. Legacy Standard Bible He is then to bring to the priest a ram without blemish from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his error in which he sinned unintentionally and did not know it, and it will be forgiven him. Amplified Bible He is then to bring to the priest a ram without blemish from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering. In this way the priest shall make atonement for him regarding the error which he committed unintentionally and did not know it, and he shall be forgiven. Christian Standard Bible He must bring an unblemished ram from the flock according to your assessment of its value as a guilt offering to the priest. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the error he has committed unintentionally, and he will be forgiven. Holman Christian Standard Bible He must bring an unblemished ram from the flock according to your assessment of its value as a restitution offering to the priest. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the error he has committed unintentionally, and he will be forgiven. American Standard Version And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, according to thy estimation, for a trespass-offering, unto the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him concerning the thing wherein he erred unwittingly and knew it not, and he shall be forgiven. English Revised Version And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, according to thy estimation, for a guilt offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make atonement for him concerning the thing wherein he erred unwittingly and knew it not, and he shall be forgiven. GOD'S WORD® Translation You must bring the priest a ram that has no defects from the flock or its value in money for a guilt offering. The priest will make peace with the LORD for the wrong you did unintentionally (although you didn't know what you did), and you will be forgiven. Good News Translation You must bring to the priest as a repayment offering a male sheep or goat without any defects. Its value is to be determined according to the official standard. The priest shall offer the sacrifice for the sin which you committed unintentionally, and you will be forgiven. International Standard Version He is to bring from the flock to the priest a ram without defect, estimated as to its value in silver shekels, as a guilt offering. Then the priest is to make atonement for him concerning his inadvertent act that he committed through ignorance, and it will be forgiven him. NET Bible and must bring a flawless ram from the flock, convertible into silver shekels, for a guilt offering to the priest. So the priest will make atonement on his behalf for his error which he committed (although he himself had not known it) and he will be forgiven. New Heart English Bible He shall bring a ram without blemish from of the flock, according to your estimation, for a trespass offering, to the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him concerning the thing in which he sinned and did not know it, and he will be forgiven. Webster's Bible Translation And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass-offering to the priest; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and knew it not, and it shall be forgiven him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven. World English Bible He shall bring a ram without defect from of the flock, according to your estimation, for a trespass offering, to the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him concerning the thing in which he sinned and didn’t know it, and he will be forgiven. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen he has brought in a ram, a perfect one, out of the flock, at your valuation, for a guilt-offering, to the priest; and the priest has made atonement for him, for his ignorance in which he has erred and he has not known, and it has been forgiven him; Young's Literal Translation 'Then he hath brought in a ram, a perfect one, out of the flock, at thy valuation, for a guilt-offering, unto the priest; and the priest hath made atonement for him, for his ignorance in which he hath erred and he hath not known, and it hath been forgiven him; Smith's Literal Translation And he brought a blameless ram from the sheep, by thy estimation, for the trespass to the priest; and the priest expiated for him for his error which he erred and he knew not; and it was forgiven to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall offer of the hocks a ram without blemish to the priest, according to the measure and estimation of the sin: and the priest shall pray for him, because he did it ignorantly: and it shall be forgiven him, Catholic Public Domain Version he shall offer from the flocks an immaculate ram to the priest, according to the measure and estimation of the sin, who shall pray for him, because he did it unknowingly, and he shall be released from it, New American Bible The individual shall bring to the priest an unblemished ram of the flock, at the established value, for a reparation offering. The priest shall then make atonement on the offerer’s behalf for the error inadvertently and unknowingly committed so that the individual may be forgiven. New Revised Standard Version You shall bring to the priest a ram without blemish from the flock, or the equivalent, as a guilt offering; and the priest shall make atonement on your behalf for the error that you committed unintentionally, and you shall be forgiven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall bring to the priest a ram of value without blemish out of the flocks for a trespass offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him for his ignorance in erring, even though he knew it not, and it shall be forgiven him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall bring a male without blemish from a flock with a price offering to the Priest, and the Priest shall atone for him for the error that he erred and he does not know, and it shall be forgiven to him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, according to thy valuation, for a guilt-offering, unto the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him concerning the error which he committed, though he knew it not, and he shall be forgiven. Brenton Septuagint Translation he shall even bring a ram without blemish from the flock, valued at a price of silver for his transgression to the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for his trespass of ignorance, wherein he ignorantly trespassed, and he knew it not; and it shall be forgiven him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws for Guilt Offerings…17If someone sins and violates any of the LORD’s commandments even though he was unaware, he is guilty and shall bear his punishment. 