Leviticus 4:28
New International Version
and the sin they have committed becomes known, they must bring as their offering for the sin they committed a female goat without defect.

New Living Translation
When they become aware of their sin, they must bring as an offering for their sin a female goat with no defects.

English Standard Version
or the sin which he has committed is made known to him, he shall bring for his offering a goat, a female without blemish, for his sin which he has committed.

Berean Standard Bible
When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin.

King James Bible
Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.

New King James Version
or if his sin which he has committed comes to his knowledge, then he shall bring as his offering a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he has committed.

New American Standard Bible
if his sin which he has committed is made known to him, then he shall bring as his offering a goat, a female without defect, for his sin which he has committed.

NASB 1995
if his sin which he has committed is made known to him, then he shall bring for his offering a goat, a female without defect, for his sin which he has committed.

NASB 1977
if his sin, which he has committed is made known to him, then he shall bring for his offering a goat, a female without defect, for his sin which he has committed.

Legacy Standard Bible
or if his sin which he has committed is made known to him, then he shall bring for his offering a goat, a female without blemish, for his sin which he has committed.

Amplified Bible
if his sin which he has committed is made known to him, then he shall bring a goat, a female without blemish as his offering for the sin which he has committed.

Christian Standard Bible
or if someone informs him about the sin he has committed, then he is to bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for the sin that he has committed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
or if someone informs him about the sin he has committed, then he is to bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for the sin that he has committed.

American Standard Version
if his sin, which he hath sinned, be made known to him, then he shall bring for his oblation a goat, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.

Contemporary English Version
As soon as you realize what you have done, you must sacrifice a female goat that has nothing wrong with it.

English Revised Version
if his sin, which he hath sinned, be made known to him, then he shall bring for his oblation a goat, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When he is told about what he has done wrong, he must bring a female goat that has no defects as his offering for what he has done wrong.

Good News Translation
then as soon as the sin is called to your attention, you shall bring as your offering a female goat without any defects.

International Standard Version
When the sin that he committed is disclosed to him, he is to bring his offering for his sin that he had committed: a female goat without defect.

Majority Standard Bible
When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin.

NET Bible
or his sin that he committed is made known to him, he must bring a flawless female goat as his offering for the sin that he committed.

New Heart English Bible
if his sin, which he has sinned, is made known to him, then he shall bring for his offering a goat, a female without blemish, for his sin which he has sinned.

Webster's Bible Translation
Or if his sin which he hath sinned shall come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.

World English Bible
if his sin which he has sinned is made known to him, then he shall bring for his offering a goat, a female without defect, for his sin which he has sinned.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
or his sin which he has sinned has been made known to him, then he has brought in his offering, a kid of the goats, a perfect one, a female, for his sin which he has sinned,

Young's Literal Translation
or his sin which he hath sinned hath been made known unto him, then he hath brought in his offering, a kid of the goats, a perfect one, a female, for his sin which he hath sinned,

Smith's Literal Translation
Or his sin being made known to him which he sinned: and he brought a she goat of the goats, a blameless female for his sin which he sinned.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And shall come to know his sin, he shall offer a she goat without blemish.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and he shall realize his sin: he shall offer an immaculate she-goat.

New American Bible
upon learning of the wrong committed, that person shall bring an unblemished she-goat as the offering for the wrong committed.

New Revised Standard Version
when the sin that you have committed is made known to you, you shall bring a female goat without blemish as your offering, for the sin that you have committed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Or if his sin which he has committed is made known to him; then he shall bring as his offering a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he has committed.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
If the sin that he sinned is made known to him, he may bring a kid of the goats as his offering, a female without defect, for the sin that he sinned.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
if his sin, which he hath sinned, be known to him, then he shall bring for his offering a goat, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and his sin should be known to him, wherein he has sinned, then shall he bring a kid of the goats, a female without blemish shall he bring for his sin, which he has sinned.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Laws for Sin Offerings
27And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt. 28 When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin. 29He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering.…

Cross References
Numbers 15:27-28
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.

