Leviticus 10:19
New International Version
Aaron replied to Moses, “Today they sacrificed their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD, but such things as this have happened to me. Would the LORD have been pleased if I had eaten the sin offering today?”

New Living Translation
Then Aaron answered Moses, “Today my sons presented both their sin offering and their burnt offering to the LORD. And yet this tragedy has happened to me. If I had eaten the people’s sin offering on such a tragic day as this, would the LORD have been pleased?”

English Standard Version
And Aaron said to Moses, “Behold, today they have offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD, and yet such things as these have happened to me! If I had eaten the sin offering today, would the LORD have approved?”

Berean Standard Bible
But Aaron replied to Moses, “Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD. Since these things have happened to me, if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been acceptable in the sight of the LORD?”

Berean Literal Bible
And Aaron said to Moses, “Behold, today they have brought near their sin offerings and their burnt offerings before the face of YHWH, and things as these have befallen me; and if I had eaten a sin offering today, would it have been good in the eyes of YHWH?”

King James Bible
And Aaron said unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD?

New King James Version
And Aaron said to Moses, “Look, this day they have offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD, and such things have befallen me! If I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD?”

New American Standard Bible
But Aaron said to Moses, “Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD. When things like these happened to me, if I had eaten a sin offering today, would it have been good in the sight of the LORD?”

NASB 1995
But Aaron spoke to Moses, “Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD. When things like these happened to me, if I had eaten a sin offering today, would it have been good in the sight of the LORD?”

NASB 1977
But Aaron spoke to Moses, “Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD. When things like these happened to me, if I had eaten a sin offering today, would it have been good in the sight of the LORD?”

Legacy Standard Bible
But Aaron spoke to Moses, “Behold, this very day they brought near their sin offering and their burnt offering before Yahweh. Then things like these happened to me. So if I had eaten a sin offering today, would it have been good in the sight of Yahweh?”

Amplified Bible
Then Aaron said to Moses, “This very day they have [obediently] presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD, but [such terrible things] as these have happened to me [and to them]; if I [and my sons] had eaten a sin offering today would it have been acceptable and pleasing in the sight of the LORD?”

Berean Annotated Bible
But Aaron (light bringer) replied to Moses (drawn out), “Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD {YHWH}. Since these things have happened to me, if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been acceptable in the sight of the LORD?

Christian Standard Bible
But Aaron replied to Moses, “See, today they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD. Since these things have happened to me, if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been acceptable in the LORD’s sight? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Aaron replied to Moses, “See, today they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD. Since these things have happened to me, if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been acceptable in the LORD’s sight?”

American Standard Version
And Aaron spake unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin-offering and their burnt-offering before Jehovah; and there have befallen me such things as these: and if I had eaten the sin-offering to-day, would it have been well-pleasing in the sight of Jehovah?

Contemporary English Version
Their father Aaron replied, "Today two of my sons offered the sacrifice for sin and the sacrifice to please the LORD, and look what has happened to me! Would the LORD have approved if I had eaten the sacrifice for sin?"

English Revised Version
And Aaron spake unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and there have befallen me such things as these: and if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been well-pleasing in the sight of the LORD?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Aaron answered Moses, "Today they sacrificed their offering for sin and their burnt offering in the LORD's presence, and look what happened to me. If I had eaten the offering for sin today, would the LORD have approved?"

Good News Translation
Aaron answered, "If I had eaten the sin offering today, would the LORD have approved? The people presented their sin offering to the LORD today, and they brought their burnt offering, but still these terrible things have happened to me."

International Standard Version
But Aaron replied to Moses, "Today they've offered their sin and whole burnt offerings in the LORD's presence. Yet things such as these have happened to me. Had I eaten the sin offering today, would that have pleased the LORD?"

NET Bible
But Aaron spoke to Moses, "See here! Just today they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD and such things as these have happened to me! If I had eaten a sin offering today would the LORD have been pleased?"

New Heart English Bible
Aaron spoke to Moses, "Look, this day they have offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and such things as these have happened to me: and if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been pleasing in the sight of the LORD?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And Aaron said to Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin-offering, and their burnt-offering before the LORD; and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin-offering to day, would it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD?
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
But Aaron replied to Moses, “Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD. Since these things have happened to me, if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been acceptable in the sight of the LORD?”

World English Bible
Aaron spoke to Moses, “Behold, today they have offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before Yahweh; and such things as these have happened to me. If I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been pleasing in Yahweh’s sight?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Aaron speaks to Moses, “Behold, today they have brought their sin-offering and their burnt-offering near before YHWH; and [things] like these meet me, yet I have eaten a sin-offering today; is it good in the eyes of YHWH?”

Berean Literal Bible
And Aaron said to Moses, “Behold, today they have brought near their sin offerings and their burnt offerings before the face of YHWH, and things as these have befallen me; and if I had eaten a sin offering today, would it have been good in the eyes of YHWH?”

