Leviticus 4:27
New International Version
“’If any member of the community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, when they realize their guilt

New Living Translation
“If any of the common people sin by violating one of the LORD’s commands, but they don’t realize it, they are still guilty.

English Standard Version
“If anyone of the common people sins unintentionally in doing any one of the things that by the LORD’s commandments ought not to be done, and realizes his guilt,

Berean Standard Bible
And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt.

King James Bible
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;

New King James Version
‘If anyone of the common people sins unintentionally by doing something against any of the commandments of the LORD in anything which ought not to be done, and is guilty,

New American Standard Bible
‘Now if anyone of the common people sins unintentionally by doing any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, and becomes guilty,

NASB 1995
‘Now if anyone of the common people sins unintentionally in doing any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, and becomes guilty,

NASB 1977
‘Now if anyone of the common people sins unintentionally in doing any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, and becomes guilty,

Legacy Standard Bible
‘Now if anyone of the common people sins unintentionally in doing any of the things which Yahweh has commanded not to be done, and becomes guilty,

Amplified Bible
‘If anyone of the common people sins unintentionally by doing any of the things the LORD has commanded not to be done, and becomes guilty,

Christian Standard Bible
“Now if any of the common people sins unintentionally by violating one of the LORD’s commands, does what is prohibited, and incurs guilt,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now if any of the common people sins unintentionally by violating one of the LORD’s commands, does what is prohibited, and incurs guilt,

American Standard Version
And if any one of the common people sin unwittingly, in doing any of the things which Jehovah hath commanded not to be done, and be guilty;

Contemporary English Version
When any of you ordinary people disobey me without meaning to, you are still guilty.

English Revised Version
And if any one of the common people sin unwittingly, in doing any of the things which the LORD hath commanded not to be done, and be guilty;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"If a common person unintentionally does something wrong-even one thing forbidden by the LORD's commands-he will be guilty.

Good News Translation
If any of you people sin and become guilty of breaking one of the LORD's commands without intending to,

International Standard Version
"If any of the common people of the land inadvertently sins by disobeying one of the LORD's commands that should not be violated, he will be guilty.

Majority Standard Bible
And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD?s commandments, he incurs guilt.

NET Bible
"'If an ordinary individual sins by straying unintentionally when he violates one of the Lord's commandments which must not be violated, and he pleads guilty

New Heart English Bible
"'If anyone of the common people sins unwittingly, in doing any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, and is guilty;

Webster's Bible Translation
And if any one of the common people shall 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;

World English Bible
“‘If anyone of the common people sins unwittingly, in doing any of the things which Yahweh has commanded not to be done, and is guilty,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And if any person of the people of the land sins through ignorance, by his doing [something against] one of the commands of YHWH [regarding things] which are not to be done, and has been guilty,

Young's Literal Translation
And if any person of the people of the land sin through ignorance, by his doing something against one of the commands of Jehovah regarding things which are not to be done, and hath been guilty --

Smith's Literal Translation
And if one shall sin from the people of the land in erring, in doing one from the commands of Jehovah which shall not be done, and being guilty;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And if any one of the people of the land shall sin through ignorance, doing any of those things that by the law of the Lord are forbidden, and offending,

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if a soul from the people of the land will have sinned through ignorance, so as to have done any of those things that the law of the Lord prohibits, and so commit a transgression,

New American Bible
If anyone of the general populace does wrong inadvertently by violating one of the LORD’s prohibitions, and thus is guilty,

New Revised Standard Version
If anyone of the ordinary people among you sins unintentionally in doing any one of the things that by the LORD’s commandments ought not to be done and incurs guilt,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if any one of the common people of the land sin through ignorance, while he does something against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if one soul will sin in an error of the people of the land and will do one thing of the commandments of LORD JEHOVAH that are not done and will be guilty;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if any one of the common people sin through error, in doing any of the things which the LORD hath commanded not to be done, and be guilty:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if a soul of the people of the land should sin unwillingly, in doing a thing contrary to any of the commandments of the Lord, which ought not to be done, and shall transgress,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws for Sin Offerings
26He must burn all its fat on the altar, like the fat of the peace offerings; thus the priest will make atonement for that man’s sin, and he will be forgiven. 27And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt. 28When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin.…

Cross References
Numbers 15:27-29
Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering. / And 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. / You shall have the same law for the one who acts in error, whether he is a native-born Israelite or a foreigner residing among you.

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.

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.

1 John 1:7-9
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. / If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Romans 3:23-25
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, / and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. / 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.

Hebrews 10:26-27
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.

