What is the meaning of Leviticus 5:7? If, however, he cannot afford a lamb • God makes room for the poor; no one is shut out of forgiveness (Leviticus 12:8; Luke 2:24). • Sacrifice is not about impressing the LORD with wealth; it is about humble obedience (Micah 6:6-8; 2 Corinthians 8:12). • From the start, the Law shows that salvation is by grace, not purchasing power (Isaiah 55:1; Romans 3:24). he may bring to the LORD • The worshiper still draws near—poverty does not keep him at a distance (Leviticus 1:3; Hebrews 10:22). • Everything happens “to the LORD,” placing the focus on God’s holiness rather than the person’s means (Psalm 96:8; Romans 12:1). • The invitation echoes Jesus’ call, “Come to Me, all you who are weary” (Matthew 11:28), affirming that access to God is open. as restitution for his sin • Sin is taken seriously; even the poorest must make atonement (Leviticus 4:27-31; Romans 6:23). • “Restitution” highlights that the offering satisfies divine justice, pointing forward to Christ’s full payment (Isaiah 53:5; 1 John 2:1-2). • No one is exempt from personal responsibility, yet God supplies a reachable path to cleansing (1 John 1:9). two turtledoves or two young pigeons • Common birds were plentiful and inexpensive, picturing God’s mercy (Leviticus 1:14; Deuteronomy 16:17). • The choice between turtledoves and pigeons shows flexibility within God’s unchanging standard (Mark 12:42-44). • Birds flit freely in the heavens; their use hints at the eventual lifting of sin’s burden and the Spirit’s work (Psalm 84:3; John 3:8). one as a sin offering • The first bird deals specifically with guilt; its blood is shed in the sinner’s place (Leviticus 4:32-35; Hebrews 9:22). • The sequence—sin offering first—teaches that reconciliation precedes deeper fellowship (Colossians 1:20-22). • It anticipates Christ, “who gave Himself for our sins” (Galatians 1:4). and the other as a burnt offering • The burnt offering is completely consumed, symbolizing total surrender to God (Leviticus 1:9; Romans 12:1). • After sin is removed, the worshiper expresses whole-hearted devotion; forgiveness fuels consecration (Psalm 51:12-19). • Together the two birds portray the double grace of God: cleansing and commitment, mirrored in Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice that both atones and perfects (Hebrews 10:10,14). summary Leviticus 5:7 reveals a God who meets people where they are. He refuses to lessen the seriousness of sin, yet He graciously provides an affordable substitute so every Israelite can find forgiveness. One bird answers guilt; the other proclaims renewed devotion. The verse foreshadows Jesus, the ultimate Sacrifice who pays our debt and claims our lives for God. |
    |