Numbers 5:7
New International Version
and must confess the sin they have committed. They must make full restitution for the wrong they have done, add a fifth of the value to it and give it all to the person they have wronged.

New Living Translation
They must confess their sin and make full restitution for what they have done, adding an additional 20 percent and returning it to the person who was wronged.

English Standard Version
he shall confess his sin that he has committed. And he shall make full restitution for his wrong, adding a fifth to it and giving it to him to whom he did the wrong.

Berean Standard Bible
and 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.

King James Bible
Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.

New King James Version
then he shall confess the sin which he has committed. He shall make restitution for his trespass in full, plus one-fifth of it, and give it to the one he has wronged.

New American Standard Bible
then he shall confess his sin which he has committed, and he shall make restitution in full for his wrong and add to it a fifth of it, and give it to him whom he has wronged.

NASB 1995
then he shall confess his sins which he has committed, and he shall make restitution in full for his wrong and add to it one-fifth of it, and give it to him whom he has wronged.

NASB 1977
then he shall confess his sins which he has committed, and he shall make restitution in full for his wrong, and add to it one-fifth of it, and give it to him whom he has wronged.

Legacy Standard Bible
then he shall confess his sins which he has committed, and he shall make restitution in full for his wrong and add to it one-fifth of it and give it to him whom he has wronged.

Amplified Bible
then he shall confess the sin which he has committed, and he shall make restitution for his wrong in full, and add a fifth to it, and give it to [the person] whom he has wronged.

Christian Standard Bible
The person is to confess the sin he has committed. He is to pay full compensation, add a fifth of its value to it, and give it to the individual he has wronged.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The person is to confess the sin he has committed. He is to pay full compensation, add a fifth of its value to it, and give it to the individual he has wronged.

American Standard Version
then he shall confess his sin which he hath done: and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him in respect of whom he hath been guilty.

Contemporary English Version
You must confess your guilt and pay the victim in full for whatever damage has been done, plus a fine of 20 percent.

English Revised Version
then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him in respect of whom he hath been guilty.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
you must confess your sin, pay in full for what you did wrong, add one-fifth to it, and give it to the person who was wronged.

Good News Translation
you must confess your sin and make full repayment, plus an additional 20 percent, to the person you have wronged.

International Standard Version
He is to confess the sin that he had committed, pay its full compensation, add one fifth to it, and give the compensation to whomever he offended.

Majority Standard Bible
and 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.

NET Bible
then he must confess his sin that he has committed and must make full reparation, add one fifth to it, and give it to whomever he wronged.

New Heart English Bible
then he shall confess his sin which he has done, and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him in respect of whom he has been guilty.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal of it, and add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him against whom he hath trespassed.

World English Bible
then he shall confess his sin which he has done; and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him in respect of whom he has been guilty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they have confessed their sin which they have done, then he has restored his guilt in its principal, and is adding its fifth to it, and has given [it] to him in reference to whom he has been guilty.

Young's Literal Translation
and they have confessed their sin which they have done, then he hath restored his guilt in its principal, and its fifth is adding to it, and hath given it to him in reference to whom he hath been guilty.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they confessed their sin which they did, and he returned his transgression with its head, and he added its fifth upon it, and he gave to whom he transgressed against him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They shall confess their sin, and restore the principal itself, and the fifth part over and above, to him against whom they have sinned.

Catholic Public Domain Version
they shall confess their sin, and they shall restore the principle itself, plus a fifth part above it, to any against whom they have sinned.

New American Bible
that person shall confess the wrong that has been done, make restitution in full, and in addition give one fifth of its value to the one that has been wronged.

New Revised Standard Version
and shall confess the sin that has been committed. The person shall make full restitution for the wrong, adding one-fifth to it, and giving it to the one who was wronged.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he shall confess his sins which he has committed; and his guilt shall return upon his own head; and he shall add a fifth part thereof, and give it to him whom he had wronged.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they shall confess their sins that they have done and he shall return his sin on his head, and he shall add one fifth to it and return it to him whose the sin offering is.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
then they shall confess their sin which they have done; and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him in respect of whom he hath been guilty.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
that person shall confess the sin which he has committed, and shall make satisfaction for his trespass: he shall pay the principal, and shall add to it the fifth part, and shall make restoration to him against whom he has trespassed.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Restitution for Trespasses
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. 8But if the man has no relative to whom restitution can be made for the wrong, the restitution belongs to the LORD and must be given to the priest along with the ram of atonement, by which the atonement is made for him.…

Cross References
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— ...

