Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They must make restitution for what they have failed to do in regard to the holy things, pay an additional penalty of a fifth of its value and give it all to the priest. The priest will make atonement for them with the ram as a guilt offering, and they will be forgiven. New Living Translation You must make restitution for the sacred property you have harmed by paying for the loss, plus an additional 20 percent. When you give the payment to the priest, he will purify you with the ram sacrificed as a guilt offering, making you right with the LORD, and you will be forgiven. English Standard Version He shall also make restitution for what he has done amiss in the holy thing and shall add a fifth to it and give it to the priest. And the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and he shall be forgiven. Berean Standard Bible Regarding any holy thing he has harmed, he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest, who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be forgiven. Berean Literal Bible And for that which he has sinned from the holy thing he shall repay, and its fifth he shall add on it, and he shall give it to the priest. And the priest shall make atonement upon him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it shall be forgiven for him. King James Bible And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him. New King James Version And he shall make restitution for the harm that he has done in regard to the holy thing, and shall add one-fifth to it and give it to the priest. So the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him. New American Standard Bible And he shall make restitution for that which he has sinned against the holy thing, and shall add to it a fifth part of it and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it will be forgiven him. NASB 1995 “He shall make restitution for that which he has sinned against the holy thing, and shall add to it a fifth part of it and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it will be forgiven him. NASB 1977 “And he shall make restitution for that which he has sinned against the holy thing, and shall add to it a fifth part of it, and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it shall be forgiven him. Legacy Standard Bible And he shall make restitution for that which he has sinned against the holy thing, and he shall add to it a fifth part of it and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it will be forgiven him. Amplified Bible He shall make restitution for the sin which he has committed against the holy thing, and shall add a fifth [of the ram’s value] to it, and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and he shall be forgiven. Berean Annotated Bible Regarding any holy thing he has harmed, he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest, who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be forgiven. Christian Standard Bible He is to make restitution for his sin regarding any holy thing, adding a fifth of its value to it, and give it to the priest. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf with the ram of the guilt offering, and he will be forgiven. Holman Christian Standard Bible He must make restitution for his sin regarding any holy thing, adding a fifth of its value to it, and give it to the priest. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf with the ram of the restitution offering, and he will be forgiven.” American Standard Version and he shall make restitution for that which he hath done amiss in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the trespass-offering, and he shall be forgiven. Contemporary English Version In addition, you must pay what you owe plus a fine of 20 percent. Then the priest will offer the ram as a sacrifice to make things right, and you will be forgiven. English Revised Version and he shall make restitution for that which he hath done amiss in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and he shall be forgiven. GOD'S WORD® Translation Pay for whatever holy things you used plus one-fifth more. Give it to the priest. So the priest will use the ram sacrificed for the guilt offering to make peace with the LORD for what you did wrong, and you will be forgiven. Good News Translation You must make the payments you have failed to hand over and must pay an additional 20 percent. You shall give it to the priest, and the priest shall offer the animal as a sacrifice for your sin, and you will be forgiven. International Standard Version He is to compensate for whatever sin he had committed concerning the sacred things of the LORD, add a fifth part to it, and give it to the priest. The priest is to make atonement for him with the ram as a sin offering and he'll be forgiven. NET Bible And whatever holy thing he violated he must restore and must add one fifth to it and give it to the priest. So the priest will make atonement on his behalf with the guilt offering ram and he will be forgiven." New Heart English Bible He shall make restitution for that which he has done wrong in the holy thing, and shall add a fifth part to it, and give it to the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and he will be forgiven. Webster's Bible Translation And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add to it the fifth part, and give it to the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass-offering, and it shall be forgiven him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleRegarding any holy thing he has harmed, he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest, who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be forgiven. World English Bible He shall make restitution for that which he has done wrong regarding the holy thing, and shall add a fifth part to it, and give it to the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and he will be forgiven. