Leviticus 6:5
New International Version
or whatever it was they swore falsely about. They must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value to it and give it all to the owner on the day they present their guilt offering.

New Living Translation
or anything obtained by swearing falsely. You must make restitution by paying the full price plus an additional 20 percent to the person you have harmed. On the same day you must present a guilt offering.

English Standard Version
or anything about which he has sworn falsely, he shall restore it in full and shall add a fifth to it, and give it to him to whom it belongs on the day he realizes his guilt.

Berean Standard Bible
or anything else about which he has sworn falsely. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value, and pay it to the owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt.

King James Bible
Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering.

New King James Version
or all that about which he has sworn falsely. He shall restore its full value, add one-fifth more to it, and give it to whomever it belongs, on the day of his trespass offering.

New American Standard Bible
or anything about which he swore falsely; he shall make restitution for it in full and add to it a fifth more. He shall give it to the one to whom it belongs on the day he presents his guilt offering.

NASB 1995
or anything about which he swore falsely; he shall make restitution for it in full and add to it one-fifth more. He shall give it to the one to whom it belongs on the day he presents his guilt offering.

NASB 1977
or anything about which he swore falsely; he shall make restitution for it in full, and add to it one-fifth more. He shall give it to the one to whom it belongs on the day he presents his guilt offering.

Legacy Standard Bible
or anything about which he swore falsely; he shall make restitution for it in full and add to it one-fifth more. He shall give it to the one to whom it belongs on the day he presents his guilt offering.

Amplified Bible
or anything about which he has sworn falsely; he shall not only restore it in full, but shall add to it one-fifth more. He shall give it to the one to whom it belongs on the day of his guilt offering.

Christian Standard Bible
or anything else about which he swore falsely. He will make full restitution for it and add a fifth of its value to it. He is to pay it to its owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
or anything else about which he swore falsely. He must make full restitution for it and add a fifth of its value to it. He is to pay it to its owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt.

American Standard Version
or any thing about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in full, and shall add the fifth part more thereto: unto him to whom it appertaineth shall he give it, in the day of his being found guilty.

Contemporary English Version
and pay the owner a fine of 20 percent.

English Revised Version
or any thing about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in full, and shall add the fifth part more thereto: unto him to whom it appertaineth shall he give it, in the day of his being found guilty.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
or whatever it was that you swore falsely about. Pay it back in full plus one-fifth more. Give it back to its owner on the day you bring your guilt offering.

International Standard Version
or the thing about which he had given a false oath. He is to restore it in full, add a fifth to it, then give it to whom it belongs the very day he's found guilty.

Majority Standard Bible
or anything else about which he has sworn falsely. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value, and pay it to the owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt.

NET Bible
or anything about which he swears falsely. He must restore it in full and add one fifth to it; he must give it to its owner when he is found guilty.

New Heart English Bible
or any thing about which he has sworn falsely; he shall restore it even in full, and shall add a fifth part more to it. To him to whom it belongs he shall give it, in the day of his being found guilty.

Webster's Bible Translation
Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add to it the fifth part more, and give it to him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass-offering.

World English Bible
or any thing about which he has sworn falsely: he shall restore it in full, and shall add a fifth part more to it. He shall return it to him to whom it belongs in the day of his being found guilty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
or all that concerning which he swears falsely, he has even repaid it in its principal, and he is adding to it its fifth; he gives it to him whose it [is] in the day of his guilt-offering.

Young's Literal Translation
or all that concerning which he sweareth falsely, he hath even repaid it in its principal, and its fifth he is adding to it; to him whose it is he giveth it in the day of his guilt-offering.

Smith's Literal Translation
The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for Lev 5:24Or from all which he shall swear upon it for falsehood; and he recompensed it in its head, and he shall add its fifth part upon it, and he shall give it to whom it is to him, in the day of his trespass.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All that he would have gotten by fraud, in the principal, and the fifth part besides to the owner, whom he wronged.

Catholic Public Domain Version
all that he wanted to obtain by fraud, the whole plus an additional fifth part, to the owner against whom he brought the damage.

New American Bible
or whatever else the individual swore falsely about. That person shall make full restitution of the thing itself, and add one fifth of its value to it, giving it to its owner at the time of reparation.

New Revised Standard Version
or anything else about which you have sworn falsely, you shall repay the principal amount and shall add one-fifth to it. You shall pay it to its owner when you realize your guilt.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Or anything about which he has sworn falsely; he shall restore it in the principal and shall add a fifth part more to it and give it to him to whom it belongs on the day of his trespass offering.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Or of anything that he will swear upon himself with lies, he shall pay it with the principal and will add a fifth to it for him whose it is; he shall give it in the day of his offering.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
or any thing about which he hath sworn falsely, he shall even restore it in full, and shall add the fifth part more thereto; unto him to whom it appertaineth shall he give it, in the day of his being guilty.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall bring to the Lord for his trespass, a ram of the flock, without blemish, of value to the amount of the thing in which he trespassed.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Sins Requiring a Guilt Offering
4once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, 5or anything else about which he has sworn falsely. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value, and pay it to the owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt. 6Then he must bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock.…

Cross References
Exodus 22:1-4
“If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it, he must repay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. / If a thief is caught breaking in and is beaten to death, no one shall be guilty of bloodshed. / But if it happens after sunrise, there is guilt for his bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution; if he has nothing, he himself shall be sold for his theft. ...

Numbers 5:6-7
“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.

Luke 19:8
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.”

Proverbs 6:31
Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.

Exodus 21:33-36
If a man opens or digs a pit and fails to cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it, / the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his. / If a man’s ox injures his neighbor’s ox and it dies, they must sell the live one and divide the proceeds; they also must divide the dead animal. ...

