Numbers 5:6
New International Version
“Say to the Israelites: ‘Any man or woman who wrongs another in any way and so is unfaithful to the LORD is guilty

New Living Translation
“Give the following instructions to the people of Israel: If any of the people—men or women—betray the LORD by doing wrong to another person, they are guilty.

English Standard Version
“Speak to the people of Israel, When a man or woman commits any of the sins that people commit by breaking faith with the LORD, and that person realizes his guilt,

Berean Standard Bible
“Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty

King James Bible
Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person be guilty;

New King James Version
“Speak to the children of Israel: ‘When a man or woman commits any sin that men commit in unfaithfulness against the LORD, and that person is guilty,

New American Standard Bible
“Speak to the sons of Israel: ‘When a man or woman commits any of the sins of mankind, acting unfaithfully against the LORD, and that person is guilty,

NASB 1995
“Speak to the sons of Israel, ‘When a man or woman commits any of the sins of mankind, acting unfaithfully against the LORD, and that person is guilty,

NASB 1977
“Speak to the sons of Israel, ‘When a man or woman commits any of the sins of mankind, acting unfaithfully against the LORD, and that person is guilty,

Legacy Standard Bible
“Speak to the sons of Israel, ‘When a man or woman commits any of the sins of mankind, acting unfaithfully against Yahweh, and that person is guilty,

Amplified Bible
“Say to the Israelites, ‘When a man or woman commits any of the sins of mankind [against other people], thus breaking faith with the LORD, and that person is guilty,

Christian Standard Bible
“Tell the Israelites: When a man or woman commits any sin against another, that person acts unfaithfully toward the LORD and is guilty.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Tell the Israelites: When a man or woman commits any sin against another, that person acts unfaithfully toward the LORD and is guilty.

American Standard Version
Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, so as to trespass against Jehovah, and that soul shall be guilty;

Contemporary English Version
to say to the community of Israel: If any of you commit a crime against someone, you have sinned against me.

English Revised Version
Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that soul be guilty;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Tell the Israelites: If you do something wrong to another person, you have been unfaithful to the LORD. When you realize your guilt,

Good News Translation
the following instructions for the people of Israel. When any of you are unfaithful to the LORD and commit a wrong against someone,

International Standard Version
"Instruct the Israelis that whenever a man or woman does something contained in the list of the sins of man, thereby acting treacherously against the LORD, then that person stands guilty.

Majority Standard Bible
“Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty

NET Bible
"Tell the Israelites, 'When a man or a woman commits any sin that people commit, thereby breaking faith with the LORD, and that person is found guilty,

New Heart English Bible
"Speak to the children of Israel: When a man or woman commits any sin that men commit, so as to trespass against the LORD, and that soul is guilty;

Webster's Bible Translation
Speak to the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person shall be guilty;

World English Bible
“Speak to the children of Israel: ‘When a man or woman commits any sin that men commit, so as to trespass against Yahweh, and that soul is guilty,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Speak to the sons of Israel: Man or woman, when they do any of the sins of man, by committing a trespass against YHWH, and that person [is] guilty,

Young's Literal Translation
Speak unto the sons of Israel, Man or woman, when they do any of the sins of man, by committing a trespass against Jehovah, and that person is guilty,

Smith's Literal Translation
Speak to the sons of Israel, A man or woman when they shall do from any sin of man to cover a transgression against Jehovah, and that soul transgressed;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Say to the children of Israel: When a man or woman shall have committed any of all the sins that men are wont to commit, and by negligence shall have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and offended,

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Say to the sons of Israel: A man or a woman, when they have done anything out of all the sins that often befall men, or if, by negligence, they have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and so have committed an offense,

New American Bible
Tell the Israelites: If a man or a woman commits any offense against another person, thus breaking faith with the LORD, and thereby becomes guilty,

New Revised Standard Version
Speak to the Israelites: When a man or a woman wrongs another, breaking faith with the LORD, that person incurs guilt
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Say to the children of Israel, When a man or a woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do wrong in the sight of the LORD, and that person shall be guilty,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“Say to the children of Israel: ‘If a man or a woman will commit any sin of the children of men and they will do evil before LORD JEHOVAH, that soul shall be condemned.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Speak unto the children of Israel: When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to commit a trespass against the LORD, and that soul be guilty;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Every man or woman who shall commit any sin that is common to man, or if that soul shall in anywise have neglected the commandment and transgressed;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Restitution for Trespasses
5And the LORD said to Moses, 6“Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty 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.…

Cross References
Leviticus 5:5-6
If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed, / and he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin he has committed: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin.

