Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if that person has no close 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 with which atonement is made for the wrongdoer. New Living Translation But if the person who was wronged is dead, and there are no near relatives to whom restitution can be made, the payment belongs to the LORD and must be given to the priest. Those who are guilty must also bring a ram as a sacrifice, and they will be purified and made right with the LORD. English Standard Version But if the man has no next of kin to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution for wrong shall go to the LORD for the priest, in addition to the ram of atonement with which atonement is made for him. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible But if the man has no redeemer to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution for the wrong is unto YHWH, for the priest, in addition to the ram of the atonement, with which atonement is made for him. King James Bible But if the man have no kinsman to recompense the trespass unto, let the trespass be recompensed unto the LORD, even to the priest; beside the ram of the atonement, whereby an atonement shall be made for him. New King James Version But if the man has no relative to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution for the wrong must go to the LORD for the priest, in addition to the ram of the atonement with which atonement is made for him. New American Standard Bible But if the person has no redeemer to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution which is made for the wrong must go to the LORD for the priest, besides the ram of atonement, by which atonement is made for him. NASB 1995 But if the man has no relative to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution which is made for the wrong must go to the LORD for the priest, besides the ram of atonement, by which atonement is made for him. NASB 1977 ‘But if the man has no relative to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution which is made for the wrong must go to the LORD for the priest, besides the ram of atonement, by which atonement is made for him. Legacy Standard Bible But if the man has no kinsman redeemer to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution which is made for the wrong must go to Yahweh for the priest, besides the ram of atonement, by which atonement is made for him. Amplified Bible But if the man [who was wronged] has no redeemer (relative) to whom the restitution may be made, it is to be given to the LORD for the priest, besides the ram of atonement with which atonement is made for the offender. Berean Annotated Bible But if the man has no relative to whom restitution can be made for the wrong, the restitution belongs to the LORD {YHWH} and must be given to the priest along with the ram of atonement, by which the atonement is made for him. Christian Standard Bible But if that individual has no relative to receive compensation, the compensation goes to the LORD for the priest, along with the atonement ram by which the priest will make atonement for the guilty person. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if that individual has no relative to receive compensation, the compensation goes to the LORD for the priest, along with the atonement ram by which the priest will make atonement for the guilty person. American Standard Version But if the man have no kinsman to whom restitution may be made for the guilt, the restitution for guilt which is made unto Jehovah shall be the priest's; besides the ram of the atonement, whereby atonement shall be made for him. Contemporary English Version If the victim has no relative who can accept this money, it belongs to me and will be paid to the priest. In addition to that payment, you must take a ram for the priest to sacrifice so your sin will be forgiven. English Revised Version But if the man have no kinsman to whom restitution may be made for the guilt, the restitution for guilt which is made unto the LORD shall be the priest's; besides the ram of the atonement, whereby atonement shall be made for him. GOD'S WORD® Translation But there may be no heir to whom the payment can be made. In that case, the payment for what you did wrong must be given to the LORD for the priest [to use]. This payment is in addition to the ram which makes peace with the LORD. Good News Translation But if that person has died and has no near relative to whom payment can be made, it shall be given to the LORD for the priest. This payment is in addition to the ram used to perform the ritual of purification for the guilty person. International Standard Version But if the person has no related redeemer to whom compensation may be made, the payment is to be brought to the LORD and given to the priest, in addition to a ram for atonement with which he is to be atoned. NET Bible But if the individual has no close relative to whom reparation can be made for the wrong, the reparation for the wrong must be paid to the LORD for the priest, in addition to the ram of atonement by which atonement is made for him. New Heart English Bible But if the man has no kinsman to whom restitution may be made for the guilt, the restitution