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd that which he has sinned against the holy thing he repays, and is adding to it its fifth, and has given it to the priest, and the priest makes atonement for him with the ram of the guilt-offering, and it has been forgiven him. Berean Literal Bible And for that which he has sinned from the holy thing he shall repay, and its fifth he shall add on it, and he shall give it to the priest. And the priest shall make atonement upon him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it shall be forgiven for him. Young's Literal Translation 'And that which he hath sinned against the holy thing he repayeth, and its fifth is adding to it, and hath given it to the priest, and the priest maketh atonement for him with the ram of the guilt-offering, and it hath been forgiven him. Smith's Literal Translation And what he sinned from the holy place he shall recompense, and he shall add its fifth upon it, and he gave it to the priest: and the priest shall expiate for him with the ram of the trespass, and it was forgiven to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall make good the damage itself which he hath done, and shall add the fifth part besides, delivering it to the priest, who shall pray for him, offering the ram, and it shall be forgiven him. Catholic Public Domain Version And he shall make restitution for the damage that he has brought, and he shall add a fifth part more, delivering it to the priest, who shall pray for him while offering the ram, and he shall be released from it. New American Bible The wrongdoer shall also restore what has been misused of the sacred objects, adding a fifth of its value, and give this to the priest. Thus the priest shall make atonement for the person with the ram of the reparation offering, so that the individual may be forgiven. New Revised Standard Version And you shall make restitution for the holy thing in which you were remiss, and shall add one-fifth to it and give it to the priest. The priest shall make atonement on your behalf with the ram of the guilt offering, and you shall be forgiven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sinner shall make amends for the harm that he has done in the holy thing, and shall add a fifth part to it and give it to the priest; and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering and it shall be forgiven him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he who sins from holy things shall pay and he will add a fifth of it to it and he will give it to the Priest, and the Priest shall atone for him with a ram of offering, and it shall be forgiven to him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall make restitution for that which he hath done amiss in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt-offering, and he shall be forgiven. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall make compensation for that wherein he has sinned in the holy things; and he shall add the fifth part to it, and give it to the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of transgression, and his sin shall be forgiven him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws for Guilt Offerings…15“If someone acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s holy things, he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock, of proper value in silver shekels according to the sanctuary shekel; it is a guilt offering. 16Regarding any holy thing he has harmed, he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest, who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be forgiven. 17If someone sins and violates any of the LORD’s commandments even though he was unaware, he is guilty and shall bear his punishment.… Cross References Regarding any holy thing he has harmed, Leviticus 22:14-16 If anyone eats a sacred offering in error, he must add a fifth to its value and give the sacred offering to the priest. / The priests must not profane the sacred offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD / by allowing the people to eat the sacred offerings and thus to bear the punishment for guilt. For I am the LORD who sanctifies them.” Numbers 5:6-7 “Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty / 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. he must make restitution Exodus 22:1-4 “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. … Leviticus 6:4-5 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, / or 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. by adding a fifth of its value to it Leviticus 27:13 If, however, the owner decides to redeem the animal, he must add a fifth to its value. Leviticus 27:15 But if he who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will belong to him. Leviticus 27:19 And if the one who consecrated the field decides to redeem it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it shall belong to him. and giving it to the priest, Numbers 5:8 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. Numbers 18:19 All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring.” Numbers 18:8-10 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. who will make atonement on his behalf Leviticus 4:20 He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven. Numbers 15:25-26 The 