Leviticus 4:28

Leviticus 4:28 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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 Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

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.

Bible in Basic English BBE

When the sin which he has done is made clear to him, then he is to give for his offering a goat, a female without any mark, for the sin which he has done.

Free Bible Version FBV

When he realizes his sin, he must bring a female goat without defects as his offering for that sin.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

If one shewe him his sinne which he hath committed, then he shall bring for his offring, a shee goate without blemish for his sinne which he hath committed,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

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,

World English Bible WEB

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.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And shall come to know his sin, he shall offer a she goat without blemish.

Translation for Translators T4T

When he realizes that he has committed a sin, he must bring as his offering a female goat that has no defects.

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Leviticus 4:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB א֚וֹ הוֹדַ֣ע אֵלָ֔י/ו חַטָּאת֖/וֹ אֲשֶׁ֣ר חָטָ֑א וְ/הֵבִ֨יא קָרְבָּנ֜/וֹ שְׂעִירַ֤ת עִזִּים֙ תְּמִימָ֣ה נְקֵבָ֔ה עַל חַטָּאת֖/וֹ אֲשֶׁ֥ר חָטָֽא

א֚וֹ ʼôw H176 or Conj

הוֹדַ֣ע yâdaʻ H3045 to know V-Hophal-Perf-3ms

אֵלָ֔י/ו ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep | Suff

חַטָּאת֖/וֹ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin N-fs | Suff

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

חָטָ֑א châṭâʼ H2398 to sin V-Qal-Perf-3ms

וְ/הֵבִ֨יא bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

קָרְבָּנ֜/וֹ qorbân H7133 offering N-ms | Suff

שְׂעִירַ֤ת sᵉʻîyrâh H8166 female goat N-fs

עִזִּים֙ ʻêz H5795 goat N-fp

תְּמִימָ֣ה tâmîym H8549 unblemished Adj

נְקֵבָ֔ה nᵉqêbâh H5347 female N-fs

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

חַטָּאת֖/וֹ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin N-fs | Suff

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

חָטָֽא châṭâʼ H2398 to sin V-Qal-Perf-3ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 4:28

א֚וֹ ʼôw H176 "or" Conj

Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.

Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then

Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.

הוֹדַ֣ע yâdaʻ H3045 "to know" V-Hophal-Perf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)

Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.

אֵלָ֔י/ו ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

חַטָּאת֖/וֹ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" N-fs | Suff

This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.

Definition: sin, sinful thing

Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

חָטָ֑א châṭâʼ H2398 "to sin" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.

Definition: 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to miss 1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty 1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bear loss 1b2) to make a sin-offering 1b3) to purify from sin 1b4) to purify from uncleanness 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to miss the mark 1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin 1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way 1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness

Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. See also: Genesis 20:6; 1 Kings 15:34; Psalms 4:5.

וְ/הֵבִ֨יא bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

קָרְבָּנ֜/וֹ qorbân H7133 "offering" N-ms | Suff

This Hebrew word refers to an offering or sacrifice brought near to the altar, and is used in the Bible to describe the sacrifices made by the Israelites. In Leviticus 1:2, it describes the burnt offering presented to God.

Definition: offering, oblation Also means: qur.ban (קֻרְבָּן "offering" H7133B)

Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: oblation, that is offered, offering. See also: Leviticus 1:2; Numbers 7:3; Ezekiel 40:43.

שְׂעִירַ֤ת sᵉʻîyrâh H8166 "female goat" N-fs

This word means a female goat, often translated as kid, as in Proverbs 27:27 and Isaiah 7:25.

Definition: she-goat

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: kid. See also: Leviticus 4:28; Leviticus 5:6.

עִזִּים֙ ʻêz H5795 "goat" N-fp

Refers to a female goat, often translated as she-goat or kid, and is also related to goat's hair in the Bible.

Definition: female goat, she-goat, goat, kid Aramaic equivalent: ez (עֵז "goat" H5796)

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (she) goat, kid. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 7:58; Proverbs 27:27.

תְּמִימָ֣ה tâmîym H8549 "unblemished" Adj

This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.

Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)

Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.

נְקֵבָ֔ה nᵉqêbâh H5347 "female" N-fs

This Hebrew word means female, referring to a woman, girl, or female animal. It is used in various books, including Genesis and Leviticus, to describe the female sex.