for guilt which is made to the LORD shall be the priest's; besides the ram of the atonement, by which atonement shall be made for him. Webster's Bible Translation But if the man shall have no kinsman to recompense the trespass to, let the trespass be recompensed to the LORD, even to the priest; besides the ram of the atonement, by which an atonement shall be made for him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut 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. World English Bible But if the man has no kinsman to whom restitution may be made for the guilt, the restitution for guilt which is made to Yahweh shall be the priest’s, in addition to the ram of the atonement, by which atonement shall be made for him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if the man has no redeemer to restore the guilt to, the guilt which is restored [is] to YHWH for the priest, apart from the ram of the atonements, whereby he makes atonement for him. Berean Literal Bible But if the man has no redeemer to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution for the wrong is unto YHWH, for the priest, in addition to the ram of the atonement, with which atonement is made for him. Young's Literal Translation And if the man have no redeemer to restore the guilt to, the guilt which is restored is Jehovah's, the priest's, apart from the ram of the atonements, whereby he maketh atonement for him. Smith's Literal Translation And if not to the man a kinsman to give back the transgression to him, the transgression being given back to Jehovah, to the priest; besides the ram of expiations, it shall be expiated by it for him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if there be no one to receive it, they shall give it to the Lord, and it shall be the priest's, besides the ram that is offered for expiation, to be an atoning sacrifice. Catholic Public Domain Version But if there would be no one to receive it, they shall give it to the Lord, and it shall be for the priest, except for the ram, which is offered for expiation, in order to be a pleasing victim. New American Bible However, if there is no next of kin, one to whom restitution can be made, the restitution shall be made to the LORD and shall fall to the priest; this is apart from the ram of atonement with which the priest makes atonement for the guilty individual. New Revised Standard Version If the injured party has no next of kin to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution for wrong shall go to the LORD for the priest, in addition to the ram of atonement with which atonement is made for the guilty party. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if the person has no kinsman to whom to recompense the trespass, let the trespass offering which they bring on his behalf before the LORD be given to the priest in addition to the ram of the atonement with which an atonement is made for him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if the man does not have one who is near to him, he may bring a sin offering for the sake of sin for his person that they bring for his sake before LORD JEHOVAH to the Priest; it shall be apart from the ram of the atonement by which he is atoned. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But if the man have no kinsman to whom restitution may be made for the guilt, the restitution for guilt which is made shall be the LORD'S, even the priest's; besides the ram of the atonement, whereby atonement shall be made for him. Brenton Septuagint Translation But if a man have no near kinsman, so as to make satisfaction for his trespass to him, the trespass-offering paid to the Lord shall be for the priest, besides the ram of atonement, by which he shall make atonement with it for him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Restitution for Trespasses…7and 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. 8But 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. 9Every sacred contribution the Israelites bring to the priest shall belong to him.… Cross References But if the man has no relative to whom restitution can be made for the wrong, Leviticus 6:4-5 once 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, / 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. Exodus 22:1 “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. 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. the restitution belongs to the LORD Leviticus 5:15 “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. Numbers 18:14 Every devoted thing in Israel belongs to you. Leviticus 27:30 Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. and must be given to the priest Numbers 18:8-11 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. … Leviticus 7:9-10 Likewise, every grain offering that is baked in an oven or cooked in a pan or on a griddle belongs to the priest who presents it, / and every grain offering, whether dry or mixed with oil, belongs equally to all the sons of Aaron. Deuteronomy 18:3-4 This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. / You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock. along with the ram of atonement, Leviticus 5:18 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. Leviticus 14:12 