Leviticus 5:14
Then the LORD said to Moses,
Then
The word "Then" serves as a transitional term, indicating a continuation or sequence of events. In the context of Leviticus, it suggests a progression in the divine instructions being given to Moses. This word underscores the ongoing revelation of God's law to His people, emphasizing the structured and orderly nature of God's communication. It reminds us that God's instructions are purposeful and timely, fitting into His broader plan for Israel.

the LORD
The term "the LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God. This name is deeply significant, representing God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant relationship with Israel. It is a reminder of God's holiness, sovereignty, and faithfulness. In the context of Leviticus, it emphasizes that the laws and instructions are not merely human constructs but divine mandates from the Creator Himself.

said
The word "said" indicates direct communication from God. In Hebrew, the verb "amar" is used, which conveys the act of speaking or declaring. This highlights the personal and relational aspect of God's interaction with Moses. It is a reminder that God is not distant or silent but actively communicates His will and guidance to His chosen leaders and, through them, to His people.

to Moses
Moses is the central human figure in the Pentateuch, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and to receive the Law on their behalf. His name, derived from the Hebrew "Mosheh," is traditionally understood to mean "drawn out," reflecting his rescue from the Nile as a baby. Moses' role as a mediator between God and Israel is crucial, symbolizing the need for a go-between in the relationship between a holy God and His people. This phrase underscores Moses' unique position and responsibility in conveying God's commands to the Israelites.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who is holy and righteous, giving instructions to His people through Moses.

2. Moses
The prophet and leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His laws and commandments to the people.

3. Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are receiving the laws and instructions for living a holy life in accordance with God's will.

4. The Tabernacle
The place where God dwells among His people and where the sacrificial system is carried out.

5. Sin Offering
A type of sacrifice prescribed in the Mosaic Law for atonement of unintentional sins, highlighting the need for purification and reconciliation with God.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Holiness
God's instructions to Moses highlight His holiness and the seriousness of sin. Believers are called to recognize the gravity of sin and the need for atonement.

The Role of the Mediator
Moses serves as a mediator between God and the Israelites, prefiguring Christ as the ultimate mediator who intercedes on behalf of humanity.

The Necessity of Atonement
The sin offering underscores the necessity of atonement for sin. In Christ, believers find the fulfillment of this need, as He is the perfect sacrifice.

Living a Life of Repentance
The sacrificial system teaches the importance of repentance and turning back to God. Christians are encouraged to live a life marked by continual repentance and faith.

The Continuity of God's Plan
The instructions given in Leviticus are part of God's unfolding plan of redemption, culminating in Jesus Christ. Understanding this continuity helps believers appreciate the depth of God's love and grace.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the role of Moses as a mediator in Leviticus 5:14 foreshadow the work of Jesus Christ as our mediator?

2. In what ways does the concept of a sin offering in Leviticus help us understand the significance of Christ's sacrifice on the cross?

3. How can we apply the principles of repentance and atonement from Leviticus 5:14 in our daily walk with God?

4. What does Leviticus 5:14 teach us about the nature of God and His expectations for His people?

5. How do the sacrificial laws in Leviticus connect to the New Testament teachings on forgiveness and grace?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Leviticus 4
Provides context for the sin offering, detailing the procedures and significance of sacrifices for unintentional sins.

Hebrews 9
Discusses the limitations of the Old Testament sacrificial system and points to Christ as the ultimate and perfect sacrifice.

1 John 1:9
Emphasizes the New Testament understanding of confession and forgiveness through Jesus Christ, connecting the concept of atonement to the believer's life.

Romans 3:23-25
Explains the universality of sin and the provision of justification through faith in Jesus, linking the Old Testament sacrificial system to the redemptive work of Christ.
Restitution as Inculcated in the Trespass OfferingR.M. Edgar Leviticus 5:14-6:7
The Trespass OfferingsR.A. Redford Leviticus 5:14-6:7
Trespass AmendedS.R. Aldridge Leviticus 5:14-16
Error, Though Inadvertent, is GuiltyW. H. Jellie.Leviticus 5:14-19
Gain by RedemptionC. H. Mackintosh.Leviticus 5:14-19
ReparationF. W. BrownLeviticus 5:14-19
SacrilegeF. W. BrownLeviticus 5:14-19
The Trespass-OfferingA. Jukes.Leviticus 5:14-19
The Trespass-Offering; Or, Substitution and RestitutionLady Beaujolois Dent.Leviticus 5:14-19
Trespass in SacrilegeJ.A. Macdonald Leviticus 5:14-19
People
Ephah, Moses
Places
Teman
Topics
Saying, Spake, Speaketh, Spoke
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Leviticus 5:14-6:7