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. / Then the whole congregation of Israel and the foreigners residing among them will be forgiven, since it happened to all the people unintentionally. with the ram as a guilt offering, Numbers 6:12-14 He must rededicate his time of separation to the LORD and bring a year-old male lamb as a guilt offering. But the preceding days shall not be counted, because his separation was defiled. / Now this is the law of the Nazirite when his time of separation is complete: He must be brought to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / and he is to present an offering to the LORD of an unblemished year-old male lamb as a burnt offering, an unblemished year-old female lamb as a sin offering, and an unblemished ram as a peace offering— Leviticus 7:1-7 “Now this is the law of the guilt offering, which is most holy: / The guilt offering must be slaughtered in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, and the priest shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar. / And all the fat from it shall be offered: the fat tail, the fat that covers the entrails, … and he will be forgiven. Leviticus 4:26 He 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. Numbers 15:27-28 Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering. / And 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. Treasury of Scripture And he shall make amends for the harm that he has done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it to the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him. make Leviticus 22:14 And if a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly, then he shall put the fifth part thereof unto it, and shall give it unto the priest with the holy thing. Exodus 22:1,3,4 If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep… Psalm 69:4 They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away. the fifth Leviticus 6:4,5 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, … Leviticus 27:13,15,27,31 But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth part thereof unto thy estimation… Numbers 5:7 Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed. and the priest Leviticus 5:6,10,13 And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin… Leviticus 4:26 And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an atonement for him as concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him. Hebrews 9:13,14 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: … Jump to Previous Add Amends Amiss Atonement Failed Fifth Forgiven Guilt Guilt-Offering Harm Holy Offering Part Priest Ram Regard Restitution Sinned Thereto Trespass Trespass-Offering WrongJump to Next Add Amends Amiss Atonement Failed Fifth Forgiven Guilt Guilt-Offering Harm Holy Offering Part Priest Ram Regard Restitution Sinned Thereto Trespass Trespass-Offering WrongLeviticus 5 1. He who sins in concealing his knowledge2. in touching an unclean thing 4. or in making an oath 6. His trespass offering, of the flock 7. of fowls 11. or of flour 14. The trespass offering in sacrilege 17. and in sins of ignorance Regarding any holy thing he has harmed This phrase refers to the sacred items or offerings dedicated to God, which could include tithes, sacrifices, or other consecrated objects. In the context of ancient Israel, these holy things were set apart for worship and service to God, and any misuse or desecration was considered a serious offense. The holiness of these items underscores the importance of maintaining purity and reverence in worship practices, as seen in other passages like Exodus 30:37-38 and Numbers 18:32. he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering and he will be forgiven Persons / Places / Events 1. The OffenderAn individual who has sinned unintentionally concerning the holy things of the LORD. 2. The Priest The mediator who performs the atonement ritual on behalf of the offender. 3. Holy Things Items or practices dedicated to God, which the offender has mishandled or neglected. 4. Guilt Offering (Asham) A specific type of offering required for atonement, involving a ram. 5. Restitution The act of making amends, including adding a fifth of the value to the restitution. Teaching Points The Importance of RestitutionRestitution is a tangible expression of repentance and responsibility. It demonstrates a commitment to making things right with God and others. Understanding Holy Things Recognize the sacredness of what is dedicated to God. This includes our time, resources, and actions, which should be handled with reverence. Role of the Priest In the Old Testament, the priest acted as a mediator. Today, Jesus is our High Priest, who intercedes for us and provides ultimate atonement. The Principle of Atonement Atonement involves both confession and action. It is not enough to acknowledge wrongdoing; one must also take steps to correct it. Forgiveness and Restoration God's forgiveness is available through the prescribed means of atonement. This points to the ultimate forgiveness found in Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 5:16?2. How does Leviticus 5:16 emphasize the importance of restitution in our lives? 3. What does "make restitution for what he has failed to do" teach us? 4. How does Leviticus 5:16 connect with Jesus' teachings on repentance and restitution? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of restitution in modern relationships? 6. Why is adding a fifth to the restitution significant in Leviticus 5:16? 7. What does Leviticus 5:16 reveal about God's expectations for restitution and atonement? 