Leviticus 6:4

Leviticus 6:4 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found,

King James Version KJV

Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,

American Standard Version ASV

then it shall be, if he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he hath gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,

Bible in Basic English BBE

Causing sin to come on him, then he will have to give back the thing he took by force or got by cruel acts, or the goods which were put in his care or the thing he came on by chance,

Free Bible Version FBV

If you have sinned and become guilty you must return what you have stolen or cheated from your victims, the deposit you took, the lost property you found,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

When, I say, he thus sinneth and trespasseth, he shall then restore the robbery that he robbed, or the thing taken by violence which hee tooke by force, or the thing which was deliuered him to keepe, or the lost thing which he founde,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'Then it hath been, when he sinneth, and hath been guilty, that he hath returned the plunder which he hath taken violently away, or the thing which he hath got by oppression, or the deposit which hath been deposited with him, or the lost thing which he hath found;

World English Bible WEB

then it shall be, if he has sinned, and is guilty, he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he has gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took by force, or the thing which he obtained by deceit, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Being convicted of the offence, he shall restore

Translation for Translators T4T

or whatever you lied about.

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Leviticus 6:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/פָשַׁט֙ אֶת בְּגָדָ֔י/ו וְ/לָבַ֖שׁ בְּגָדִ֣ים אֲחֵרִ֑ים וְ/הוֹצִ֤יא אֶת הַ/דֶּ֨שֶׁן֙ אֶל מִ/ח֣וּץ לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֔ה אֶל מָק֖וֹם טָהֽוֹר

וּ/פָשַׁט֙ pâshaṭ H6584 to strip Conj | V-Qal-3ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

בְּגָדָ֔י/ו beged H899 treachery N-mp | Suff

וְ/לָבַ֖שׁ lâbash H3847 to clothe Conj | V-Qal-3ms

בְּגָדִ֣ים beged H899 treachery N-mp

אֲחֵרִ֑ים ʼachêr H312 another Adj

וְ/הוֹצִ֤יא yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

הַ/דֶּ֨שֶׁן֙ deshen H1880 ashes Art | N-ms

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

מִ/ח֣וּץ chûwts H2351 outside Prep | N-ms

לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֔ה machăneh H4264 camp Prep | N-cs

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

מָק֖וֹם mâqôwm H4725 place N-ms

טָהֽוֹר ṭâhôwr H2889 pure Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 6:4

וּ/פָשַׁט֙ pâshaṭ H6584 "to strip" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

This Hebrew word means to strip or remove something, like taking off clothes or plundering a place. It is used in Exodus 22:26 to describe taking a pledge from someone. The word implies a sense of removal or deprivation.

Definition: 1) to strip, invade, strip off, make a dash, raid, spread out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strip off, put off 1a2) to put off (one's shelter), make a dash 1b) (Piel) to strip 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to strip of 1c2) to strip off 1c3) to flay 1d) (Hithpael) to strip oneself of

Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: fall upon, flay, invade, make an invasion, pull off, put off, make a road, run upon, rush, set, spoil, spread selves (abroad), strip (off, self). See also: Genesis 37:23; 1 Chronicles 14:9; Isaiah 32:11.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

בְּגָדָ֔י/ו beged H899 "treachery" N-mp | Suff

In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.

Definition: treachery, deceit

Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.

וְ/לָבַ֖שׁ lâbash H3847 "to clothe" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.

Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)

Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.

בְּגָדִ֣ים beged H899 "treachery" N-mp

Definition: treachery, deceit

אֲחֵרִ֑ים ʼachêr H312 "another" Adj

Means another or next in the original Hebrew, often referring to someone or something that follows or is different. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of people and events in the Bible.

Definition: 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different

Usage: Occurs in 161 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other man, following, next, strange. See also: Genesis 4:25; 1 Kings 13:10; Psalms 16:4.

וְ/הוֹצִ֤יא yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth

Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

הַ/דֶּ֨שֶׁן֙ deshen H1880 "ashes" Art | N-ms

This word refers to the ashes of sacrifices, mixed with fat, or to abundance and fertility, like the fatness of the land in Psalm 65. It symbolizes God's blessing and provision. The word is used to describe the richness of God's creation.

Definition: 1) fat ashes, fatness 1a) fatness 1a1) of fertility 1a2) of blessing (fig.) 1b) fat ashes (ashes of victims, mixed with the fat)

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: ashes, fatness. See also: Leviticus 1:16; Job 36:16; Psalms 36:9.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

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.

מִ/ח֣וּץ chûwts H2351 "outside" Prep | N-ms

This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.

Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside

Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.

לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֔ה machăneh H4264 "camp" Prep | N-cs

This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.

Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people

Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

מָק֖וֹם mâqôwm H4725 "place" N-ms

Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.

Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of

Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.

טָהֽוֹר ṭâhôwr H2889 "pure" Adj

Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.

Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)

Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.