Young's Literal Translation
And Aaron speaketh unto Moses, 'Lo, to-day they have brought near their sin-offering and their burnt-offering before Jehovah; and things like these meet me, yet I have eaten a sin-offering to-day; is it good in the eyes of Jehovah?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Aaron will speak to Moses saying, Behold, this day they offered their sin and their burnt-offering, before Jehovah; and behold, such as these will befall me: and I ate the sin this day will it be good in the eyes of Jehovah?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Aaron answered: This day hath been offered the victim for sin, and the holocaust before the Lord: and to me what thou seest has happened: how could I eat it, or please the Lord in the ceremonies, having a sorrowful heart?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Aaron responded: “This day, the victim for sin has been offered, and the holocaust in the sight of the Lord. But you see what has happened to me. How could I eat it, or please the Lord in the ceremonies, having a sorrowful mind?”

New American Bible
Aaron answered Moses, “Even though they presented their purification offering and burnt offering before the LORD today, still this misfortune has befallen me. Had I then eaten of the purification offering today, would it have been pleasing to the LORD?”

New Revised Standard Version
And Aaron spoke to Moses, “See, today they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and yet such things as these have befallen me! If I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been agreeable to the LORD?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Aaron said to Moses, Behold, this day they have offered their sin offerings and their burnt offerings before the LORD; and such things have befallen me; and if I had eaten the sin offering today, should it have been better accepted in the presence of the LORD?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ahron said to Moshe, “Behold, today they have offered their sins and their burning peace offerings before LORD JEHOVAH, and all these things have come to me, and if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been pleasing before LORD JEHOVAH?”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Aaron spoke unto Moses: 'Behold, this day have they offered their sin-offering and their burnt-offering before the LORD, and there have befallen me such things as these; and if I had eaten the sin-offering to-day, would it have been well-pleasing in the sight of the LORD?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Aaron spoke to Moses, saying, If they have brought nigh to-day their sin-offerings, and their whole-burnt-offerings before the Lord, and these events have happened to me, and yet I should eat to-day of the sin-offerings, would it be pleasing to the Lord?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Restrictions for Priests
18Since its blood was not brought inside the holy place, you should have eaten it in the sanctuary area, as I commanded.” 19But Aaron replied to Moses, “Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD. Since these things have happened to me, if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been acceptable in the sight of the LORD?” 20And when Moses heard this explanation, he was satisfied.…

Cross References
But Aaron replied to Moses,

Exodus 32:22-24
“Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil. / They told me, ‘Make us gods who will go before us. As for this Moses who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him!’ / So I said to them, ‘Whoever has gold, let him take it off,’ and they gave it to me. And when I threw it into the fire, out came this calf!”

Numbers 12:11-13
and said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed. / Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” / So Moses cried out to the LORD, “O God, please heal her!”
“Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD.

Leviticus 9:7
Then Moses said to Aaron, “Approach the altar and sacrifice your sin offering and your burnt offering to make atonement for yourself and for the people. And sacrifice the people’s offering to make atonement for them, as the LORD has commanded.”

Leviticus 8:14-21
Moses then brought the bull near for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. / Moses slaughtered the bull, took some of the blood, and applied it with his finger to all four horns of the altar, purifying the altar. He poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it so that atonement could be made on it. / Moses also took all the fat that was on the entrails, the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys and their fat, and burned it all on the altar. …
Since these things have happened to me,

Deuteronomy 26:14
I have not eaten any of the sacred portion while in mourning, or removed any of it while unclean, or offered any of it for the dead. I have obeyed the LORD my God; I have done everything You commanded me.

Leviticus 21:10-12
The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments. / He must not go near any dead body; he must not defile himself, even for his father or mother. / He must not leave or desecrate the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him. I am the LORD.
if I had eaten the sin offering today,

Leviticus 6:26-30
The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. / Anything that touches its flesh will become holy, and if any of the blood is spattered on a garment, you must wash it in a holy place. / The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water. …

Numbers 18:9-11
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. / And this is yours as well: the offering of their gifts, along with all the wave offerings of the Israelites. I have given this to you and your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. Every ceremonially clean person in your household may eat it.
would it have been acceptable in the sight of the LORD?”

Malachi 1:8-10
When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts. / “But ask now for God’s favor. Will He be gracious? Since this has come from your hands, will He show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts. / “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take no pleasure in you,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and I will accept no offering from your hands.

Genesis 4:4-5
while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, / but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
Hebrews 7:27
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.

Hebrews 5:1-3
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

1 Samuel 15:22
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

Matthew 12:7
If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.

Mark 12:33
and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Aaron said to Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD?

this day

Leviticus 9:8,12
Aaron therefore went unto the altar, and slew the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself…

Hebrews 7:27
Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

Hebrews 9:8
The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

should

Deuteronomy 12:7
And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein the LORD thy God hath blessed thee.