Definition: 1) female 1a) woman, female child 1b) female animal

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: female. See also: Genesis 1:27; Leviticus 12:5; Jeremiah 31:22.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

חַטָּאת֖/וֹ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" N-fs | Suff

Definition: sin, sinful thing

Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

חָטָֽא châṭâʼ H2398 "to sin" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.

Study Notes — Leviticus 4:28

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Leviticus 4:28 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:28
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:28
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 4:28
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:28
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:28
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:28
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 4:28
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:28
Sermons on Leviticus 4:28

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.

29He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering. 30Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Leviticus 4:23	When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering.
2	Leviticus 4:3	If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed.
3	Leviticus 4:32	If, however, he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he must bring an unblemished female.
4	Isaiah 7:14	Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
5	Jeremiah 31:22	How long will you wander, O faithless daughter? For the LORD has created a new thing in the land— a woman will shelter a man.”
6	Genesis 3:15	And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. ”
7	Galatians 4:4–5	But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
8	Galatians 3:28	There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
9	Leviticus 4:14	when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting.
10	Leviticus 5:6	and 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.

Leviticus 4:28 Summary

[Leviticus 4:28 teaches us that when we become aware of our sins, we must take action to make things right with God. This verse shows us that God provided a way for the Israelites to receive forgiveness for their unintentional sins by offering an unblemished female goat. This is similar to how Jesus Christ, the perfect sacrifice, died for our sins, as seen in Romans 3:25. By acknowledging our sins and seeking forgiveness, we can experience God's love and mercy, just like the Israelites did when they followed God's instructions for sacrifice and atonement.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of bringing an unblemished female goat as an offering for sin?

The purpose is to provide a means for atonement and forgiveness for unintentional sins, as seen in Leviticus 4:28, and is a symbol of the sacrifice that God would ultimately provide through Jesus Christ, as referenced in John 1:29.

Why must the goat be unblemished?

The requirement for an unblemished animal emphasizes the importance of purity and perfection in approaching God, as also seen in Exodus 12:5, and foreshadows the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was without sin, as stated in Hebrews 4:15.

What is the significance of the person becoming aware of their sin before bringing the offering?

Becoming aware of one's sin is a crucial step towards repentance and seeking forgiveness, as seen in Leviticus 4:28, and is a principle that is still relevant today, as expressed in 1 John 1:8-9, where acknowledging our sins is necessary for cleansing and forgiveness.

How does this verse relate to the concept of sacrifice in the New Testament?

The sacrifices described in Leviticus, including the one in Leviticus 4:28, are a precursor to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of the world, as explained in Romans 3:25, and through whom we have redemption and forgiveness of sins.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I may be unintentionally sinning against God, and how can I become more aware of my actions and their consequences?
How does the requirement for an unblemished animal relate to my own walk with God, and what does it teach me about the importance of purity and holiness?
In what ways can I apply the principle of acknowledging and confessing my sins, as seen in this verse, to my daily life and relationship with God?
How does the sacrifice of the unblemished female goat point me to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and what does this reveal about God's character and love for me?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 4:28

Or if his sin which he hath sinned come to his knowledge,.... So that he is convinced that he has sinned: then he shall bring his offering; to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 4:28

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; If any one

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 4:28

A female was here sufficient, because the sin of one of those was less than the sin of the ruler, for whom a male was required, .

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 4:28

Leviticus 4:28 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.Ver. 28. Come to his knowledge.] By the check of his own conscience, awakened by the word or rod of God.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 4:28

(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.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 4:28

27–35. The Sin-Offering for one of the common people (Heb. ‘people of the land’), a she-goat or a lamb The she-goat (Leviticus 4:28), according to Numbers 15:27, was to be of the first year. The lamb (Leviticus 4:32) was also to be a female. The ritual is the same for both animals, and like that of the offering of the ruler. The reason for treating the two in separate paragraphs is the same as in the case of the Peace-Offering.

Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 4:28

A kid of the goats - A shaggy she-goat.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 4:28

SIN OF A PRIVATE PERSON, Leviticus 4:27-35.The only difference between the method of expiating the sin of a private person and that of a ruler is, that the offering of the former being a female kid

Sermons on Leviticus 4:28

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