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.”

Exodus 22:1-4
“If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it, he must repay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. / If a thief is caught breaking in and is beaten to death, no one shall be guilty of bloodshed. / But if it happens after sunrise, there is guilt for his bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution; if he has nothing, he himself shall be sold for his theft. ...

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.

2 Samuel 12:13
Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die.

Ezekiel 33:14-16
But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— / if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the sins he has committed will be held against him. He has done what is just and right; he will surely live.

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

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 5:5-6
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.

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.

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

Acts 19:18-19
Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds. / And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books and burned them in front of everyone. When the value of the books was calculated, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas.

2 Chronicles 6:24-25
When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading before You in this temple, / then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your people Israel. May You restore them to the land You gave to them and their fathers.

Nehemiah 9:2-3
Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add to it the fifth part thereof, and give it to him against whom he has trespassed.

confess

Leviticus 5:5
And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing:

Leviticus 26:40
If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me;

Joshua 7:19
And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.

and he shall.

Leviticus 5:15
If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering:

Leviticus 6:4-7
Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found, …

Leviticus 7:7
As the sin offering is, so is the trespass offering: there is one law for them: the priest that maketh atonement therewith shall have it.

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and confess the sin
The Hebrew word for "confess" is "yadah," which means to acknowledge or declare one's sin openly. In the biblical context, confession is not merely an admission of guilt but an act of humility and repentance before God and the community. This public acknowledgment is crucial in the process of reconciliation and restoration, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness and transparency in one's spiritual journey.

they have committed
The phrase underscores personal responsibility. The Hebrew root "asah" implies an action that is deliberate and conscious. This highlights the biblical principle that sin is not just a passive state but involves active participation. Recognizing one's role in the wrongdoing is essential for genuine repentance and transformation.

They must make full restitution
The concept of "restitution" comes from the Hebrew word "shalam," meaning to make whole or complete. This reflects God's justice, which requires not only acknowledgment of sin but also tangible steps to rectify the harm done. Restitution is a demonstration of sincere repentance and a commitment to restoring relationships and community harmony.

for the wrong they have done
The term "wrong" here is derived from the Hebrew "asham," indicating guilt or offense. It conveys the idea that sin disrupts the divine order and affects both the individual and the community. Understanding the gravity of one's actions is vital for seeking forgiveness and healing.

add a fifth of the value to it
This requirement to add a fifth, or 20%, is a unique aspect of biblical restitution, emphasizing the principle of going beyond mere compensation. It reflects God's call for generosity and the importance of making amends in a way that acknowledges the full impact of the wrongdoing. This additional offering serves as a tangible expression of repentance and a desire to restore trust.

and give it all to the person they have wronged
The directive to give restitution directly to the wronged party underscores the personal nature of reconciliation. It is not enough to make amends in a general sense; the offender must seek to restore the specific relationship that was damaged. This personal accountability is a cornerstone of biblical justice, fostering healing and unity within the community.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and must confess
וְהִתְוַדּ֗וּ (wə·hiṯ·wad·dū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

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

he has committed.
עָשׂוּ֒ (‘ā·śū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

He must pay full compensation,
וְהֵשִׁ֤יב (wə·hê·šîḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

add
יֹסֵ֣ף (yō·sêp̄)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

a fifth
וַחֲמִישִׁת֖וֹ (wa·ḥă·mî·ši·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Number - ordinal feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth

to its value,
עָלָ֑יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and give all this
וְנָתַ֕ן (wə·nā·ṯan)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to the one
לַאֲשֶׁ֖ר (la·’ă·šer)
Preposition-l | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he has wronged.
אָשַׁ֥ם (’ā·šam)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 816: To be guilty, to be punished, perish


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