     6027   sin, remedy for
     6750   sin-bearer

Leviticus 5:14-16

     1657   numbers, fractions
     5492   restitution
     8269   holiness, separation from worldly

Leviticus 5:14-19

     7316   blood, OT sacrifices

Library
An Unalterable Law
EVERYWHERE under the old figurative dispensation, blood was sure to greet your eyes. It was the one most prominent thing under the Jewish economy, scarcely a ceremony was observed without it. You could not enter into any part of the tabernacle, but you saw traces of the blood-sprinkling. Sometimes there were bowls of blood cast at the foot of the altar. The place looked so like a shambles, that to visit it must have been far from attractive to the natural taste, and to delight in it, a man had need
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 60: 1914

List of Abbreviations Used in Reference to Rabbinic Writings Quoted in this Work.
THE Mishnah is always quoted according to Tractate, Chapter (Pereq) and Paragraph (Mishnah), the Chapter being marked in Roman, the paragraph in ordinary Numerals. Thus Ber. ii. 4 means the Mishnic Tractate Berakhoth, second Chapter, fourth Paragraph. The Jerusalem Talmud is distinguished by the abbreviation Jer. before the name of the Tractate. Thus, Jer. Ber. is the Jer. Gemara, or Talmud, of the Tractate Berakhoth. The edition, from which quotations are made, is that commonly used, Krotoschin,
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah

Sanctification.
VI. Objections answered. I will consider those passages of scripture which are by some supposed to contradict the doctrine we have been considering. 1 Kings viii. 46: "If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near," etc. On this passage, I remark:-- 1. That this sentiment in nearly the same language, is repeated in 2 Chron. vi. 26, and in Eccl.
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology

Entire Sanctification
By Dr. Adam Clarke The word "sanctify" has two meanings. 1. It signifies to consecrate, to separate from earth and common use, and to devote or dedicate to God and his service. 2. It signifies to make holy or pure. Many talk much, and indeed well, of what Christ has done for us: but how little is spoken of what he is to do in us! and yet all that he has done for us is in reference to what he is to do in us. He was incarnated, suffered, died, and rose again from the dead; ascended to heaven, and there
Adam Clarke—Entire Sanctification

Christ a Complete Saviour:
OR, THE INTERCESSION OF CHRIST, AND WHO ARE PRIVILEGED IN IT. BY JOHN BUNYAN Advertisement by the Editor. However strange it may appear, it is a solemn fact, that the heart of man, unless prepared by a sense of the exceeding sinfulness of sin, rejects Christ as a complete Saviour. The pride of human nature will not suffer it to fall, as helpless and utterly undone, into the arms of Divine mercy. Man prefers a partial Saviour; one who had done so much, that, with the sinner's aid, the work might be
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

Second Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Condemned by Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin.
(Palace of Caiaphas. Friday.) ^A Matt. XXVI. 57, 59-68; ^B Mark XIV. 53, 55-65; ^C Luke XXII. 54, 63-65; ^D John XVIII. 24. ^d 24 Annas therefore sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. [Foiled in his attempted examination of Jesus, Annas sends him to trial.] ^b and there come together with him all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. ^a 57 And they that had taken Jesus led him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, ^c and brought him into the high priest's house. ^a where
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

The Earliest Christian Preaching
1. THUS far we have confined ourselves to the words of Jesus. The divine necessity of His death, indicated in the Old Testament and forming the basis of all His teaching regarding it, is the primary truth; the nature of that necessity begins to be revealed as the death is set in relation to the ransoming of many, and to the institution of a new covenant -- that is, a new religion, having as its fundamental blessing the forgiveness of sins. I do not think this view of our Lord's mind as to His own
James Denney—The Death of Christ

Leviticus
The emphasis which modern criticism has very properly laid on the prophetic books and the prophetic element generally in the Old Testament, has had the effect of somewhat diverting popular attention from the priestly contributions to the literature and religion of Israel. From this neglect Leviticus has suffered most. Yet for many reasons it is worthy of close attention; it is the deliberate expression of the priestly mind of Israel at its best, and it thus forms a welcome foil to the unattractive
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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