James 4:17
Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

Luke 12:48
But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

1 Timothy 1:13
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

Acts 3:17-19
And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. / But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer. / Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

1 Corinthians 15:3
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

Psalm 19:12
Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

Psalm 51:1-3
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.

Isaiah 53:6
We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.


Treasury of Scripture

And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he does somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty;

any one [heb] any soul

Leviticus 4:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:

Numbers 15:27
And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she goat of the first year for a sin offering.

Leviticus 4:2,13
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them: …

Exodus 12:49
One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

Numbers 5:6
Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person be guilty;

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Leviticus 4
1. The sin offering of ignorance
3. for the priest
13. for the congregation
22. for the ruler
27. for any of the people














And if one of the common people
This phrase refers to the ordinary Israelites, distinguishing them from priests or leaders. In the context of ancient Israel, society was structured with clear roles, and the "common people" were the majority who did not hold religious or political office. This distinction emphasizes that God's laws applied to everyone, regardless of status, highlighting the universal nature of sin and accountability.

sins unintentionally
Unintentional sins are those committed out of ignorance or without deliberate intent. In the Levitical system, there was a recognition that not all sins were willful. This reflects God's understanding of human nature and the need for grace. The concept of unintentional sin is echoed in the New Testament, where Paul speaks of doing what he does not want to do (Romans 7:15-20), illustrating the struggle with sin inherent in human nature.

and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments
This phrase underscores the importance of God's commandments as the standard for righteous living. The commandments were given to guide the Israelites in holiness and set them apart from other nations. The prohibitions were specific and detailed, covering various aspects of life, and breaking them, even unintentionally, was considered a serious matter. This reflects the holiness of God and the need for His people to live in accordance with His will.

he incurs guilt
Guilt here is not just a feeling but a legal and spiritual state before God. In the Levitical system, guilt required atonement through prescribed sacrifices. This points to the seriousness of sin and the need for reconciliation with God. The sacrificial system foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore the guilt of humanity on the cross, providing a way for believers to be reconciled to God (Hebrews 9:11-14).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Common People
Refers to the ordinary Israelites, distinct from priests or leaders, highlighting that God's laws apply to everyone, regardless of status.

2. Unintentional Sin
This concept emphasizes that sin is not only about deliberate actions but also includes those committed unknowingly, reflecting the comprehensive nature of God's law.

3. The LORD’s Commandments
These are the divine laws given to the Israelites, which are meant to guide their conduct and maintain holiness.

4. Guilt
The state of being responsible for a breach of God's commandments, necessitating atonement.

5. Forbidden Actions
Specific actions that are prohibited by God's law, underscoring the importance of obedience to divine instructions.
Teaching Points
Awareness of Sin
Even unintentional sins require atonement, reminding us to be vigilant and aware of our actions and their alignment with God's commandments.

God’s Holiness and Justice
God's laws are comprehensive, and His justice requires that all sins, intentional or not, be addressed. This underscores the holiness of God and the seriousness of sin.

Need for Atonement
The requirement for atonement for unintentional sins points to the necessity of a mediator, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who provides the perfect atonement for all sin.

Personal Reflection and Repentance
Believers are encouraged to regularly examine their lives, confessing and repenting of both known and unknown sins, seeking God's forgiveness and guidance.

Community Responsibility
The inclusion of "common people" highlights that everyone in the community is responsible for upholding God's laws, fostering a collective commitment to holiness.(27) And if any one of the common people.--The fourth instance adduced (Leviticus 4:27-35) is that of any one of the people of the land, as this phrase is rendered in Leviticus 20:2; Leviticus 20:4; 2Kings 9:18-19; 2Kings 16:15. That is, any member of the congregation, whether he be a private Israelite, ordinary priest, or Levite, in contradistinction to the afore-mentioned high priest and ruler.

And be guilty.--Rather, and acknowledges his guilt. (See Leviticus 4:22.) . . .

Verses 27-35. - The case of a common man. He is to offer a kid of the goats, or rather a she-goat. The ritual is to be the same as in the previous case.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

of the common
הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

people
מֵעַ֣ם (mê·‘am)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

sins
תֶּחֱטָ֥א (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

unintentionally
בִשְׁגָגָ֖ה (ḇiš·ḡā·ḡāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7684: A mistake, inadvertent transgression

and does what
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

is prohibited
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

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

of the LORD’s
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

commandments,
מִמִּצְוֺ֧ת (mim·miṣ·wōṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4687: Commandment

he incurs guilt.
וְאָשֵֽׁם׃ (wə·’ā·šêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 816: To be guilty, to be punished, perish


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