Leviticus 5:5 If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed,

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New International Version
when anyone becomes aware that they are guilty in any of these matters, they must confess in what way they have sinned.

New Living Translation
“When you become aware of your guilt in any of these ways, you must confess your sin.

English Standard Version
when he realizes his guilt in any of these and confesses the sin he has committed,

Berean Standard Bible
If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed,

King James Bible
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:

New King James Version
‘And it shall be, when he is guilty in any of these matters, that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing;

New American Standard Bible
So it shall be when he becomes guilty of one of these things, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned.

NASB 1995
‘So it shall be when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned.

NASB 1977
‘So it shall be when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned.

Legacy Standard Bible
So it shall be, when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned.

Amplified Bible
So it shall be when a person is guilty in one of these, that he shall confess the sin he has committed.

Christian Standard Bible
If someone incurs guilt in one of these cases, he is to confess he has committed that sin.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If someone incurs guilt in one of these cases, he is to confess he has committed that sin.

American Standard Version
And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that wherein he hath sinned:

Contemporary English Version
As soon as you discover that you have committed any of these sins, you must confess what you have done.

English Revised Version
and it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that wherein he hath sinned:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"So if you are guilty of any of these sins, you must confess it.

Good News Translation
When you are guilty, you must confess the sin,

International Standard Version
When a person is guilty of one of these things, then he is to confess whatever sin it was

Majority Standard Bible
If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed,

NET Bible
when an individual becomes guilty with regard to one of these things he must confess how he has sinned,

New Heart English Bible
It shall be, when he is guilty of one of these, he shall confess that in which he has sinned:

Webster's Bible Translation
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:

World English Bible
It shall be, when he is guilty of one of these, he shall confess that in which he has sinned;

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and it has been when he is guilty of one of these, that he has confessed concerning that which he has sinned,

Young's Literal Translation
'And it hath been when he is guilty of one of these, that he hath confessed concerning that which he hath sinned,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was when he shall be guilty for one from these, and he shall confess that he sinned upon it.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Let him do penance for his sin,

Catholic Public Domain Version
let him do penance for his sin,

New American Bible
when someone is guilty in regard to any of these matters, that person shall confess the wrong committed,

New Revised Standard Version
When you realize your guilt in any of these, you shall confess the sin that you have committed.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And it shall be when he shall be guilty in one of these things that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it will be when one shall sin in one of these things, and he shall confess that he has sinned concerning it:

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that wherein he hath sinned;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
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Audio Bible

Context

Sins Requiring a Sin Offering
…4Or if someone swears thoughtlessly with his lips to do anything good or evil—in whatever matter a man may rashly pronounce an oath—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty in the matter. 5 If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed, 6and he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin he has committed: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin.…

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Cross References

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.

Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Numbers 5:6-7
“Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty / and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged.

Psalm 32:5
Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Nehemiah 9:2-3
Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.

Matthew 3:6
Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

Acts 19:18
Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds.

Ezra 10:11
Now, therefore, make a confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do His will. Separate yourselves from the people of the land and from your foreign wives.”

Romans 10:10
For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

2 Samuel 12:13
Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die.

Luke 15:18-21
I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. / I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’ / So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. ...

Daniel 9:4-5
And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, / we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances.

Mark 1:5
People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

Joshua 7:19-20
So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you to tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.” / “It is true,” Achan replied, “I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did:

Treasury of Scripture

And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing:

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Leviticus 16:21
And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness:

Leviticus 26:40
If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me;

Numbers 5:7
Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.

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Leviticus 5

1. He who sins in concealing his knowledge
2. in touching an unclean thing
4. or in making an oath
6. His trespass offering, of the flock
7. of fowls
11. or of flour
14. The trespass offering in sacrilege
17. and in sins of ignorance

Berean Study Bible

If someone incurs guilt
The phrase "if someone incurs guilt" introduces the concept of personal responsibility and accountability before God. The Hebrew root word for "guilt" here is "אָשֵׁם" (asham), which implies a sense of being liable or culpable for wrongdoing. In the ancient Israelite context, this was not merely a legal or social issue but a deeply spiritual one. Guilt was understood as a breach in the relationship between the individual and God, necessitating a response to restore that relationship. This highlights the importance of recognizing one's own sinfulness and the need for atonement.

in one of these ways
This phrase refers to the specific transgressions outlined in the preceding verses of Leviticus 5. The context here is crucial, as it underscores the detailed nature of the Mosaic Law, which provided clear guidelines for living a life pleasing to God. The specificity of "these ways" indicates that God is concerned with both intentional and unintentional sins, emphasizing His holiness and the comprehensive nature of His law. It serves as a reminder that no sin is too small to be overlooked, and all require attention and correction.

he must confess
The act of confession is central to the process of atonement and reconciliation with God. The Hebrew word for "confess" is "יָדָה" (yadah), which means to acknowledge or declare one's sins openly. This is not merely a private admission but a public acknowledgment of wrongdoing. In the historical context, confession was often made before a priest, symbolizing the community's involvement in the process of forgiveness. This act of confession is a humbling experience, requiring honesty and transparency before God and others, and is a crucial step in the journey toward spiritual healing and restoration.

the sin he has committed
The phrase "the sin he has committed" personalizes the transgression, emphasizing individual responsibility. The Hebrew word for "sin" is "חֵטְא" (chet), which conveys the idea of missing the mark or falling short of God's standards. This acknowledgment of sin is not just about recognizing a mistake but understanding its impact on one's relationship with God. The historical context of Leviticus shows that sin was taken seriously, with specific sacrifices and rituals prescribed to address it. This underscores the gravity of sin and the necessity of seeking God's forgiveness to restore the covenant relationship.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(5) And it shall be, when . . . --When he feels that he has been guilty of one of these sins specified in Leviticus 5:1-4, he must confess the offence which he has committed. For the form of confession which obtained during the second Temple, see Leviticus 1:4.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 5, 6. - In the four cases last mentioned there is first to be an acknowledgment of guilt, he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing, and then the sin offering is to be made. Confession of sin probably preceded or accompanied all sin offerings. The use of the word asham, translated trespass offering in verse 6, and the character of the four cases have led many commentators to regard verses 1-13 as dealing with the trespass offering rather than the sin offering. But if this were so, the words trespass offering and sin offering would be used synonymously in this verse, which is very unlikely, when they are immediately afterwards carefully distinguished. It is best to render asham "for his trespass," that is, in expiation of his guilt, as in the next verse, in place of a trespass offering.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

If
כִֽי־ (ḵî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

someone incurs guilt
יֶאְשַׁ֖ם (ye’·šam)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 816: To be guilty, to be punished, perish

in one
לְאַחַ֣ת (lə·’a·ḥaṯ)
Preposition-l | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

of these ways,
מֵאֵ֑לֶּה (mê·’êl·leh)
Preposition-m | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

he must confess
וְהִ֨תְוַדָּ֔ה (wə·hiṯ·wad·dāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

the sin he has committed,
חָטָ֖א (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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