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. Leviticus 19:22 The 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. by which the atonement is made for him. Leviticus 4:20 He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven. Leviticus 14:20 and offer it on the altar, with the grain offering, to make atonement for him, and he will be clean. Leviticus 16:30 because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD. Leviticus 6:1-7 And the LORD said to Moses, / “If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor in regard to a deposit or security entrusted to him or stolen, or if he extorts his neighbor / or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— … Treasury of Scripture But if the man have no kinsman to recompense the trespass to, let the trespass be recompensed to the LORD, even to the priest; beside the ram of the atonement, whereby an atonement shall be made for him. have no Leviticus 25:25,26 If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold… beside the ram Leviticus 6:6,7 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: … Leviticus 7:7 As the sin offering is, so is the trespass offering: there is one law for them: the priest that maketh atonement therewith shall have it. Jump to Previous Addition Apart Atonement Belongs Besides Close Guilt Jehovah's Kinsman LORD'S Maketh Offered Payment Priest Priest's Ram Recompense Recompensed Redeemer Relation Relative Restitution Restored Sheep Sin Trespass Whereby Wherewith WrongJump to Next Addition Apart Atonement Belongs Besides Close Guilt Jehovah's Kinsman LORD'S Maketh Offered Payment Priest Priest's Ram Recompense Recompensed Redeemer Relation Relative Restitution Restored Sheep Sin Trespass Whereby Wherewith WrongNumbers 5 1. The unclean are removed out of camp5. Restitution is to be made in trespass 11. The trial of jealously But if the man has no relative to whom restitution can be made for the wrong In ancient Israel, the concept of restitution was integral to maintaining justice and community harmony. The law required that wrongs be righted by compensating the victim or their family. This phrase highlights a situation where the wronged party has no living relatives to receive restitution. This reflects the importance of family and kinship in Israelite society, where family lines were crucial for inheritance and social structure. The absence of a relative underscores the communal responsibility to uphold justice even when direct family ties are absent. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. The Man with No Close RelativeThis refers to an individual who has committed a wrong and needs to make restitution but has no living family member to receive it. 2. The LORD The ultimate recipient of restitution when no earthly relative is available, signifying God's sovereignty and justice. 3. The Priest The mediator who receives the restitution on behalf of the LORD, highlighting the priestly role in the atonement process. 4. The Ram of Atonement An offering made to atone for the wrong, symbolizing the need for sacrifice in the process of reconciliation with God. 5. Restitution The act of making amends for a wrong, emphasizing the importance of justice and restoration in the community. Teaching Points The Importance of RestitutionRestitution is a biblical principle that underscores the need for justice and reconciliation. It is not enough to simply apologize; tangible actions must accompany repentance. God's Sovereignty in Justice When no earthly recipient is available, restitution is made to God, reminding us that all justice ultimately belongs to Him. This teaches us to trust in God's perfect justice. The Role of the Priest The priest acts as a mediator, pointing to the ultimate mediation of Christ. This highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and guidance in the process of reconciliation. Atonement and Sacrifice The requirement of a ram for atonement illustrates the seriousness of sin and the necessity of sacrifice. It foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sins. Community and Accountability The process of restitution involves the community, emphasizing the importance of accountability and the restoration of relationships within the body of believers. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 5:8?2. How does Numbers 5:8 emphasize the importance of restitution in our lives today? 3. What does Numbers 5:8 teach about accountability and responsibility for one's actions? 4. How can we apply the principle of restitution in Numbers 5:8 to modern conflicts? 5. What connections exist between Numbers 5:8 and Jesus' teachings on reconciliation? 6. How does Numbers 5:8 guide us in handling unresolved wrongs within our community? 7. How does Numbers 5:8 reflect God's justice and mercy in the Old Testament? 8. What is the significance of restitution in Numbers 5:8 for modern believers? 9. How does Numbers 5:8 relate to the concept of sin and forgiveness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 5? 11. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that this trial by ordeal was actually used (Numbers 5)? 12. How does the ritual laying on of hands in Numbers 8:10 align or conflict with other priestly consecration rites in the Torah? 