Leviticus 6:6
New International Version
And as a penalty they must bring to the priest, that is, to the LORD, their guilt offering, a ram from the flock, one without defect and of the proper value.

New Living Translation
As a guilt offering to the LORD, you must bring to the priest your own ram with no defects, or you may buy one of equal value.

English Standard Version
And he shall bring to the priest as his compensation to the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flock, or its equivalent, for a guilt offering.

Berean Standard Bible
Then he must bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock.

King James Bible
And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD, a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest:

New King James Version
And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, a ram without blemish from the flock, with your valuation, as a trespass offering, to the priest.

New American Standard Bible
Then he shall bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD, a ram without defect from the flock, according to your assessment, as a guilt offering,

NASB 1995
“Then he shall bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD, a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering,

NASB 1977
“Then he shall bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD, a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he shall bring to the priest his guilt offering to Yahweh, a ram without blemish from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering,

Amplified Bible
Then he shall bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD, a ram without blemish from the flock, as valued by you, as a guilt offering.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he is to bring his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock according to your assessment of its value as a guilt offering to the priest.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he must bring his restitution offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock according to your assessment of its value as a restitution offering to the priest.

American Standard Version
And he shall bring his trespass-offering unto Jehovah, a ram without blemish out of the flock, according to thy estimation, for a trespass-offering, unto the priest:

English Revised Version
And he shall bring his guilt offering unto the LORD, a ram without blemish out of the flock, according to thy estimation, for a guilt offering, unto the priest:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then bring the LORD your guilt offering, a ram that has no defects or its value in money. Bring it to the priest.

Good News Translation
You shall bring to the priest as your repayment offering to the LORD a male sheep or goat without any defects. Its value is to be determined according to the official standard.

International Standard Version
Now as to his guilt offering, he is to bring to the LORD a ram without defect from the flock, estimated as to its value, to the priest.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he must bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock.

NET Bible
Then he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD, a flawless ram from the flock, convertible into silver shekels, for a guilt offering to the priest.

New Heart English Bible
He shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, a ram without blemish from the flock, according to your estimation, for a trespass offering, to the priest.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall bring his trespass-offering to the LORD, a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass-offering, to the priest:

World English Bible
He shall bring his trespass offering to Yahweh: a ram without defect from the flock, according to your estimation, for a trespass offering, to the priest.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he brings his guilt-offering to YHWH, a ram, a perfect one, out of the flock, at your valuation, for a guilt-offering, to the priest,

Young's Literal Translation
'And his guilt-offering he bringeth in to Jehovah, a ram, a perfect one, out of the flock, at thy estimation, for a guilt-offering, unto the priest,

Smith's Literal Translation
The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for Lev 5:25And he shall bring his trespass to Jehovah, a blameless ram from the sheep by thy estimation, for the trespass, to the priest.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moreover for his sin he shall offer a ram without blemish out of the flock, and shall give it to the priest, according to the estimation and measure of the offence:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, on behalf of his sin, he shall offer an immaculate ram from the flock, and he shall give it to the priest, according to the estimation and measure of the offense.

New American Bible
Then that person shall bring to the priest as reparation to the LORD an unblemished ram of the flock, at the established value, as a reparation offering.

New Revised Standard Version
And you shall bring to the priest, as your guilt offering to the LORD, a ram without blemish from the flock, or its equivalent, for a guilt offering.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, a ram of value without blemish out of the flocks for a trespass offering to the priest;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall bring his offering to LORD JEHOVAH, a ram without defect from a flock, with the price offering to the Priest:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall bring his forfeit unto the LORD, a ram without blemish out of the flock, according to thy valuation, for a guilt-offering, unto the priest.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall make atonement for him before the Lord, and he shall be forgiven for any one of all the things which he did and trespassed in it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sins Requiring a Guilt Offering
5or anything else about which he has sworn falsely. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value, and pay it to the owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt. 6 Then he must bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock. 7In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.”…

Cross References
Numbers 5:7-8
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. / But if the man has no relative to whom restitution can be made for the wrong, the restitution belongs to the LORD and must be given to the priest along with the ram of atonement, by which the atonement is made for him.

