Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’If, however, they cannot afford two doves or two young pigeons, they are to bring as an offering for their sin a tenth of an ephah of the finest flour for a sin offering. They must not put olive oil or incense on it, because it is a sin offering. New Living Translation “If you cannot afford to bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, you may bring two quarts of choice flour for your sin offering. Since it is an offering for sin, you must not moisten it with olive oil or put any frankincense on it. English Standard Version “But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two pigeons, then he shall bring as his offering for the sin that he has committed a tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering. He shall put no oil on it and shall put no frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering. Berean Standard Bible But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, he may bring a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a sin offering. He must not put olive oil or frankincense on it, because it is a sin offering. King James Bible But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering. New King James Version ‘But if he is not able to bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then he who sinned shall bring for his offering one-tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a sin offering. He shall put no oil on it, nor shall he put frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering. New American Standard Bible ‘But if his means are insufficient for two turtledoves or two young doves, then for his offering for that which he has sinned, he shall bring the tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a sin offering; he shall not put oil on it or place incense on it, for it is a sin offering. NASB 1995 ‘But if his means are insufficient for two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then for his offering for that which he has sinned, he shall bring the tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall not put oil on it or place incense on it, for it is a sin offering. NASB 1977 ‘But if his means are insufficient for two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then for his offering for that which he has sinned, he shall bring the tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall not put oil on it or place incense on it, for it is a sin offering. Legacy Standard Bible ‘But if his means are insufficient for two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then for his offering for that which he has sinned, he shall bring the tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall not place oil on it or put frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering. Amplified Bible ‘But if he cannot afford to bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then he shall bring as his offering for his sin the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour as a sin offering; he shall not put [olive] oil or incense on it, for it is a sin offering. Christian Standard Bible “But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, he may bring two quarts of fine flour as an offering for his sin. He must not put olive oil or frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, he may bring two quarts of fine flour as an offering for his sin. He must not put olive oil or frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering. American Standard Version But if his means suffice not for two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, then he shall bring his oblation for that wherein he hath sinned, the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin-offering: he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon; for it is a sin-offering. Contemporary English Version If you are so poor that you cannot afford doves or pigeons, you may bring one kilogram of your finest flour. This is a sacrifice to ask my forgiveness, so don't sprinkle olive oil or sweet-smelling incense on it. English Revised Version But if his means suffice not for two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he shall bring his oblation for that wherein he hath sinned, the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering. GOD'S WORD® Translation "But if you cannot afford two mourning doves or two pigeons, then bring eight cups of flour as an offering for the sin you committed. Never put olive oil on it or add incense to it, because it is an offering for sin. Good News Translation If you cannot afford two doves or two pigeons, you shall bring two pounds of flour as a sin offering. You shall not put any olive oil or any incense on it, because it is a sin offering, not a grain offering. International Standard Version "If he can't afford two turtledoves or two young doves, then he is to bring as his offering a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a sin offering for what he has committed. He is to put no olive oil or frankincense on it, since it's a sin offering. NET Bible "'If he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, he must bring as his offering for his sin which he has committed a tenth of an ephah of choice wheat flour for a sin offering. He must not place olive oil on it and he must not put frankincense on it, because it is a sin offering. New Heart English Bible "'But if he can't afford two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he shall bring his offering for that in which he has sinned, the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering. He shall put no oil on it, neither shall he put any frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering. Webster's Bible Translation But if he shall not be able to bring two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons; then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin-offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense upon it: for it is a sin-offering. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, he may bring a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a sin offering. He must not put olive oil or frankincense on it, because it is a sin offering. World English Bible “‘But if he can’t afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then he shall bring as his offering for that in which he has sinned, one tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering. He shall put no oil on it, and he shall not put any frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if his hand does not reach to two turtle-doves, or to two young pigeons, then he has brought in his offering—he who has sinned—a tenth of an ephah of flour for a sin-offering; he puts no oil on it, nor does he put frankincense on it, for it [is] a sin-offering, Young's Literal Translation And if his hand reach not to two turtle-doves, or to two young pigeons, then he hath brought in his offering -- he who hath sinned -- a tenth of an ephah of flour for a sin-offering; he putteth no oil on it, nor doth he put on it frankincense, for it is a sin-offering, Smith's Literal Translation And if his hand shall not reach to the two turtle-doves, or to the two sons of a dove; and he brought his offering who sinned, the tenth of the ephah of fine flour for the sin; he shall not put oil upon it, and he shall not give frankincense upon it; for it is sin. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if his hand be not able to offer two turtles, or two young pigeons, he shall offer for his sin the tenth part of an ephi of flour. He shall not put oil upon it, nor put any frankincense thereon, because it is for sin: Catholic Public Domain Version But if his hand is unable to offer two turtledoves or two young pigeons, he shall offer, for his sin, the tenth part of an ephah of fine wheat flour. He shall not put oil in it, nor place upon it any frankincense, because it is for sin. New American Bible If the person is unable to afford even two turtledoves or two pigeons, that person shall bring as an offering for the wrong committed one tenth of an ephah of bran flour for a purification offering. The guilty party shall not put oil or place frankincense on it, because it is a purification offering. New Revised Standard Version But if you cannot afford two turtledoves or two pigeons, you shall bring as your offering for the sin that you have committed one-tenth of an ephah of choice flour for a sin offering; you shall not put oil on it or lay frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then he shall bring for his offering for the sin which he has committed the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon; for it is a sin offering. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if he cannot bring two turtle doves or two young doves, his offering of the sin that he sinned will be one tenth seah of fine flour for sin, and he shall not put oil upon it and he will not put frankincense upon it, because it is sin. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But if his means suffice not for two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he shall bring his offering for that wherein he hath sinned, the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin-offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon; for it is a sin-offering. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if he cannot afford a pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, then shall he bring as his gift for his sin, the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin-offering; he shall not pour oil upon it, nor shall he put frankincense upon it, because it is a sin-offering. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sins Requiring a Sin Offering…10And the priest must prepare the second bird as a burnt offering according to the ordinance. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven. 11But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, he may bring a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a sin offering. He must not put olive oil or frankincense on it, because it is a sin offering. 12He is to bring it to the priest, who shall take a handful from it as a memorial portion and burn it on the altar atop the offerings made by fire to the LORD; it is a sin offering.… Cross References Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Numbers 5:15 then he is to bring his wife to the priest. He must also bring for her an offering of a tenth of an ephah of barley flour. He is not to pour oil over it or put frankincense on it, because it is a grain offering for jealousy, an offering of memorial as a reminder of iniquity. Hebrews 10:4 because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Isaiah 55:1 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Luke 2:24 and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. Mark 12:42-44 Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. / For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.” 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. Romans 3:25 God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. 1 Peter 1:18-19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Hebrews 9:13-14 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Luke 18:13-14 But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’ / I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Treasury of Scripture But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil on it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering. But if Leviticus 5:7 And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. the tenth part Exodus 16:18,36 And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating… fine flour Leviticus 2:1 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon: Numbers 7:13,19 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: … Numbers 15:4-9 Then shall he that offereth his offering unto the LORD bring a meat offering of a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of oil… no oil Leviticus 2:1,2,4,5,15,16 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon: … Numbers 5:15 Then shall the man bring his wife unto the priest, and he shall bring her offering for her, the tenth part of an ephah of barley meal; he shall pour no oil upon it, nor put frankincense thereon; for it is an offering of jealousy, an offering of memorial, bringing iniquity to remembrance. Psalm 22:1-21 To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? … for it is Leviticus 5:6,9,12 And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin… 2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. Jump to Previous Able Afford Ephah Fine Flour Frankincense Insufficient Means Offering Oil Part