13. Numbers 6:9-12 -- Why would accidental defilement require repeating the entire vow and new sacrifices, suggesting a severe ritual focus that seems excessive? 14. What are key events in Joshua's life? What Does Numbers 5:8 Mean No relative available“But if the man has no relative…” (Numbers 5:8) • God anticipates situations where the offended party has died and left no next-of-kin (Numbers 27:11). • Justice in Israel was never allowed to stall because of missing human links; the Lord Himself steps in (Psalm 68:5; Ruth 3:12-13). • This protects the community from unresolved sin that would defile the camp (Numbers 5:2-3). Restitution still required “…to whom restitution can be made for the wrong…” • Wrongdoing carried a tangible cost; paying it back underscored God’s demand for practical repentance (Exodus 22:1; Leviticus 6:4-5). • The offender could not plead innocence by circumstance; God’s law required action, echoing Zacchaeus’ later response, “Look, Lord, I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay four times the amount” (Luke 19:8). Restitution belongs to the LORD “…the restitution belongs to the LORD…” • When no human claimant exists, the debt transfers to the One whose law was broken (Leviticus 27:28; Joshua 6:19). • This underscores divine ownership of all justice, resources, and outcomes (Psalm 24:1). • It also prevents personal gain by opportunists; the gift is consecrated, not pocketed. Given to the priest “…and must be given to the priest…” • Priests functioned as God’s appointed representatives (Deuteronomy 18:3-5). • They received what now belonged to the Lord, using it for tabernacle service and their own livelihood (Numbers 18:8-9). • The pattern anticipates our Great High Priest, Jesus, who mediates every debt we cannot repay (Hebrews 5:1; 7:24-25). Along with the ram of atonement “…along with the ram of atonement…” • Restitution alone addressed the horizontal loss; the ram addressed the vertical offense against God (Leviticus 5:15-16). • The animal had to be “without defect,” reminding Israel that only a blameless substitute could cover guilt (Leviticus 22:21; Isaiah 53:7,10). • This points forward to Christ, “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Atonement accomplished “…by which the atonement is made for him.” • “Atonement” means the offender is now covered, forgiven, and restored to fellowship (Leviticus 17:11). • Blood was essential: “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22). • The completed process blends justice (restitution) and mercy (sacrifice), fulfilled perfectly at the cross where “we have now received reconciliation” (Romans 5:11; 1 John 2:2). summary Numbers 5:8 shows God’s thorough provision for sin that harms others. If no earthly relative exists, the Lord claims the debt, the priest receives it, and a spotless ram secures atonement. The passage highlights three timeless truths: God’s justice demands restitution, His holiness demands sacrifice, and His grace provides both through a mediator—foreshadowing Jesus, who fully pays every debt and reconciles repentant sinners to God. Verse 8. - If the man have no kinsman. No goel, or personal representative. This supposes that the wronged man himself is dead, and it is an addition to the law of restitution as given in Leviticus 6, an addition clearly necessary to its completeness. The wrong-doer must in no case be the gainer by his own wrong, and if the trespass could not be "recompensed" to man, it must be "recompensed" to the Lord, who was as it were joint-plaintiff in the cause. To the priest. On the general principle that the priest was the visible representative of the invisible majesty.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But ifוְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the man לָאִ֜ישׁ (lā·’îš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person has no אֵ֨ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle relative גֹּאֵ֗ל (gō·’êl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman to compensate, לְהָשִׁ֤יב (lə·hā·šîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again the restitution הַמּוּשָׁ֥ב (ham·mū·šāḇ) Article | Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again belongs to the LORD לַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and must be given to the priest לַכֹּהֵ֑ן (lak·kō·hên) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest along with מִלְּבַ֗ד (mil·lə·ḇaḏ) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of the ram אֵ֚יל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree of atonement, הַכִּפֻּרִ֔ים (hak·kip·pu·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3725: Expiation by which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the atonement is made יְכַפֶּר־ (yə·ḵap·per-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel for him. עָלָֽיו׃ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Numbers 5:8 NIVNumbers 5:8 NLT Numbers 5:8 ESV Numbers 5:8 NASB Numbers 5:8 KJV Numbers 5:8 BibleApps.com Numbers 5:8 Biblia Paralela Numbers 5:8 Chinese Bible Numbers 5:8 French Bible Numbers 5:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 5:8 But if the man has no kinsman (Nu Num.) |
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