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
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.

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.

Hebrews 10:4
because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Hebrews 10:10
And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Romans 3:25
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.

Romans 5:9
Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

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,

Acts 17:30
Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 1:14
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.


Treasury of Scripture

Or if his sin, which he has sinned, come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he has sinned.

a kid

Leviticus 4:23,32
Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish: …

Leviticus 5:6
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.

Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

a female

Leviticus 4:23
Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish:

Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

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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














When someone sins
The Hebrew word for "sins" here is "חָטָא" (chata), which means to miss the mark or to err. In the context of Leviticus, sin is not just a moral failing but a breach of the covenant relationship with God. This phrase underscores the universality of sin, acknowledging that all people are prone to error and in need of atonement. It reflects the human condition and the need for divine grace and forgiveness.

and becomes aware
The phrase "becomes aware" is translated from the Hebrew "נוֹדַע" (nodah), which implies a realization or coming to knowledge. This suggests that sin is not always immediately apparent to the sinner, highlighting the importance of self-examination and the role of the community in bringing awareness. It also points to the mercy of God, who provides a way for reconciliation once the sin is recognized.

of the sin he has committed
This phrase emphasizes personal responsibility. The Hebrew word for "committed" is "עָשָׂה" (asah), meaning to do or make. It indicates that sin is an action for which the individual is accountable. This accountability is crucial in the process of repentance and restoration, as it requires acknowledgment of one's actions before God.

he must bring
The requirement to "bring" an offering is a directive that involves active participation in the process of atonement. The Hebrew verb "בּוֹא" (bo) means to come or bring, signifying an approach to God. This act of bringing an offering is a physical demonstration of repentance and a desire to restore the broken relationship with God.

as his offering
The term "offering" is derived from the Hebrew "קָרְבָּן" (korban), which means something brought near. Offerings in Leviticus are not just about appeasement but about drawing near to God. This reflects the heart of worship and the desire for communion with the divine, emphasizing that offerings are a means to restore fellowship with God.

a female goat
The specification of "a female goat" (Hebrew: "שְׂעִירַת עִזִּים" - se'irat izzim) is significant in the sacrificial system. Female goats were considered valuable, and their use in offerings underscores the costliness of atonement. This points to the seriousness of sin and the need for a worthy sacrifice, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.

without blemish
The requirement for the goat to be "without blemish" (Hebrew: "תָּמִים" - tamim) signifies purity and perfection. This reflects God's holiness and the standard required for atonement. It also prefigures the sinless nature of Christ, the perfect Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

for the sin he has committed
Reiterating the personal nature of sin, this phrase emphasizes the need for individual atonement. The repetition of "sin he has committed" serves as a reminder of the gravity of sin and the necessity of addressing it directly. It highlights the personal relationship between the sinner and God, and the need for personal repentance and reconciliation.

(28) Or if his sin . . . come to his knowledge.--That is, is shown to him by another person. (See Leviticus 4:23.)

A kid of the goats.--Better, a shaggy-haired she-goat without blemish. The expression is feminine in the Hebrew. The female was of less value than the male, and was therefore more suitable to the circumstances of the ordinary people.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When he becomes aware
הוֹדַ֣ע (hō·w·ḏa‘)
Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

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

he has committed,
חָטָ֑א (ḥā·ṭā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn

he is to bring
וְהֵבִ֨יא (wə·hê·ḇî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

a female
נְקֵבָ֔ה (nə·qê·ḇāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5347: A female

goat
שְׂעִירַ֤ת (śə·‘î·raṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8166: Female goat

without blemish
תְּמִימָ֣ה (tə·mî·māh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth

as his offering
קָרְבָּנ֜וֹ (qā·rə·bā·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present

for
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

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

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

he has committed.
חָטָֽא׃ (ḥā·ṭā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn


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