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Leviticus, 5

1. And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and [is] a witness, whether he hath seen or known [of it]; if he do not utter [it], then he shall bear his iniquity.

1. Sacrifice for sin is required in the following cases: A man should have come forward to give evidence in court when officially summoned; but he did not speak and give information about something he had seen or heard; and so he is guilty.

2. Or if a soul touch any unclean thing, whether [it be] a carcase of an unclean beast, or a carcase of unclean cattle, or the carcase of unclean creeping things, and [if] it be hidden from him; he also shall be unclean, and guilty.

2. Or else he accidentally touches something unclean, whatever it may be - the dead body of an unclean animal, wild or tame; or the dead body of one of the unclean beings that swarm - and so without realizing it, he becomes unclean, and guilty.

3. Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever uncleanness [it be] that a man shall be defiled withal, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth [of it], then he shall be guilty.

3. Or else he accidentally touches some human uncleanness, whatever it may be, and contact with it makes him unclean; so he becomes guilty as soon as he realizes what he has done.

4. Or if a soul swear, pronouncing with [his] lips to do evil, or to do good, whatsoever [it be] that a man shall pronounce with an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth [of it], then he shall be guilty in one of these.

4. Or else a man makes a careless vow to do either evil or good in any of those matters on which a man may swear unthinkingly; he does not notice it, then, but when he realizes it later, he becomes guilty.

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]:

5. He who is guilty in any of these cases, shall confess the sin committed,

6. 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.

6. and bring to Yahweh as a sacrifice for the sin committed a female of the flock (sheep or goat); and the priest shall offer the sacrifice for the man's sin to free him from his sin.

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.

7. If a man cannot afford a sheep or a goat, he shall offer to Yahweh, as payment for the sin he has committed, two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a sacrifice for sin and the other for a burnt offering.

8. And he shall bring them unto the priest, who shall offer [that] which [is] for the sin offering first, and wring off his head from his neck, but shall not divide [it] asunder:

8. He will bring them to the priest who is to offer first the one intended for the sacrifice for sin. The priest shall wring its neck, without removing the head.

9. And he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be wrung out at the bottom of the altar: it [is] a sin offering.

9. He shall sprinkle the side of the altar with the victim's blood, and then drain out the rest of the blood at the foot of the altar. This is a sacrifice for sin.

10. And he shall offer the second [for] a burnt offering, according to the manner: and the priest shall make an atonement for him for his sin which he hath sinned, and it shall be forgiven him.

10. Of the other bird he is to make a burnt offering according to the regulations. When the priest offers the sacrifice for the man's sin, he will be forgiven.

11. 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.

11. If this man cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, he is to bring two pounds of flour as an offering for the sin committed; but he shall not mix oil with it or put incense on it, for it is a sacrifice for sin.

12. Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, [even] a memorial thereof, and burn [it] on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: it [is] a sin offering.

12. He is to bring it to the priest, who is to take a handful of it to be put on the burnt offering for Yahweh in order to recall this man to Yahweh. This is a sacrifice for sin.

13. And the priest shall make an atonement for him as touching his sin that he hath sinned in one of these, and it shall be forgiven him: and [the remnant] shall be the priest's, as a meat offering.

13. This is how the priest is to offer the sacrifice for the sin the man committed in any of these cases, and he will be forgiven. In this case, as in the case of a grain offering, the rest of the flour belongs to the priest."

14. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

14. Yahweh spoke to Moses; he said:

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:

15. "If anyone is guilty of unintentionally cheating by failing to hand over the payments that are sacred to Yahweh, he is to bring to Yahweh as a sacrifice of payment a ram with no defects. This ram is to be valued according to the official standard. This is a sacrifice of repayment.

16. And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.

16. He must make the payments he has failed to hand over, pay an extra fifth as well, and give it to the priest. The priest shall offer the ram as a sacrifice for the man's sin and he will be forgiven.

17. And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though he wist [it] not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.

17. If anyone sins and does one of the things forbidden by the commandments of Yahweh without realizing it, he is guilty and must pay the penalty for his fault.

18. And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and wist [it] not, and it shall be forgiven him.

18. As a sacrifice of repayment he is to bring to the priest a ram without any defect. Its value will be according to the official standard. The priest shall offer the sacrifice for the sin he has committed without realizing it and he will be forgiven.