Deuteronomy 26:14
I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.

1 Samuel 1:7,8
And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat…

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Leviticus 10
1. Aadab and Abihu, for offering strange fire, are burnt by fire
6. Aaron and his sons are forbidden to mourn for them
8. The priests are forbidden wine when they are to go into the tabernacle
12. The law of eating the holy things
16. Aaron's excuse for transgressing thereof












But Aaron replied to Moses
Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, is responding to Moses' inquiry. This interaction occurs after the tragic death of Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, who offered unauthorized fire before the Lord. Aaron's response is significant as it reflects his role as a mediator between God and the people, and his deep understanding of the priestly duties and the gravity of the situation. This moment highlights the importance of obedience and reverence in worship, a theme that runs throughout Leviticus.

Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD
The sin offering and burnt offering were central to the sacrificial system established by God for Israel. The sin offering was meant to atone for unintentional sins, while the burnt offering symbolized complete dedication to God. Aaron emphasizes that these offerings were made "before the LORD," indicating their sacredness and the necessity of following divine instructions precisely. This phrase underscores the seriousness of worship and the need for purity and holiness in approaching God, as seen in other scriptures like Hebrews 9:22, which speaks of the necessity of blood for atonement.

Since these things have happened to me
Aaron refers to the death of his sons, a personal tragedy that also serves as a public lesson on the holiness required in the priesthood. This phrase reflects the human aspect of Aaron's role and the emotional weight of his responsibilities. It also points to the broader biblical theme of suffering and the testing of faith, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Job and Joseph. Aaron's experience can be seen as a type of Christ, who also suffered and bore the weight of sin, though without fault.

if I had eaten the sin offering today
According to Levitical law, the priests were to eat portions of certain offerings as part of the ritual process (Leviticus 6:26). Aaron's hesitation to eat the sin offering reflects his concern for maintaining ritual purity and his awareness of the spiritual state required to partake in such a sacred act. This moment foreshadows the New Testament understanding of communion, where believers are called to examine themselves before partaking in the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:28).

would it have been acceptable in the sight of the LORD?
Aaron's rhetorical question highlights his deep reverence for God's holiness and his fear of offending the Lord through improper actions. This concern for acceptability before God is a recurring theme in scripture, emphasizing the need for a pure heart and right intentions in worship (Psalm 51:17). It also points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose offering was fully acceptable to God, providing eternal redemption for humanity (Hebrews 10:10-14).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Aaron
The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He is central to this passage as he responds to Moses regarding the offerings.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites and a prophet, who is questioning Aaron about the handling of the sin offering.

3. Nadab and Abihu
Aaron's sons who had just died for offering unauthorized fire before the LORD, which sets the context for Aaron's response.

4. The Tabernacle
The place where the Israelites worshiped God and where the offerings were made.

5. Sin Offering and Burnt Offering
Sacrifices presented to God for atonement and dedication, respectively.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Holiness
Aaron's response highlights the importance of approaching God with reverence and understanding His holiness.

The Weight of Leadership
Aaron's role as high priest required discernment and responsibility, especially in times of personal grief and communal worship.

Obedience and Heart Condition
The acceptability of offerings is not just about ritual compliance but also the heart condition of the worshiper.

God's Mercy in Judgment
Even in judgment, there is room for understanding and mercy, as seen in Aaron's reasoning with Moses.

Balancing Duty and Personal Grief
Aaron's situation teaches us about balancing our responsibilities to God and others, even in times of personal loss.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 10:19?

2. How does Leviticus 10:19 illustrate the importance of obedience to God's commands?

3. What can we learn from Aaron's response to Moses in Leviticus 10:19?

4. How does Leviticus 10:19 connect to the theme of holiness in Leviticus?

5. How can we apply Aaron's reasoning in Leviticus 10:19 to our daily lives?

6. What does Aaron's explanation in Leviticus 10:19 teach about God's mercy and understanding?

7. Why did Aaron defend his actions in Leviticus 10:19 despite Moses' instructions?

8. How does Leviticus 10:19 reflect on the nature of obedience to God?

9. What does Aaron's response in Leviticus 10:19 reveal about human emotion in religious duties?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 10?

11. What does the Bible teach about consecration?

12. Who was Eleazar in the Bible?

13. Psalm 99:6 mentions Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; how can we confirm the historical existence and roles of Moses and Aaron, given limited archaeological evidence?

14. In Leviticus 9:7-8, how can the idea that priests make atonement for the people be squared with Hebrews 10:4, which says animal sacrifices can't truly remove sin?
What Does Leviticus 10:19 Mean
But Aaron replied to Moses

• The high priest addresses the prophet respectfully, showing that spiritual dialogue—even after heavy discipline—remains possible (Exodus 32:21–24; Proverbs 27:6).

