Leviticus, 5
17. If a soul will have sinned through ignorance, and will have done one of those things which the law of the Lord prohibits, and, being guilty of sin, understands his iniquity,
17. If a soul will have sinned through ignorance, and will have done one of those things which the law of the Lord prohibits, and, being guilty of sin, understands his iniquity,
Leviticus 5 deals with sins committed unintentionally, that is, sins that were committed without knowledge. The chapter discusses the procedures that must be followed to repent of these sins and offer God a sacrifice for atonement. In addition, the obligation to confess sin and compensate for those who were harmed by the error made. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Leviticus 5:
Proverbs 28:13: "Which covers your transgressions will never prosper, but what confesses them and will reach mercy." This verse talks about the importance of confessing sins rather than trying to hide them.
1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all injustice." This verse emphasizes the importance of confessing sins to God to receive forgiveness and purification.
Matthew 5:23-24: "If, then, by bringing your offer at the altar, you remember that your brother has something against you, leave the altar your offer, will first reconcile you with your brother; And then, coming back, make your offer. " This verse talks about the need to compensate for those who were harmed by the mistake made before offering a sacrifice to God.
2 Corinthians 7:10: "For sadness according to God produces repentance for salvation, which to no one brings weighing; but the sadness of the world produces death." This verse highlights the importance of sincere repentance to achieve salvation.
Ezekiel 18:21-22: "If the wicked convert from all his sins he has committed, and keep all my statutes, and proceed with righteousness and justice, he will certainly live; he will not die. against him; for the justice he practiced, he will live. " This verse emphasizes the importance of repenting the sins and following God's commandments to achieve eternal life.
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