2 Samuel 12:6
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”

Ezekiel 33:15
if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die.

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.

Exodus 22:7-9
If a man gives his neighbor money or goods for safekeeping and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house, the thief, if caught, must pay back double. / If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor’s property. / In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any lost item that someone claims, ‘This is mine,’ both parties shall bring their cases before the judges. The one whom the judges find guilty must pay back double to his neighbor.

Exodus 22:10-13
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. ...

Luke 3:14
Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”

Matthew 18:15
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

Philemon 1:18-19
But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account. / I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self.

1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”

Job 20:18
He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.


Treasury of Scripture

Or all that about which he has sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it to him to whom it appertains, in the day of his trespass offering.

restore

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.

Exodus 22:1,4,7,9
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep…

Numbers 5:7,8
Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed…

of his trespass offering.

Matthew 5:23,24
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; …

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Leviticus 6
1. The trespass offering for sins done wittingly
8. The law of the burnt offering
14. and of the meat offering
19. The offering at the consecration of a priest
24. The law of the sin offering














or anything else about which he swore falsely
This phrase addresses the broader context of honesty and integrity in dealings. The Hebrew root for "swore falsely" is "שָׁבַע" (shava), which means to swear or take an oath. In ancient Israel, oaths were sacred and binding, reflecting one's commitment to truth before God. The inclusion of "anything else" emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's law, covering all aspects of life and interactions. This highlights the importance of truthfulness, a value deeply rooted in the character of God, who is truth itself.

He must make restitution in full
The concept of restitution is central to the justice system outlined in the Torah. The Hebrew word for "restitution" is "שִׁלֵּם" (shillem), meaning to make whole or complete. This reflects God's desire for restoration and reconciliation, not just punishment. Restitution in full signifies the offender's responsibility to restore what was wrongfully taken or damaged, symbolizing a return to righteousness and harmony within the community.

add a fifth to the value
Adding a fifth, or 20%, to the restitution amount is a unique aspect of biblical justice. The Hebrew term for "fifth" is "חֹמֶשׁ" (chomesh). This additional payment serves as a deterrent against dishonesty and compensates the wronged party for the inconvenience and potential loss suffered. It underscores the principle that sin has consequences, and true repentance involves going beyond mere compensation to demonstrate genuine remorse and a commitment to righteousness.

and pay it to the owner
The directive to pay the restitution directly to the owner emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability. It is not enough to acknowledge wrongdoing; one must actively seek to make amends with those affected. This reflects the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor and the importance of maintaining right relationships within the community. It also serves as a reminder that our actions have direct impacts on others, and we are called to live in a way that honors both God and our fellow human beings.

on the day he presents his guilt offering
The timing of the restitution is significant. The guilt offering, or "אָשָׁם" (asham) in Hebrew, was a sacrifice made to atone for unintentional sins or sins requiring restitution. By linking restitution with the guilt offering, the text highlights the interconnectedness of our relationship with God and others. True repentance involves both a vertical component (seeking God's forgiveness) and a horizontal component (making things right with others). This holistic approach to repentance and restoration is a powerful reminder of the comprehensive nature of God's redemptive plan.

(5) And shall add the fifth part more thereto.--The first thing the offender must do, when he realises and confesses his guilt, is to make restitution of the property which he had embezzled, if he still has it, or if that be impossible, he is to pay the value of it as estimated by the authorised tribunal. Besides this, the offender is to add a fifth part of the principal, to compensate for the loss which the owner sustained during the interval. It will be seen that in Exodus 22:1-9, when a person was guilty of any of the offences here specified, the offender was condemned to make a four fold restitution, whilst in the passage before us the mulct is reduced to the restitution of the principal with the addition of a fifth part. The reason of this difference is that the law in Exodus deals with a culprit who is convicted of his crime in a court of justice by means of witnesses, whilst the law before us deals with an offender who, through compunction of mind, voluntarily confesses his offence, and to whom, without this voluntary confession, the offence could not be brought home. It is this difference which constitutes it a case for a trespass offering. (Comp. Numbers 5:7.)

In the day of his trespass offering.--Better, on the day of his guilt. That is, as soon as he acknowledges his guilt, and brings the sacrifice for his offence, he is to make the requisite restitution.

Verse 5. - In the day of his trespass offering is a better rendering than that of the margin, "in the day of his being found guilty," or" in the day of his trespass." The reparation is to take place, and immediately afterwards the offering is accepted.

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Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
or
א֠וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

anything
מִכֹּ֞ל (mik·kōl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

else about
עָלָיו֮ (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

which
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he has sworn
יִשָּׁבַ֣ע (yiš·šā·ḇa‘)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear

falsely.
לַשֶּׁקֶר֒ (laš·še·qer)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood

He must make
בְּרֹאשׁ֔וֹ (bə·rō·šōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7218: The head

restitution in full,
וְשִׁלַּ֤ם (wə·šil·lam)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate

add
יֹסֵ֣ף (yō·sêp̄)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

a fifth
וַחֲמִשִׁתָ֖יו (wa·ḥă·mi·ši·ṯāw)
Conjunctive waw | Number - ordinal feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth

of the value,
עָלָ֑יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and pay it
יִתְּנֶ֖נּוּ (yit·tə·nen·nū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to its owner
לַאֲשֶׁ֨ר (la·’ă·šer)
Preposition-l | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

on the day
בְּי֥וֹם (bə·yō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

[he presents] his guilt offering.
אַשְׁמָתֽוֹ׃ (’aš·mā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 819: Guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a, sin-offering


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