Exodus 22:1-3
“If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it, he must repay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. / If a thief is caught breaking in and is beaten to death, no one shall be guilty of bloodshed. / But if it happens after sunrise, there is guilt for his bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution; if he has nothing, he himself shall be sold for his theft.

1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”

2 Samuel 12:6
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”

Ezekiel 33:15
if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die.

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Luke 19:8
But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”

Hebrews 9:14
how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Hebrews 10:12
But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.

Romans 5:10
For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!

2 Corinthians 5:18-19
All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

Colossians 1:20
and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.

Psalm 69:4
Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.

Proverbs 6:31
Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, a ram without blemish out of the flock, with your estimation, for a trespass offering, to the priest:

a ram

Leviticus 5:15,18
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: …

Isaiah 53:10,11
Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand…

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Leviticus 6
1. The trespass offering for sins done wittingly
8. The law of the burnt offering
14. and of the meat offering
19. The offering at the consecration of a priest
24. The law of the sin offering














And he must bring
This phrase indicates a personal responsibility and an active participation in the process of atonement. The Hebrew root for "bring" is "בּוֹא" (bo), which implies coming or entering. This action signifies the sinner's acknowledgment of wrongdoing and the willingness to make amends. It is a call to approach God with humility and obedience, recognizing the need for reconciliation.

to the priest
The priest acts as a mediator between the sinner and God. In the Levitical system, the priesthood was established to maintain the holiness of the community and to facilitate the people's relationship with God. The Hebrew word for priest is "כֹּהֵן" (kohen), which denotes someone who serves in a sacred capacity. This highlights the importance of ordained leadership in guiding the faithful towards spiritual restoration.

his guilt offering
The term "guilt offering" comes from the Hebrew word "אָשָׁם" (asham), which refers to a specific type of sacrifice made for unintentional sins that require restitution. This offering underscores the gravity of sin and the necessity of making things right, not only with God but also with those who have been wronged. It is a profound reminder of the cost of sin and the grace available through repentance.

to the LORD
This phrase emphasizes that the ultimate recipient of the offering is God Himself. The Hebrew name used here is "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the covenant name of God, which signifies His eternal and unchanging nature. Offering to the LORD is an act of worship and submission, acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness.

an unblemished ram
The requirement for an "unblemished" sacrifice, from the Hebrew "תָּמִים" (tamim), meaning complete or perfect, signifies the need for purity and perfection in offerings to God. The ram, a valuable and significant animal in ancient Israelite culture, symbolizes strength and leadership. This requirement points to the future perfect sacrifice of Christ, the Lamb of God, who was without blemish.

from the flock
This phrase indicates that the offering must come from the individual's own possessions, symbolizing personal sacrifice and investment in the act of atonement. It reflects the principle that reconciliation with God requires a personal cost and commitment.

of the proper value in silver shekels
The specification of "proper value" ensures fairness and sincerity in the offering. The "shekel" was a standard unit of weight and currency in ancient Israel, and its use here underscores the importance of integrity and honesty in worship. This requirement teaches that God values the heart's intention over mere ritual compliance.

according to the sanctuary shekel
This phrase refers to the standard measurement used in the tabernacle, ensuring consistency and fairness in offerings. It highlights the importance of adhering to God's standards rather than human ones, reminding believers that God's ways are higher than ours.

as a guilt offering
Reiterating the purpose of the offering, this phrase emphasizes the need for atonement and reconciliation. The guilt offering serves as a tangible expression of repentance and a means of restoring fellowship with God. It foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore our guilt and provided the way for eternal reconciliation with God.

(6) With thy estimation.--That is, according to the official valuation; the ram is to be so grown up as to be worth two shekels. (See Leviticus 5:15.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he must bring
יָבִ֖יא (yā·ḇî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the priest
הַכֹּהֵֽן׃ (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

his guilt offering
אֲשָׁמ֥וֹ (’ă·šā·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 817: Guilt, a fault, a sin-offering

to the LORD:
לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

an unblemished
תָּמִ֧ים (tā·mîm)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth

ram
אַ֣יִל (’a·yil)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

of proper value
בְּעֶרְכְּךָ֥ (bə·‘er·kə·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6187: A pile, equipment, estimate

from
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the flock.
הַצֹּ֛אן (haṣ·ṣōn)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock


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