• Aaron does not argue about the justice of God’s judgment on Nadab and Abihu; instead he explains his response to it, modeling humility under authority (Hebrews 13:17).


Behold, this very day they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD

• Aaron reminds Moses that the required sacrifices had been offered according to command (Leviticus 9:7–24; 10:12–15).

• By stating “before the LORD,” he underscores that worship is God-focused, not merely ritual (Psalm 96:8).

• The combination of sin offering and burnt offering pictures complete atonement and dedication—forward-pointing to Christ who is both sin bearer and consecrated sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10–14).


Since these things have happened to me

• “These things” refers to the sudden death of Nadab and Abihu for offering unauthorized fire (Leviticus 10:1–2).

• Aaron, still under the command not to mourn publicly (Leviticus 10:6–7), is inwardly grieving. His personal loss affects his fitness to partake of holy food (Psalm 34:18).

• The phrase shows that God’s priests must reckon with providence; holiness requires honest acknowledgment of the heart’s condition (2 Kings 20:3).


If I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been acceptable in the sight of the LORD?

Leviticus 6:26 required priests to eat portions of the sin offering in a holy place, signifying shared participation in atonement.

• Yet Deuteronomy 26:14 links eating holy food with joyful, clean hearts. Aaron senses his grief could render the act irreverent, turning obedience into mere formality (1 Samuel 15:22; Hosea 6:6).

• Aaron’s discernment anticipates New-Covenant warnings about partaking unworthily (1 Corinthians 11:27–29). True worship must unite outward obedience with inward readiness (Psalm 51:17; Matthew 5:23–24).

• Moses later “approved” Aaron’s reasoning (Leviticus 10:20), confirming that God values heart-integrity over mechanical compliance.


summary

Leviticus 10:19 shows Aaron grappling with tragic judgment, careful worship, and personal holiness. He affirms that sacrifices had been offered rightly but declines to eat the priestly portion because his grieving heart might render the act unacceptable. The exchange teaches that God desires obedience joined to sincere, reverent hearts; outward rituals alone do not satisfy Him.

(19) And Aaron said.--Though, according to Leviticus 10:16, Moses only blamed Eleazar and Ithamar for this transgression of the law, yet there can hardly be any doubt that Aaron was included in this censure, and that the lawgiver abstained from expressing his anger against the pontiff because of the supreme dignity of his office, which he would not lower in the sight of the people. Aaron, however, was fully sensible of this, and hence replies to the charge brought against his sons.

They offered their sin offering.--Before proceeding to the transgression with which they are thus charged, Aaron adverts to the fact that all the other sacrificial duties in which he and his sons were engaged on the same day, prior to the great calamity, were performed in strict accordance with the prescribed ritual. His sons assisting him had offered "their"--i.e., the people's--sin and burnt offerings (see Leviticus 9:15-16) thus far in due compliance with the requirements of the law, and hence could never have meant to transgress intentionally.

And such things have befallen me.--But whilst he, Eleazar, and Ithamar were thus duly performing the sacrificial rites, Nadab and Abihu, his other two sons, transgressed, and were suddenly struck down dead, thus overwhelming the survivors with sorrow, and rendering them unfit to partake of the sacrifices.

And if I had eaten.--Aaron submits that, unfitted as they thus were by mourning and the sense of their own sinfulness, if they had partaken of this solemn meal it would not have been acceptable to the Lord. In consequence of this declaration, the rule obtained during the second Temple, that when an ordinary priest heard of the death of a relative whilst on duty in the sanctuary, he had to cease from service, though he could not leave the precincts of the Temple otherwise he defiled the sacrifice; whilst the high priest, who could continue his sacred ministrations, was not allowed to partake of the sacrificial meal.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֜ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

replied
וַיְדַבֵּ֨ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֗ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

“Behold,
הֵ֣ן (hên)
Interjection
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!

this very day
הַ֠יּוֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

they presented
הִקְרִ֨יבוּ (hiq·rî·ḇū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

their sin offering
חַטָּאתָ֤ם (ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

and their burnt offering
עֹֽלָתָם֙ (‘ō·lā·ṯām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

before
לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD.
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

Since these things
כָּאֵ֑לֶּה (kā·’êl·leh)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

have happened to me,
וַתִּקְרֶ֥אנָה (wat·tiq·re·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 7122: To encounter, befall

if I had eaten
וְאָכַ֤לְתִּי (wə·’ā·ḵal·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 398: To eat

the sin offering
חַטָּאת֙ (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

today,
הַיּ֔וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

would it have been acceptable
הַיִּיטַ֖ב (hay·yî·ṭaḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing

in the LORD’s
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

sight?”
בְּעֵינֵ֥י (bə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain


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