Leviticus 5:5
Leviticus 5:5 in Multiple Translations
If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed,
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:
And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that wherein he hath sinned:
And whoever is responsible for any such sin, let him make a statement openly of his wrongdoing;
If you become guilty in one of these ways, you must confess your sin,
Whe he hath sinned in any of these things, then he shall confesse that he hath sinned therein.
'And it hath been when he is guilty of one of these, that he hath confessed concerning that which he hath sinned,
It shall be, when he is guilty of one of these, he shall confess that in which he has sinned;
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 :
Let him do penance for his sin,
If you are guilty of committing any of those sins, you must confess what you have done.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 5:5
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Leviticus 5:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָ֥ה
כִֽי
יֶאְשַׁ֖ם
לְ/אַחַ֣ת
מֵ/אֵ֑לֶּה
וְ/הִ֨תְוַדָּ֔ה
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
חָטָ֖א
עָלֶֽי/הָ
וְ/הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
כִֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יֶאְשַׁ֖ם
ʼâsham
H816
be guilty
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לְ/אַחַ֣ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Prep | Adj
מֵ/אֵ֑לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Prep | Pron
וְ/הִ֨תְוַדָּ֔ה
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
Conj | V-Hithpael-3ms
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
חָטָ֖א
châṭâʼ
H2398
to sin
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
עָלֶֽי/הָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 5:5
וְ/הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כִֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יֶאְשַׁ֖ם
ʼâsham
H816
"be guilty"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To be guilty means to have done something wrong and deserve punishment, as seen in the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:8-10.
Definition: 1) to offend, be guilty, trespass 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do wrong, offend, trespass, commit an offense, do injury 1a2) to be or become guilty 1a3) to be held guilty 1a4) to be incriminated 1b) (Niphal) to suffer punishment 1c) (Hiphil) to declare guilty 2) (TWOT) to be desolate, acknowledge offense
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] certainly, be(-come, made) desolate, destroy, [idiom] greatly, be(-come, found, hold) guilty, offend (acknowledge offence), trespass. See also: Leviticus 4:13; Psalms 34:23; Psalms 5:11.
לְ/אַחַ֣ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
מֵ/אֵ֑לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Prep | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
וְ/הִ֨תְוַדָּ֔ה
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
Conj | V-Hithpael-3ms
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.
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.
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.
חָטָ֖א
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.
עָלֶֽי/הָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 5:5
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- Leviticus 5:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 5:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 5:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 5:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
- Sermons on Leviticus 5:5
Context — Sins Requiring a Sin Offering
3Or if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty.
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.
5If 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. 7If, however, he cannot afford a lamb, he may bring to the LORD as restitution for his sin two turtledoves or two young pigeons—one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering.Cross References
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| 1 | Proverbs 28:13 | He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. |
| 2 | Numbers 5:7 | 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. |
| 3 | Leviticus 26:40 | But if they will confess their iniquity and that of their fathers in the unfaithfulness that they practiced against Me, by which they have also walked in hostility toward Me— |
| 4 | Leviticus 16:21 | Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task. |
| 5 | Romans 10:10 | For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. |
| 6 | Joshua 7:19 | 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.” |
| 7 | Psalms 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 |
| 8 | Daniel 9:4 | 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, |
| 9 | Ezra 10:11–12 | 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.” And the whole assembly responded in a loud voice: “Truly we must do as you say! |
| 10 | Jeremiah 3:13 | Only acknowledge your guilt, that you have rebelled against the LORD your God. You have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every green tree and have not obeyed My voice,’” declares the LORD. |
Leviticus 5:5 Summary
Leviticus 5:5 teaches us that when we sin, even if it's unintentional, we need to own up to it and confess it to God. This means being honest about what we've done wrong and taking responsibility for it, which is an important step in seeking forgiveness and restoration, as seen in Psalm 51:1-4 and 1 John 1:8-9. By confessing our sins, we can experience God's mercy and cleansing, and restore our relationship with Him, just like King David did in Psalm 32:1-5. This verse reminds us that God desires honesty and transparency in our relationship with Him, and that confession is a key part of seeking forgiveness and living a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to incur guilt in Leviticus 5:5?
