Topical Encyclopedia In the Old Testament, offerings for trespasses, also known as guilt offerings, were an essential aspect of the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites. These offerings were specifically designed to address certain types of sins and transgressions, particularly those involving unintentional sins or sins committed in ignorance, as well as violations against the holy things of the Lord or against one's neighbor.Trespass Offering (Guilt Offering): The trespass offering, or guilt offering, is detailed primarily in the book of Leviticus. It was required when an individual committed a sin that involved a breach of faith against God or wronged another person. The Hebrew term for this offering is "asham," which signifies guilt or trespass. 1. Against the Holy Things of the Lord: Leviticus 5:14-16 outlines the procedure for when someone unintentionally sins in regard to the holy things of the Lord. The individual was required to bring a ram without blemish from the flock, valued in silver shekels according to the sanctuary shekel, as a guilt offering. Additionally, restitution was to be made by adding a fifth of the value to the holy thing that was misused or violated. “If someone acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s holy things, he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD: a ram without blemish from the flock, according to your valuation in silver shekels, based on the sanctuary shekel. He must make restitution for what he has failed to do regarding the holy things, adding a fifth of the value to it and giving it to the priest. The priest will then make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be forgiven.” (Leviticus 5:15-16) 2. Against a Neighbor: Leviticus 6:1-7 addresses situations where a person sins against a neighbor through deceit, robbery, or oppression. The guilty party was required to restore what was taken or wrongfully acquired, adding a fifth of its value, and then present a ram without blemish as a guilt offering to the Lord. “If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor about something entrusted to him or left in his care, or stolen, or if he oppresses his neighbor or finds lost property and lies about it, or swears falsely about any such sin that a man may commit—once he has sinned and is guilty, he must restore 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, adding a fifth of the value to it, and give it to the owner on the day he presents his guilt offering. Then he is to bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: a ram without blemish from the flock, according to your valuation. 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 6:2-7) Purpose and Significance: The trespass offering served multiple purposes. It was a means of atonement, allowing the sinner to be reconciled with God and the community. It also emphasized the importance of restitution, underscoring the need to make amends for wrongs committed against others. The requirement of adding a fifth to the restitution highlighted the seriousness of the offense and the need for genuine repentance. Symbolism and Fulfillment: In the New Testament, the concept of the trespass offering finds its ultimate fulfillment in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. As the perfect and final offering, Christ's atonement covers all sins, including those that would have required a trespass offering under the Old Covenant. The Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 1:7, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” The trespass offering, therefore, not only addressed specific sins in the Old Testament but also pointed forward to the comprehensive and redemptive work of Christ, who provides forgiveness and reconciliation for all who believe. Torrey's Topical Textbook Leviticus 5:16-19And he shall make amends for the harm that he has done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it to the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him. Torrey's Topical Textbook Leviticus 6:6 Leviticus 7:1 Library Index of Subjects. Scriptural Types. Covenanting Provided for in the Everlasting Covenant. Nature of Covenanting. 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