18He is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven. 19It is a guilt offering; he was certainly guilty before the LORD.”… Cross References Numbers 5:6-8 “Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty / and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged. / But if the man has no relative to whom restitution can be made for the wrong, the restitution belongs to the LORD and must be given to the priest along with the ram of atonement, by which the atonement is made for him. Exodus 22:10-12 If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching, / an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution. / But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner. 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 4:27-31 And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt. / When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering. ... Leviticus 7:1-10 “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, ... Numbers 15:27-29 Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering. / And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who erred by sinning unintentionally; and when atonement has been made for him, he will be forgiven. / You shall have the same law for the one who acts in error, whether he is a native-born Israelite or a foreigner residing among you. Hebrews 9:7 But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 10:1-4 For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. / If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins. / Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, ... 1 John 1:7-9 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. / If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Romans 3:25 God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. Romans 5:10-11 For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life! / Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 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. Luke 19:8-9 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.” / Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham. Treasury of Scripture And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with your estimation, for a trespass offering, to the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and knew it not, and it shall be forgiven him. And he Leviticus 5:15,16 If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering: … for a trespass Leviticus 6:6 And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD, a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: 1 Timothy 2:5,6 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; … and the priest Leviticus 5:16 And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him. Leviticus 1:4 And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Leviticus 4:20 And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them. Jump to Previous Atonement Blemish Committed Erred Error Estimation Fixed Flock Forgiven Guilt-Offering Ignorance Male Mark Offering Price Priest Proper Ram Sheep Sinned Trespass Trespass-Offering Unwittingly Valuation Value Valued Way Wherein Wist WrongJump to Next Atonement Blemish Committed Erred Error Estimation Fixed Flock Forgiven Guilt-Offering Ignorance Male Mark Offering Price Priest Proper Ram Sheep Sinned Trespass Trespass-Offering Unwittingly Valuation Value Valued Way Wherein Wist WrongLeviticus 5 1. He who sins in concealing his knowledge2. in touching an unclean thing 4. or in making an oath 6. His trespass offering, of the flock 7. of fowls 11. or of flour 14. The trespass offering in sacrilege 17. and in sins of ignorance He is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. In the Levitical system, the requirement for an unblemished ram underscores the importance of offering something pure and without defect to God, symbolizing the need for holiness and perfection in atonement. The ram, a valuable animal, signifies the seriousness of sin and the costliness of atonement. This offering is a "guilt offering," which is distinct from other offerings like the sin offering or burnt offering, focusing on restitution and reconciliation. The concept of "proper value" indicates that the offering must be commensurate with the offense, reflecting the justice and fairness inherent in God's law. This practice foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the Lamb of God, unblemished and perfect, offering Himself for the sins of humanity. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PriestThe mediator between God and the people, responsible for offering sacrifices and making atonement for sins. 2. The Sinner An individual who has committed an unintentional sin and seeks forgiveness through the prescribed offering. 3. The Ram A sacrificial animal without blemish, symbolizing purity and the cost of atonement. 4. The Guilt Offering A specific type of sacrifice required for atonement of unintentional sins, emphasizing the seriousness of sin and the need for restitution. 5. The Tabernacle The place where sacrifices were made, representing God's presence among His people. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin, even when unintentional, requires atonement. This underscores the holiness of God and the seriousness with which He views sin. The Role of the Priest The priest acts as a mediator, pointing to Christ as our ultimate High Priest who intercedes for us. The Cost of Atonement The requirement of a ram without blemish signifies the costliness of sin and the need for a perfect sacrifice, fulfilled in Jesus. Forgiveness and Restoration God's provision for forgiveness through the guilt offering demonstrates His desire for restoration and reconciliation with His people. Living in Awareness of Sin Believers are called to live with an awareness of sin and its consequences, continually seeking God's forgiveness and grace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 5:18?2. How does Leviticus 5:18 emphasize the importance of restitution for unintentional sins? 3. What role does the priest play in atonement according to Leviticus 5:18? 4. How does Leviticus 5:18 connect to Jesus' role as our ultimate High Priest? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of restitution in our lives today? 6. How does understanding Leviticus 5:18 deepen our appreciation for God's justice and mercy? 