19. It [is] a trespass offering: he hath certainly trespassed against the LORD.

19. This is a sacrifice of repayment for the man was guilty in the eyes of Yahweh."

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20. Yahweh spoke to Moses; he said:

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21. "This refers to the man who sins against Yahweh by not returning to his neighbor a deposit or a security, or withholding something due to him or cheating him;

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22. and also to the one who finds lost property and swears he has not found it; and also to the man who swears falsely in one of the cases in which people usually swear.

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23. In all these cases the man who sins and becomes guilty is to give back what he has taken or demanded that does not belong to him: the deposit entrusted to him, the lost property that he found,

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24. or any object about which he has sworn untruthfully. He must repay the owner in full and give an extra fifth as well on the day when he is found guilty.

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25. Then he is to bring a ram without any defect to Yahweh as a sacrifice of repayment.

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26. The priest shall offer the sacrifice for the man's sin and he will be forgiven, whatever the act of which he became guilty."



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Notas al pie:

5:1-4 - This passage describes unintentional sins and the consequences of neglecting an oath or omitting information. Confession and reparation are essential for reconciliation with God, highlighting the importance of acknowledging one's faults (see also Numbers 5:6-7 and James 5:16).

5:5-7 - Confession of sins and the offering of reparation are presented as obligatory acts. The provision of different types of offerings (animal or flour) emphasizes God's mercy, allowing the poor to also fulfill His commandments (see also Luke 21:1-4 and 1 John 1:9).

5:8-10 - The sin offering is carried out according to the rules of purity and sacrifice. This points to the central role of sacrifice in forgiveness and purification, preparing the way for Christ's perfect sacrifice (see also Hebrews 10:1-4 and 1 Peter 1:18-19).

5:11-13 - The offering of flour to the poorest demonstrates the inclusion of all in God's worship, regardless of material possessions. God values obedience more than the material value of the offering (see also Psalm 51:16-17 and Matthew 5:23-24).

5:14-19 - Sin offerings for involuntary sin and guilt emphasize the seriousness of sin, even when committed unintentionally. Atonement requires not only sacrifice but also full restitution, underscoring divine justice (see also Numbers 15:27-29 and Ephesians 4:28).

Versos relacionados con Leviticus, 5:

Leviticus chapter 5 continues the laws of the sin offering and introduces the guilt offering. What types of transgressions are addressed? This comprehensive text describes offerings for sins such as false testimony, contact with impurities, and hasty oaths. The chapter also details the guilt offering for violations against sacred things. Leviticus 5 demonstrates how seriously God treats sin and guilt. Consider with us five biblical passages that deepen our understanding of holiness and restoration.

Matthew 5:23-24: "Therefore, if you are presenting your gift before the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go first to be reconciled with your brother; then come back and present your offer." - Jesus alludes to the guilt offerings of Leviticus 5, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation before the offering.

James 5:16: "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another to be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." - James echoes the practice of confessing sins mentioned in Leviticus 5:5.

1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." - John reflects the principle of confession and forgiveness established in Leviticus 5.

Luke 19:8: "But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, 'Look, Lord! I am giving half of my possessions to the poor; and if I have extorted anything from anyone, I will return it four times as much.'" - Zacchaeus' action reflects the principle of restitution established in Leviticus 5:16.

Acts 3:19: "Repent therefore and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away," - Peter echoes the call to repentance and the guilt offering described in Leviticus 5.

FAQ:

What sins required a sacrifice in Leviticus 5?

Sins such as swearing falsely, touching something unclean, or omitting important information required an atonement sacrifice. (Leviticus 5:1-5)

How was the sin offering adjusted for different financial conditions?

Those who could not offer a lamb could offer two turtledoves or two pigeons, and the poorest could bring an offering of fine flour. (Leviticus 5:7-11)

What was the consequence of not confessing hidden sins?

Failure to confess sins resulted in continued guilt and the need to offer a sacrifice for sin when it was revealed. (Leviticus 5:1-6)

What does the guilt offering mean in Leviticus 5?

The guilt offering was made for sins committed against the sanctuary or against one’s neighbor and involved both sacrifice and restitution. (Leviticus 5:14-16)

What was the purpose of confession in the sacrificial ritual?

Confession brought acknowledgment of sin and was an essential step toward purification and restoration before God. (Leviticus 5:5)


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