Study Notes — Leviticus 6:4

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Leviticus 6:4 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 6:4
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:4
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 6:4
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:4
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:4

Context — Sins Requiring a Guilt Offering

2“If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor in regard to a deposit or security entrusted to him or stolen, or if he extorts his neighbor 3or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit—

4once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found,

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. 6Then he must bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 18:18	As for his father, he will die for his own iniquity, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother, and did what was wrong among his people.
2	Amos 3:10	“For they know not how to do right,” declares the LORD. “They store up violence and destruction in their citadels.”
3	Leviticus 5:3–4	Or 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. Or 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.
4	Isaiah 59:6	Their cobwebs cannot be made into clothing, and they cannot cover themselves with their works. Their deeds are sinful deeds, and acts of violence are in their hands.
5	Ezekiel 18:12	He oppresses the poor and needy; he commits robbery and does not restore a pledge. He lifts his eyes to idols; he commits abominations.
6	Zephaniah 1:9	On that day I will punish all who leap over the threshold, who fill the house of their master with violence and deceit.
7	Job 24:2	Men move boundary stones; they pasture stolen flocks.
8	Micah 2:2	They covet fields and seize them; they take away houses. They deprive a man of his home, a fellow man of his inheritance.
9	Job 20:19	For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build.
10	Genesis 21:25	But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,

Leviticus 6:4 Summary

This verse is talking about what happens when we sin and do something wrong. When we become guilty, we need to take responsibility for our actions and make things right, like returning something that doesn't belong to us or saying sorry to someone we hurt. This is similar to what God says in Exodus 22:1-4, where we must restore what has been taken. By doing so, we show that we are truly sorry and willing to make amends, and we can trust in God's forgiveness and restoration, as seen in 1 John 1:9, where God promises to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to become guilty in God's eyes?

According to Leviticus 6:4, becoming guilty means we have sinned and must take responsibility for our actions, making restitution as seen in this verse and also in Exodus 22:1-4, where God instructs the Israelites to restore what has been taken.

Why is restitution so important in this verse?

Restitution is important because it shows that we are truly sorry for our sin and willing to make things right, as seen in Leviticus 6:4-5, where the person must return what they have stolen and add a fifth of the value, similar to the principle in Numbers 5:7-8.

How does this verse apply to my life if I'm not a thief or don't have someone's deposit?

This verse applies to anyone who has sinned, as it emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and making things right, whether it's returning something that belongs to someone else or confessing our sin to God, as seen in 1 John 1:9.

What role does the priest play in this process of restitution?

The priest plays a role in the process of restitution as the one to whom the guilty person brings their guilt offering to the Lord, as seen in Leviticus 6:6, where the person must bring an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock to the priest, which is similar to the offerings described in Leviticus 4:1-5:13.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I need to take responsibility for my actions and make restitution?
How can I apply the principle of restitution in my relationships with others, whether it's returning something that belongs to them or apologizing for a hurt I've caused?
What does it mean to 'become guilty' in God's eyes, and how can I avoid this by living a life of obedience to Him?
In what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to making things right when I've sinned, and how can I trust in God's forgiveness and restoration?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:4

Then it shall be, because he hath sinned and is guilty,.... Owns his guilt through remorse of conscience, and makes a confession of it; or otherwise, upon conviction, without such confession he was

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:4

Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning therein: No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 6:4

Because he hath sinned, and is guilty. This guilt of his being manifested, either by his refusing to swear when called to it, as in some of the cases alleged; or by his voluntary confession upon remorse, whereby he reapeth this benefit, that he only restores the principal with the addition of a fifth part; whereas if he were convicted of his fault, he was to pay double, .

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:4

Leviticus 6:4 Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,Ver. 4. And is guilty.] Found guilty by a self-condemning conscience; which now, like Samson’ s wife, conceals not the riddle, but tells all; as she said of our Saviour in John 4:29.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 6:4

(4) Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty.—Better, And it shall come to pass, token he hath so sinned, and acknowledged his guilt. (See Leviticus 4:22.) That is, when he has committed any of the aforementioned offences, and denied the sin with an oath, but afterwards voluntarily acknowledges his guilt without having been found out. That he shall restore that . . . which he hath deceitfully gotten.—Better, then he shall restore, &c.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:4

(c) Leviticus 6:1-7 [Heb. 5:20–26]. Damage done to the property of another by fraud or violence This section of the laws regulating the Guilt-Offering has a special heading like that in Leviticus 5:14, introducing those laws, whereas the whole of the legislation with respect to the Sin-Offering has but one introductory heading in Leviticus 4:1. Many of these offences are dealt with in Exodus 22:7-13 where the legal procedure is set forth; here they are regarded as a trespass against the Lord, and a sacrifice is demanded. It is thought that the cases treated here are those which are disclosed by the evil doer voluntarily because he has repented of his sin. The actions in question are not done ‘unwittingly’ and if discovered are liable to be punished by the judges (Exodus 22). Hence it is supposed that the cases here referred to are those which would not have been discovered but for the offender’s own confession.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:4

4. He shall restore — Fruits mete for repentance are required before ceremonialism; mercy, or a right state of heart, before sacrifice.

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