Numbers 15:27
New International Version
“’But if just one person sins unintentionally, that person must bring a year-old female goat for a sin offering.

New Living Translation
“If one individual commits an unintentional sin, the guilty person must bring a one-year-old female goat for a sin offering.

English Standard Version
“If one person sins unintentionally, he shall offer a female goat a year old for a sin offering.

Berean Standard Bible
Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering.

King James Bible
And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she goat of the first year for a sin offering.

New King James Version
‘And if a person sins unintentionally, then he shall bring a female goat in its first year as a sin offering.

New American Standard Bible
‘Also, if one person sins unintentionally, then he shall offer a one-year-old female goat as a sin offering.

NASB 1995
‘Also if one person sins unintentionally, then he shall offer a one year old female goat for a sin offering.

NASB 1977
‘Also if one person sins unintentionally, then he shall offer a one year old female goat for a sin offering.

Legacy Standard Bible
‘Also if one person sins unintentionally, then he shall bring near a one year old female goat for a sin offering.

Amplified Bible
‘Also if one person sins unintentionally, then he shall offer a female goat one year old as a sin offering.

Christian Standard Bible
“If one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering.

American Standard Version
And if one person sin unwittingly, then he shall offer a she-goat a year old for a sin-offering.

Contemporary English Version
But if one of you does wrong without knowing it, you must sacrifice a year-old female goat as a sacrifice for sin.

English Revised Version
And if one person sin unwittingly, then he shall offer a she-goat of the first year for a sin offering.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"If one person unintentionally does something wrong, a one-year-old female goat must be sacrificed as an offering for sin.

Good News Translation
If any of you sin unintentionally, you are to offer a one-year-old female goat as a sin offering.

International Standard Version
"Now when one person sins inadvertently, then he is to bring a one year old female goat for a sin offering.

Majority Standard Bible
Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering.

NET Bible
"'If any person sins unintentionally, then he must bring a yearling female goat for a purification offering.

New Heart English Bible
"'If one person sins unwittingly, then he shall offer a female goat a year old for a sin offering.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if any soul shall sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she-goat of the first year for a sin-offering.

World English Bible
“‘If a person sins unwittingly, then he shall offer a female goat a year old for a sin offering.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And if one person sins through ignorance, then he has brought a female goat near, daughter of a year, for a sin-offering;

Young's Literal Translation
'And if one person sin in ignorance, then he hath brought near a she-goat, daughter of a year, for a sin-offering;

Smith's Literal Translation
And if one soul shall sin in error, and he brought a she goat the daughter of a goat, for sin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if one soul shall sin ignorantly, he shall offer a she goat of a year old for his sin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if one soul will have sinned by not knowing, he shall offer a one-year-old she-goat for his sin.

New American Bible
If it is an individual who sins inadvertently, this person shall bring a yearling she-goat as a purification offering.

New Revised Standard Version
An individual who sins unintentionally shall present a female goat a year old for a sin offering.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if any person sins through an error, then he shall offer a she-goat of the first year for a sin offering.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if one soul will sin by mistake, he shall bring a goat, a daughter of a year, in the place of sin.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if one person sin through error, then he shall offer a she-goat of the first year for a sin-offering.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if one soul sin unwillingly, he shall bring one she-goat of a year old for a sin-offering.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Offerings for Unintentional Sins
26Then the whole congregation of Israel and the foreigners residing among them will be forgiven, since it happened to all the people unintentionally. 27Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering. 28And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who erred by sinning unintentionally; and when atonement has been made for him, he will be forgiven.…

Cross References
Leviticus 4:27-28
And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt. / When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin.

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.

Hebrews 9:7
But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.

Leviticus 4:2-3
“Tell the Israelites to do as follows with one who sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s commandments and does what is forbidden by them: / If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed.

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.

Leviticus 5:17-19
If someone sins and violates any of the LORD’s commandments even though he was unaware, he is guilty and shall bear his punishment. / He is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven. / It is a guilt offering; he was certainly guilty before 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,

Leviticus 4:22-24
When a leader sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the commandments of the LORD his God, he incurs guilt. / When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering.