Pigeons Sin Sinned Sin-Offering Suffice Tenth Thereon Turtledoves Turtle-Doves Wherein YoungJump to Next Able Afford Ephah Fine Flour Frankincense Insufficient Means Offering Oil Part Pigeons Sin Sinned Sin-Offering Suffice Tenth Thereon Turtledoves Turtle-Doves Wherein YoungLeviticus 5 1. He who sins in concealing his knowledge2. in touching an unclean thing 4. or in making an oath 6. His trespass offering, of the flock 7. of fowls 11. or of flour 14. The trespass offering in sacrilege 17. and in sins of ignorance But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons This phrase highlights the provision for those who are financially unable to offer the standard animal sacrifices. In the ancient Israelite society, economic disparity was acknowledged, and God provided a way for everyone to participate in the sacrificial system. The use of turtledoves or pigeons as offerings was common due to their availability and affordability, as seen in Luke 2:24, where Mary and Joseph offer birds at Jesus' presentation in the temple. This provision underscores God's inclusivity and compassion for the poor. he may bring a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a sin offering He must not put olive oil or frankincense on it because it is a sin offering Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe original audience of the book of Leviticus, who were given laws and instructions by God through Moses. 2. Moses The prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God and communicated them to the people. 3. The Tabernacle The place where the Israelites worshiped God and where sacrifices were offered. 4. The Sin Offering A specific type of offering described in Leviticus for atonement of unintentional sins. 5. The Priest The individual responsible for performing the sacrificial rituals on behalf of the people. Teaching Points Understanding the Sin OfferingLeviticus 5:11 provides a provision for those who cannot afford the standard sin offering, highlighting God's grace and inclusivity. It shows that God values the heart's intent over the material value of the offering. God's Provision for All The allowance for a lesser offering (fine flour) demonstrates God's understanding and accommodation for the poor, emphasizing that everyone has access to forgiveness regardless of their economic status. The Heart of Worship This passage reminds us that true worship and repentance are not about the external rituals but about the sincerity of the heart. God desires a humble and contrite spirit. Christ as the Fulfillment The sin offerings in Leviticus point forward to Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate and final sin offering. His sacrifice is sufficient for all, regardless of our status or ability to offer materially. Practical Repentance In our lives today, repentance should be genuine and accompanied by a change in behavior, reflecting a heart that seeks to align with God's will. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 5Why are gold, frankincense, and myrrh significant? Is there any archaeological evidence that showbread was baked and replaced exactly as commanded (Leviticus 24:5-9)? If Leviticus 5:2 considers touching an unclean creature as sin, even unknowingly, how can ignorance be morally blameworthy? Given that other Old Testament laws have been revised or replaced, why does Leviticus 12:6-7 still treat normal biological processes as sources of impurity?(11) But if he be not able.--The benign consideration for the poor, and the desire not to mulct them too heavily for their frailties, are here still more evinced in the statute before us. If anyone is so impoverished that the offering of two birds would press too heavily upon him, he might bring the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour, a little less than half a gallon. For it is a sin offering.--That is, because it is a sin offering, and not a Minchah or meat offering (see Leviticus 2:1), therefore it shall have no oil or frankincense, otherwise its distinguishing features as such would be destroyed. Hebrew But ifוְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not he cannot לֹא֩ (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no afford תַשִּׂ֨יג (ṯaś·śîḡ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5381: To reach, overtake two לִשְׁתֵּ֣י (liš·tê) Preposition-l | Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) turtledoves תֹרִ֗ים (ṯō·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8449: A ring-dove, a term of endearment or אוֹ֮ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if two לִשְׁנֵ֣י (liš·nê) Preposition-l | Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) young בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son pigeons, יוֹנָה֒ (yō·w·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3123: A dove he may bring וְהֵבִ֨יא (wə·hê·ḇî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go a tenth עֲשִׂירִ֧ת (‘ă·śî·riṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular construct Strong's 6224: Tenth, tenth month, part of an ephah הָאֵפָ֛ה (hā·’ê·p̄āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain) of fine flour סֹ֖לֶת (sō·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5560: Fine flour as an offering for his sin. לְחַטָּ֑את (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender He must not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no put יָשִׂ֨ים (yā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set olive oil שֶׁ֗מֶן (še·men) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness or frankincense לְבֹנָ֔ה (lə·ḇō·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3828: Frankincense on it, עָלֶ֜יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against because כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it הִֽיא׃ (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is a sin offering. חַטָּ֖את (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender Links Leviticus 5:11 NIVLeviticus 5:11 NLT Leviticus 5:11 ESV Leviticus 5:11 NASB Leviticus 5:11 KJV Leviticus 5:11 BibleApps.com Leviticus 5:11 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 5:11 Chinese Bible Leviticus 5:11 French Bible Leviticus 5:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 5:11 But if he can't afford two turtledoves (Le Lv Lev.) |
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