7. What does Leviticus 5:18 reveal about God's expectations for atonement and guilt offerings? 8. How does Leviticus 5:18 reflect the nature of sin and responsibility in biblical times? 9. Why is a ram specified for the guilt offering in Leviticus 5:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 5? 11. How does atonement restore our relationship with God? 12. How are we cleansed from all unrighteousness? 13. How does calling Jesus 'the Lamb of God' who removes sin (John 1:29) fit with conflicting Old Testament sacrificial laws? 14. What is the significance of the biblical salt covenant? What Does Leviticus 5:18 Mean He is to bring to the priestLeviticus 5:18 opens with action: “He is to bring to the priest….” • The sinner does not wait for the priest to come find him; he personally brings the offering, acknowledging responsibility (compare Leviticus 4:27-28). • Coming “to the priest” reminds us that God appoints a mediator. In Israel that was the Levitical priesthood; today it is Christ, our great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16). • Approaching God on His terms reflects the heart of true repentance (Psalm 51:17). An unblemished ram of proper value from the flock “…an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock…” • “Unblemished” points to moral perfection (Leviticus 1:3). Nothing defective may approach a holy God (Malachi 1:8). • “Proper value” means the sacrifice costs something real. David later said, “I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing” (2 Samuel 24:24). • The ram foreshadows “Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:19). He alone meets God’s standard and pays our debt in full. As a guilt offering “…as a guilt offering.” • Distinct from the burnt or peace offerings, the guilt (or trespass) offering deals with liability—sin incurs debt (Leviticus 5:14-16). • The concept embraces both payment and restitution; wrongdoing creates a deficit only God-approved sacrifice can cover. • Isaiah 53:10 calls Messiah “an offering for guilt,” fulfilled when Jesus bore our trespasses on the cross (Colossians 2:13-14). Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf “Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf…” • Atonement means covering; the innocent dies so the guilty may live (Leviticus 17:11). • Notice the roles: the worshiper brings, the priest slaughters and applies the blood. Salvation is by grace but never bypasses blood and mediation (Hebrews 9:22). • Today Christ “always lives to intercede” for us (Hebrews 7:25). The pattern in Leviticus finds its perfect fulfillment in Him. For the wrong he has committed in ignorance “…for the wrong he has committed in ignorance…” • Ignorance does not cancel guilt. Unintentional sin still violates God’s holiness (Numbers 15:22-29). • David prayed, “Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults” (Psalm 19:12). • Even those who crucified Jesus did so “in ignorance,” yet needed forgiveness (Luke 23:34; 1 Timothy 1:13). God graciously provides a remedy for sins we didn’t even realize we committed. And he will be forgiven “…and he will be forgiven.” • The promise is immediate and certain. Forgiveness rests not on feelings but on God’s declared acceptance of the sacrifice (Leviticus 4:31). • In Christ we hear the same assurance: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins” (Ephesians 1:7). • 1 John 1:9 reinforces the principle: confess, trust the sacrifice, receive cleansing—because God said so. summary Leviticus 5:18 reveals a gracious God who provides a clear path from guilt to forgiveness. The sinner comes, brings a costly, flawless substitute, the priest mediates, atonement is made, and forgiveness is granted. Each detail—personal responsibility, a spotless sacrifice, priestly intercession, and assured pardon—points forward to Jesus Christ, the perfect Lamb and eternal High Priest, who fulfills the pattern once for all. (18) And he shall bring a ram.--Under such circumstances of suspense and feelings of guilt, he is to bring the same victim as in the former instance.With thy estimation.--That is, according to thy i.e., Moses' valuation, the ram is to be worth two shekels. (See Leviticus 5:15.) And wist it not.--Better, though he wist or knew not, the precise sacred thing which he used, as the same phrase is rendered in the preceding verse. That is, to be on the right side, the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning this error of inadvertence, though the offender is uncertain whether he actually committed the offence or not. Still, as the case is a doubtful one, he is exempt from the additional fifth part which the transgressor had to pay who indisputably committed this offence in ignorance. (See Leviticus 5:16.) Hebrew He must bringוְ֠הֵבִיא (wə·hê·ḇî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the priest הַכֹּהֵ֑ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest an unblemished תָּמִ֧ים (tā·mîm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth ram אַ֣יִל (’a·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree of proper value בְּעֶרְכְּךָ֥ (bə·‘er·kə·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6187: A pile, equipment, estimate from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the flock הַצֹּ֛אן (haṣ·ṣōn) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock as a guilt offering. לְאָשָׁ֖ם (lə·’ā·šām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 817: Guilt, a fault, a sin-offering Then the priest הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest will make atonement וְכִפֶּר֩ (wə·ḵip·per) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel on his behalf עָלָ֨יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against for עַ֣ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the wrong שִׁגְגָת֧וֹ (šiḡ·ḡā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7684: A mistake, inadvertent transgression he has committed שָׁגָ֛ג (šā·ḡāḡ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7683: To go astray, commit sin or error unintentionally, לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no and he will be forgiven. וְנִסְלַ֥ח (wə·nis·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5545: To forgive, pardon Links Leviticus 5:18 NIVLeviticus 5:18 NLT Leviticus 5:18 ESV Leviticus 5:18 NASB Leviticus 5:18 KJV Leviticus 5:18 BibleApps.com Leviticus 5:18 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 5:18 Chinese Bible Leviticus 5:18 French Bible Leviticus 5:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 5:18 He shall bring a ram without blemish (Le Lv Lev.) |
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