8. How does Leviticus 5:16 reflect the importance of guilt offerings in ancient Israelite society? 9. Why is a 20% penalty added to restitution in Leviticus 5:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 5? 11. What does it mean that Jesus mediates for us? 12. Was a rope tied to the high priest inside? 13. What is a trespass offering? 14. How does calling Jesus 'the Lamb of God' who removes sin (John 1:29) fit with conflicting Old Testament sacrificial laws? What Does Leviticus 5:16 Mean Concerning any holy thing he has harmed“Regarding any holy thing he has harmed…” (Leviticus 5:16) • God had set apart certain items, tithes, and portions of sacrifices for His own use (Leviticus 22:2–3; Numbers 18:8–9). • To misuse, withhold, or damage what belongs to the Lord was treated as robbing God Himself (Malachi 3:8). • Even unintentional sin defiled the worshiper and the sanctuary, requiring immediate attention (Leviticus 4:2). He must make restitution • The offender is first called to repay what was lost or damaged. Restitution is a tangible confession that sin costs something (Exodus 22:1; Luke 19:8). • By restoring the exact value, the worshiper acknowledges God’s ownership and justice (Psalm 24:1). Adding a fifth of its value • “…by adding a fifth of its value to it…” • A 20 percent surcharge emphasized the seriousness of the offense (Leviticus 6:5; Numbers 5:7). • This extra amount served both as a penalty and a safeguard against treating sin lightly—there is always more lost through sin than what first appears (Proverbs 14:12). Giving it to the priest • “…and giving it to the priest…” • The restitution went to God’s representative (Numbers 5:8; Deuteronomy 18:1–5). • By placing the payment in the priest’s hands, the sinner publicly acknowledged that the debt was owed to the Lord, not merely to another human (Hebrews 5:1). The priest will make atonement with the ram as a guilt offering • “who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering…” • Restitution alone could not cleanse sin; a substitutionary sacrifice was essential (Leviticus 5:14–15; 7:1–7). • The ram stood in the sinner’s place, foreshadowing the perfect sacrifice of Christ, “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29; Hebrews 9:22; 1 Peter 3:18). He will be forgiven • “…and he will be forgiven.” • When restitution and sacrifice were complete, God promised full pardon (Leviticus 4:20; Psalm 103:12). • This forgiveness restored fellowship with God and allowed the worshiper to rejoin the covenant community’s worship (Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:9). Summary Leviticus 5:16 teaches that sin against God’s holy things demands both restitution and a blood sacrifice. Returning what was taken, adding an extra fifth, and bringing a guilt-offering ram underscored the costliness of sin and God’s righteous claim on all that is His. Yet in His grace, the same God provided a path to full forgiveness through the priestly atonement—pointing ahead to the ultimate restitution and sacrifice accomplished by Christ on the cross. (16) And he shall make amends.--As the sacrifice was simply to atone for the transgression, the offender was in the first place to make restitution of the full value of the principal which he had inadvertently appropriated.And shall add the fifth part thereto.--Besides paying the principal, the fifth part of the value of the holy property thus restored is to be added to the original amount. According to the rules which obtained in the time of Christ, the principal was estimated as four-fifths of the whole, and the lacking one-fifth was added. Thus, for instance, if the offender had consumed holy things to the value of four shekels, he had to pay five shekels, the fifth being added to the four. This, according to our mode of reckoning, is one-fourth. No distinction is here made whether the offender be the high priest, a prince, or a private individual. Hebrew Regarding any holy thingהַקֹּ֜דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity he has harmed, חָטָ֨א (ḥā·ṭā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn he must make restitution יְשַׁלֵּ֗ם (yə·šal·lêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate by adding יוֹסֵ֣ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment a fifth חֲמִֽישִׁתוֹ֙ (ḥă·mî·ši·ṯōw) Number - ordinal feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth of its value to it עָלָ֔יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and giving וְנָתַ֥ן (wə·nā·ṯan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set it to the priest, לַכֹּהֵ֑ן (lak·kō·hên) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest [who] וְהַכֹּהֵ֗ן (wə·hak·kō·hên) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest will make atonement יְכַפֵּ֥ר (yə·ḵap·pêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel on his behalf עָלָ֛יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against with the ram בְּאֵ֥יל (bə·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree as a guilt offering, הָאָשָׁ֖ם (hā·’ā·šām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 817: Guilt, a fault, a sin-offering and he will be forgiven. וְנִסְלַ֥ח (wə·nis·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5545: To forgive, pardon Links Leviticus 5:16 NIVLeviticus 5:16 NLT Leviticus 5:16 ESV Leviticus 5:16 NASB Leviticus 5:16 KJV Leviticus 5:16 BibleApps.com Leviticus 5:16 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 5:16 Chinese Bible Leviticus 5:16 French Bible Leviticus 5:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 5:16 He shall make restitution for that which (Le Lv Lev.) |
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