Numbers 15:27
Numbers 15:27 in Multiple Translations
Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering.
¶ And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she goat of the first year for a sin offering.
And if one person sin unwittingly, then he shall offer a she-goat a year old for a sin-offering.
And if one person does wrong, without being conscious of it, then let him give a she-goat of the first year for a sin-offering.
In the case of an individual who sins without meaning to—they are to present a one-year-old female goat as a sin offering.
But if any one person sinne through ignorance, then he shall bring a shee goate of a yeere olde for a sinne offring.
'And if one person sin in ignorance, then he hath brought near a she-goat, daughter of a year, for a sin-offering;
“‘If a person sins unwittingly, then he shall offer a female goat a year old for a sin offering.
And if any soul shall sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she-goat of the first year for a sin-offering.
But if one soul shall sin ignorantly, he shall offer a she goat of a year old for his sin.
If one person commits a sin without realizing that he was sinning, that person must bring to me a female goat to be an offering to enable me to forgive that person for the sins that person has committed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 15:27
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Numbers 15:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אִם
נֶ֥פֶשׁ
אַחַ֖ת
תֶּחֱטָ֣א
בִ/שְׁגָגָ֑ה
וְ/הִקְרִ֛יבָה
עֵ֥ז
בַּת
שְׁנָתָ֖/הּ
לְ/חַטָּֽאת
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj | Conj
נֶ֥פֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs
אַחַ֖ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
תֶּחֱטָ֣א
châṭâʼ
H2398
to sin
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
בִ/שְׁגָגָ֑ה
shᵉgâgâh
H7684
unintentionally
Prep | N-fs
וְ/הִקְרִ֛יבָה
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Hiphil-3fs
עֵ֥ז
ʻêz
H5795
goat
N-fs
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
שְׁנָתָ֖/הּ
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs | Suff
לְ/חַטָּֽאת
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 15:27
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj | Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
נֶ֥פֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
אַחַ֖ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
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.
תֶּחֱטָ֣א
châṭâʼ
H2398
"to sin"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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.
בִ/שְׁגָגָ֑ה
shᵉgâgâh
H7684
"unintentionally"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means to sin unintentionally or make a mistake without realizing it, like in Leviticus 4:2 where it talks about sinning through ignorance. It emphasizes accidental wrongdoing. This concept is important in the Bible.
Definition: 1) sin, sin of error or inadvertence, inadvertent sin 1a) error
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: error, ignorance, at unawares; unwittingly. See also: Leviticus 4:2; Numbers 15:27; Ecclesiastes 10:5.
וְ/הִקְרִ֛יבָה
qârab
H7126
"to present"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3fs
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
עֵ֥ז
ʻêz
H5795
"goat"
N-fs
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.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
שְׁנָתָ֖/הּ
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs | Suff
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
לְ/חַטָּֽאת
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Prep | N-fs
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 15:27
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 15:27
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 15:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 15:27
- Sermons on Numbers 15:27
Context — Offerings for Unintentional Sins
25The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD a food offering and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin.
26Then the whole congregation of Israel and the foreigners residing among them will be forgiven, since it happened to all the people unintentionally.
27Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering.
28And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who erred by sinning unintentionally; and when atonement has been made for him, he will be forgiven. 29You shall have the same law for the one who acts in error, whether he is a native-born Israelite or a foreigner residing among you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 4:27–28 | And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt. When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin. |
| 2 | Acts 17:30 | Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. |
| 3 | Acts 3:17 | And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 1:13 | I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. |
Numbers 15:27 Summary
This verse in Numbers 15:27 teaches us that even when we sin without realizing it, we still need to make things right with God. To do this, the Israelites were instructed to offer a year-old female goat as a sin offering, which symbolized a perfect and unblemished sacrifice. This points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died to forgive our sins, as seen in John 1:29 and Romans 3:24-25. By acknowledging and seeking forgiveness for our unintentional sin, we can experience the joy of forgiveness and a deeper relationship with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between intentional and unintentional sin in the Bible?
In Numbers 15:27, unintentional sin refers to sin committed without realizing it, whereas intentional sin is a deliberate choice to disobey God's commands, as seen in Numbers 15:30-31, which highlights the seriousness of presumptuous sin.
Why is a sin offering required for unintentional sin?
A sin offering is required for unintentional sin to demonstrate the seriousness of sin, even when committed unintentionally, and to provide a means of atonement, as seen in Leviticus 4:1-35, which outlines the procedures for sin offerings.
How does this verse relate to the concept of forgiveness in the Bible?
This verse shows that forgiveness is available for unintentional sin, just as it is for intentional sin, through the sacrifice of a sin offering, as seen in Psalm 32:1-2, which highlights the joy of forgiveness, and in 1 John 1:9, which promises forgiveness through confession.
What is the significance of the year-old female goat in this verse?
The year-old female goat represents a perfect and unblemished sacrifice, which is a foreshadowing of the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 9:11-14, which highlights the superiority of Christ's sacrifice over the Old Testament sacrifices.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the principle of seeking forgiveness for unintentional sin in my own life, and what are some areas where I may be sinning unintentionally?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, particularly in relation to His desire for holiness and His provision for forgiveness?
- In what ways can I demonstrate a willingness to acknowledge and make amends for unintentional sin, just as the Israelites did in Numbers 15:25-26?
- How does the concept of a sin offering for unintentional sin point to the need for a Savior, and what does this reveal about humanity's relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:27
And if any soul sin through ignorance,.... Any private or particular person, by breaking any of the above commands, or any other, not rightly understanding them, or not adverting: to the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:27
And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she goat of the first year for a sin offering.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 15:27
(27) And if any soul sin through ignorance.—There is no restriction here, as in Leviticus 4:27, to sins of commission.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 15:27
22–31. Propitiation for inadvertent transgressions—(a) Numbers 15:22-36 committed by the congregation as a whole; (b) Numbers 15:27-29 by individuals. To these is added the provision that deliberate transgressions cannot be atoned for (Numbers 15:30-31). Another set of laws relating to inadvertent transgressions, apparently dating from a different period, is found in Leviticus 4, Leviticus 5; it is more elaborate, dealing with four classes of persons—the high priest, the congregation, a prince, and a private individual.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 15:27
ALTAR RITUAL, Numbers 15:1-29.The chief peculiarity of this supplement is, that it is not to be obligatory in the wilderness, but in the land of your habitations, that is, Canaan.
Sermons on Numbers 15:27
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Revival on the Isle of Lewis by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a revival that took place in a parish. The revival began when four young girls, aged 16, prayed for their head |
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Repentance - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, Derek Prince discusses the importance of repentance in the message of salvation. He highlights the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner who prepared the heart |
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A Spirit Hath Not Flesh and Bones by Tim Keller | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the message of Easter, which is that by uniting with Jesus Christ, believers will miss out on nothing. He encourages the congregation to rel |
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Great Commission by John Stott | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Great Commission as recorded by Matthew, Luke, and John. The five aspects of the Great Commission, as summarized by Luke, are: proclamatio |
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Shocking Youth Message Stuns Hearers by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher questions why so many people claim to have encountered Jesus Christ but are not permanently changed. He emphasizes the importance of genuine transforma |
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(Covenant Word Ministries) Servant of Sin by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a rainy day when he was surprised to find a church full of people despite the bad weather. As he began to preach, a drunk man desperately trie |
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Americas Only Hope by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher expresses deep concern and sorrow for the state of the country and the erosion of freedom of speech. He recounts a powerful experience where he witness |