Incurring guilt in Leviticus 5:5 refers to becoming responsible for sin, which can happen through unintentional uncleanness or thoughtless words, as seen in Leviticus 5:3-4, and requires confession and restitution to restore relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 32:5.
Why is confession necessary in this verse?
Confession is necessary because it acknowledges the sin and takes responsibility for it, which is a crucial step in seeking forgiveness and restoration, as seen in Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9.
How does this verse relate to forgiveness and salvation?
This verse points to the importance of acknowledging and confessing sin, which is a fundamental aspect of seeking forgiveness and salvation, as seen in Romans 3:23-25 and Acts 3:19.
What is the significance of confessing the specific sin committed?
Confessing the specific sin committed, as mentioned in Leviticus 5:5, shows that God desires honesty and transparency in our relationship with Him, and it allows for targeted restitution and cleansing, as seen in James 5:16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be incurring guilt without realizing it, and how can I become more aware of my actions and words?
- How can I cultivate a habit of confession and restitution in my daily life, and what role can accountability play in this process?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of confessing specific sins, as seen in this verse, to my prayer life and relationships with others?
- How does the requirement of confession in Leviticus 5:5 relate to my understanding of God's holiness and justice, and how can I balance this with His mercy and love?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 5:5
And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things,.... Before expressed in the preceding verses; the Targum of Jonathan is, "in one of the four things,'' which Ben Gersom particularly
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 5:5
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: It shall be ... shall confess - make a voluntary acknowledgment of his sin
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
In one of these things; in one of the three forementioned cases, either by sinful silence and compliance with others in their sin, ; or by an unclean touch, as ,3; or by rash swearing, . He shall confess before the Lord in the place of public worship. And this confession is not to be restrained to the present case, but by a parity of reason, and comparing of other scriptures, to be extended to other sacrifices for sin, to which this was a constant companion; and as it was signified by the guilty person’ s laying his hand upon his offering, so it is probable it was expressed in words. See ,7.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
Leviticus 5:5 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]:Ver. 5. He shall confess.] Homo agnoscit, Deus ignoscit, Man confesseth, and God pardoneth. In the courts of men it is the safest plea to say, Non feci , quoth Quintilian; "I am not guilty": not so here; but ego feci, miserere, "I did it; have mercy upon me." “ Per miserere mei tollitur ira Dei. ”
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
(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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
Verse 5. He shall confess that he hath sinned] Even restitution was not sufficient without this confession, because a man might make restitution without being much humbled; but the confession of sin has a direct tendency to humble the soul, and hence it is so frequently required in the Holy Scriptures, as without humiliation there can be no salvation.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 5:5
5. The LXX. omit the first clause of Lev 5:5 as far as ‘these things’ (this may be due to confusion of the phrase with the identical one at the end of Lev 5:4 ‘one of these things’). The confession is to be made when he lays his hand on the Sin-Offering (cp. note on Leviticus 1:4).
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 5:5
IN OATHS, Leviticus 5:4-5.4. If a soul swear… to do evil — This refers to an inconsiderate vow. In the light of subsequent knowledge it is found that the performance of the vow would be evil.
Sermons on Leviticus 5:5
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Atonement by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of walking in the light and maintaining fellowship with God. He uses the analogy of a father disciplining his son to illustrat |
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Tuesday #2 Forgiveness & Confession by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the speaker shares about a series of meetings where he witnessed the power of prayer and confession. He emphasizes the importance of being specific in our prayers a |
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#3 – Forgiveness and Confession by J. Edwin Orr | J. Edwin Orr addresses the critical doctrines of forgiveness and confession, emphasizing that true forgiveness requires a price to be paid, as illustrated through personal anecdote |
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A Powerful Warning - Lest We Forget the Message by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the urgency of taking the Word of God seriously and being prepared for His soon coming. It calls for a return to intimacy with Christ, dependence on God, and |
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Dependable Priest by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Hebrews 4:14 and the concept of Jesus as a dependable high priest. He emphasizes the importance of holding firmly to our faith and reminds t |
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The Power of Prayer by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer leading to action. He highlights the need for conviction to be carried into life and for decisions to be made based |
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The Role of Prayer in Spiritual Awakening by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes four important steps for spiritual growth. First, he urges the audience to put away any doubtful habits from their lives. Second, he emphasize |