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.

Leviticus 4:13-14
Now if the whole congregation of Israel strays unintentionally and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly so that they violate any of the LORD’s commandments and incur guilt by doing what is forbidden, / when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting.

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.

Leviticus 4:32-35
If, however, he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he must bring an unblemished female. / And he is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it as a sin offering at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered. / Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar. ...

1 John 2:1-2
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. / He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

Leviticus 6:1-7
And the LORD said to Moses, / “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— ...

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


Treasury of Scripture

And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she goat of the first year for a sin offering.

Leviticus 4:27,28
And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; …

Acts 3:17
And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

Acts 17:30
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

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Numbers 15
1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering
14. The stranger is under the same law
17. The law of the first of the dough
22. The sacrifice for sins of ignorance
30. The punishment of presumption
32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned
37. The law of tassels














Also, if one person
This phrase highlights the individual responsibility within the community of Israel. In the Hebrew context, the word for "person" is "nephesh," which often refers to a soul or living being. This emphasizes that each soul is accountable to God, underscoring the personal nature of sin and repentance. The individual nature of this commandment reflects the personal relationship each believer is called to have with God, reminding us that our faith is not just communal but deeply personal.

sins unintentionally
The Hebrew word for "unintentionally" is "bishgagah," which refers to errors made out of ignorance or without deliberate intent. This concept is crucial in understanding the nature of sin in the Old Testament. It acknowledges human fallibility and the reality that not all sins are committed with malice. This provision for unintentional sin underscores God's grace and mercy, recognizing human weakness and providing a means for restoration. It serves as a reminder that God is just and compassionate, offering forgiveness even when we fall short unknowingly.

he is to present
The act of presenting an offering is a significant ritual in the Hebrew tradition. The Hebrew verb "qarab" means to bring near or to offer. This act of bringing an offering symbolizes drawing near to God, seeking reconciliation and restoration of the relationship that sin has disrupted. It is a physical manifestation of repentance and a desire to return to God's favor. This practice foreshadows the ultimate offering of Christ, who brings us near to God through His sacrifice.

a year-old female goat
The specification of a "year-old female goat" as the sin offering is significant. In the Hebrew sacrificial system, the age and gender of the animal were important. A year-old animal was considered to be in its prime, symbolizing the best of what one could offer. The female goat, or "ez," was a common sin offering, accessible to individuals, reflecting God's provision for all to seek atonement. This offering points to the necessity of giving our best to God and the accessibility of His grace to all who seek it.

as a sin offering
The term "sin offering" in Hebrew is "chatat," which refers to a sacrifice made to atone for sin. This offering was a crucial part of the sacrificial system, symbolizing the removal of sin and the restoration of the sinner to a state of purity before God. The sin offering prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who became the perfect sin offering for humanity. It reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the profound grace available through Christ's atoning work, calling us to live lives of repentance and holiness.

(27) And if any soul sin through ignorance.--There is no restriction here, as in Leviticus 4:27, to sins of commission.

Verse 27. - And if any soul sin through ignorance. No doubt by way of omission, as in the preceding case, and thus this regulation will be distinguished from that in Leviticus 4:27. In either case the ritual is apparently intended to be the same, although not so fully described here. In verse 29 the benefit of the ordinance is extended to strangers; this was natural in a law which directly contemplates the residence of Israel in their permanent home.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Also, if
וְאִם־ (wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

one
אַחַ֖ת (’a·ḥaṯ)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

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

sins unintentionally,
תֶּחֱטָ֣א (te·ḥĕ·ṭā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn

he is to present
וְהִקְרִ֛יבָה (wə·hiq·rî·ḇāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

a year-old
בַּת־ (baṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

female goat
עֵ֥ז (‘êz)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5795: Female goat

as a sin offering.
לְחַטָּֽאת׃ (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender


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