Leviticus 6:2-7
“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— / 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, ...

Psalm 32:5
Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

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
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.”

Ezekiel 18:21-22
But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live.

2 Chronicles 7:14
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

2 Corinthians 7:10
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Jeremiah 3:13
Only acknowledge your guilt, that you have rebelled against the LORD your God. You have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every green tree and have not obeyed My voice,’” declares the LORD.

Hebrews 10:26
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,


Treasury of Scripture

Speak to the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person be guilty;

when

Leviticus 5:1-4,17
And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity…

Leviticus 6:2,3
If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; …

and that person.

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Tell the Israelites
This phrase establishes the audience and the authority of the message. The Israelites, as God's chosen people, are being directly addressed. The Hebrew root for "tell" is "dabar," which implies not just speaking but conveying a message of importance. This is a divine directive, emphasizing the covenant relationship between God and Israel. Historically, the Israelites were a community bound by the Law given at Sinai, and this instruction reinforces their identity as a people set apart for God's purposes.

when a man or woman
The inclusion of both "man or woman" highlights the universality of the law. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this is significant as it underscores the equal moral responsibility of both genders before God. The Hebrew words "ish" (man) and "ishah" (woman) indicate that the law applies to all individuals, regardless of gender, reflecting the comprehensive nature of God's justice.

commits any sin
The phrase "commits any sin" refers to the act of transgression. The Hebrew word for "sin" here is "chata," which means to miss the mark or to err. This concept of sin is not just about breaking a rule but failing to live up to the divine standard set by God. The use of "any" underscores the breadth of this command, indicating that no sin is too small to be overlooked.

against another
This phrase points to the interpersonal nature of the sin. The Hebrew word "adam" is used for "another," which can mean mankind or another person. This highlights the communal aspect of sin, where actions against others disrupt the harmony and peace within the community. It reflects the biblical principle that our relationship with others is a reflection of our relationship with God.

that person acts unfaithfully
The term "acts unfaithfully" is derived from the Hebrew word "maal," which means to act treacherously or deceitfully. This indicates a breach of trust, not only with the person wronged but also with God. In the covenantal context, unfaithfulness is a serious offense, as it signifies a betrayal of the relationship with God, who is always faithful.

toward the LORD
This phrase emphasizes that sin is ultimately against God. The Hebrew name for God here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, which signifies His eternal presence and faithfulness. This underscores the theological truth that all sin, even when committed against another person, is an affront to God, who is the ultimate moral authority.

and is guilty
The declaration of guilt is a legal pronouncement. The Hebrew word "asham" is used, which means to bear guilt or to be held accountable. This reflects the biblical understanding that sin has consequences and requires atonement. In the ancient Israelite sacrificial system, guilt necessitated a response, often involving restitution and sacrifice, pointing forward to the ultimate atonement through Christ.

Verse 6. - Shall commit any sin that men commit. Literally, "[one] of all the transgressions of men," i.e., the wrongs current amongst men. To do a trespass against the Lord. This qualifies the former expression, and restricts its reference to the sins mentioned in Leviticus 6:2, 8, 5, viz., wrongs done to the property of another. Such wrongs, perhaps because they were considered legitimate as long as they were not found out, were taken up by the Lord himself as involving a trespass against his own righteousness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Tell
דַּבֵּר֮ (dab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

the Israelites that
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

when
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

a man
אִ֣ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

or
אֽוֹ־ (’ōw-)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

woman
אִשָּׁ֗ה (’iš·šāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

acts
לִמְעֹ֥ל (lim·‘ōl)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 4603: To cover up, to act covertly, treacherously

unfaithfully
מַ֖עַל (ma·‘al)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4604: An unfaithful or treacherous act

against the LORD
בַּיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

by committing
יַעֲשׂוּ֙ (ya·‘ă·śū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

any
מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

sin
חַטֹּ֣את (ḥaṭ·ṭōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

against another,
הָֽאָדָ֔ם (hā·’ā·ḏām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

that
הַהִֽוא׃ (ha·hi·w)
Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

person
הַנֶּ֥פֶשׁ (han·ne·p̄eš)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

is guilty
וְאָֽשְׁמָ֖ה (wə·’ā·šə·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 816: To be guilty, to be punished, perish


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