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It must be offered along with its prescribed grain offering and liquid offering and with one male goat for a sin offering. <a href="/esv/numbers/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> then if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, all the congregation shall offer one bull from the herd for a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the rule, and one male goat for a sin offering. <a href="/bsb/numbers/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. <a href="/kjv/numbers/15.htm">King James Bible</a> Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/15.htm">New King James Version</a> then it will be, if it is unintentionally committed, without the knowledge of the congregation, that the whole congregation shall offer one young bull as a burnt offering, as a sweet aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one kid of the goats as a sin offering. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> then it shall be, if it is done unintentionally, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one bull as a burnt offering, as a soothing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one male goat as a sin offering. <a href="/nasb/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> then it shall be, if it is done unintentionally, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one bull for a burnt offering, as a soothing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> then it shall be, if it is done unintentionally, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one bull for a burnt offering, as a soothing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering, and its libation, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering. <a href="/lsb/numbers/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> then it will be, if it is done unintentionally, hidden from the sight of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one bull from the herd for a burnt offering as a soothing aroma to Yahweh, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the legal judgment, and one male goat for a sin offering. <a href="/amp/numbers/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> then it shall be, if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bull as a burnt offering, as a sweet and soothing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one male goat as a sin offering. <a href="/csb/numbers/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and if it was done unintentionally without the community’s awareness, the entire community is to prepare one young bull for a burnt offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and if it was done unintentionally without the community&#8217s awareness, the entire community is to prepare one young bull for a burnt offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. <a href="/asv/numbers/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> then it shall be, if it be done unwittingly, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt-offering, for a sweet savor unto Jehovah, with the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof, according to the ordinance, and one he-goat for a sin-offering. <a href="/cev/numbers/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If all of you disobey one of my laws without knowing it, you must offer a bull as a sacrifice to please me, together with a grain sacrifice, a wine offering, and a goat as a sacrifice for sin. <a href="/erv/numbers/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> then it shall be, if it be done unwittingly, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with the meal offering thereof, and the drink offering thereof, according to the ordinance, and one he-goat for a sin offering. <a href="/gwt/numbers/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If it was unintentional and no one else knows about it, the whole community must sacrifice a young bull as a burnt offering, a soothing aroma to the LORD, along with the proper grain and wine offerings, and a male goat as an offering for sin. <a href="/gnt/numbers/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> If the mistake was made because of the ignorance of the community, they are to offer a bull as a burnt offering, an odor that pleases the LORD, with the proper grain offering and wine offering. In addition, they are to offer a male goat as a sin offering. <a href="/isv/numbers/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> When anything is done without the knowledge of the congregation, the entire community is to offer one young bull for a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, along with its meal and drink offerings offered according to procedure, and one male goat for a sin offering. <a href="/msb/numbers/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. <a href="/net/numbers/15.htm">NET Bible</a> then if anything is done unintentionally without the knowledge of the community, the whole community must prepare one young bull for a burnt offering--for a pleasing aroma to the LORD--along with its grain offering and its customary drink offering, and one male goat for a purification offering. <a href="/nheb/numbers/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> then it shall be, if it be done unwittingly, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bull for a burnt offering, for a pleasant aroma to the LORD, with the meal offering of it, and the drink offering of it, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering. <a href="/wbt/numbers/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then it shall be, if aught shall be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt-offering, for a sweet savor to the LORD, with his meat-offering, and his drink-offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin-offering. <a href="/web/numbers/15.htm">World English Bible</a> then it shall be, if it was done unwittingly, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bull for a burnt offering, for a pleasant aroma to Yahweh, with its meal offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> then it has been, if from the eyes of the congregation it has been done through ignorance, that all the congregation has prepared one bullock, a son of the herd, for a burnt-offering, for refreshing fragrance to YHWH, and its present, and its drink-offering, according to the ordinance, and one kid of the goats for a sin-offering. <a href="/ylt/numbers/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> then it hath been, if from the eyes of the company it hath been done in ignorance, that all the company have prepared one bullock, a son of the herd, for a burnt-offering, for sweet fragrance to Jehovah, and its present, and its libation, according to the ordinance, and one kid of the goats for a sin-offering. <a href="/slt/numbers/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it was if from the eyes of the assembly there was done in error, all the assembly did a bullock, the son of a cow, for a burnt-offering, for an odor of sweetness to Jehovah, and its gift and its libation, according to judgment, and one he goat of the goats for sin.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the multitude have forgotten to do it: they shall offer a calf out of the herd, a holocaust for a most sweet savour to the Lord, and the sacrifice and libations thereof, as the ceremonies require, and a buck goat for sin: <a href="/cpdv/numbers/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and if the multitude will have forgotten to do it, then they shall offer a calf from the herd, a holocaust as a most sweet odor to the Lord, and its sacrifice and libations, just as the ceremonies ask, and a he-goat for sin. <a href="/nabre/numbers/15.htm">New American Bible</a> if it was done inadvertently without the community’s knowledge, the whole community shall sacrifice one bull from the herd as a burnt offering of pleasing aroma to the LORD, along with its prescribed grain offering and libation, as well as one he-goat as a purification offering. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> then if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, the whole congregation shall offer one young bull for a burnt offering, a pleasing odor to the LORD, together with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then it shall be, if the error was committed in the presence of the congregation, all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour to the LORD, with its meal offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance thereof, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if the error was done before the eyes of the assembly, all of the assembly shall bring one bull, a son of a herd for a burnt offering, for a fragrance of savor to LORD JEHOVAH and its meal offering and its drink offering, according to its rule, and one kid of goats for sin.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> then it shall be, if it be done in error by the congregation, it being hid from their eyes, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt-offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD--with the meal-offering thereof, and the drink-offering thereof, according to the ordinance--and one he-goat for a sin-offering. <a href="/sep/numbers/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> then it shall come to pass, if a trespass be committed unwillingly, unknown to the congregation, then shall all the congregation offer a calf of the herd without blemish for a whole-burnt-offering of sweet savour to the Lord, and its meat-offering and its drink-offering according to the ordinance, and one kid of the goats for a sin-offering. <a href="/parallel/numbers/15-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=4855" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/15.htm">Offerings for Unintentional Sins</a> …23all that the LORD has commanded you through Moses from the day the LORD gave them and continuing through the generations to come— 24<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">and if</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ne·‘eś·ṯāh (V-Nifal-Perf-3fs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">it was done</a> <a href="/hebrew/7684.htm" title="7684: liš·ḡā·ḡāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Sin of error or inadvertance. From shagag; a mistake or inadvertent transgression.">unintentionally</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: mê·‘ê·nê (Prep-m:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">without the knowledge</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: hā·‘ê·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">of the congregation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">then the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: hā·‘ê·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">congregation</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">is to prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/6499.htm" title="6499: par (N-ms) -- Young bull, steer. Or par; from parar; a bullock.">young bull</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: bā·qār (N-ms) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: lə·‘ō·lāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">as a burnt offering,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5207.htm" title="5207: nî·ḥō·aḥ (N-ms) -- A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing. Or niychoach; from nuwach; properly, restful, i.e. Pleasant; abstractly, delight.">a pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7381.htm" title="7381: lə·rê·aḥ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- To smell, perceive odor. From ruwach; odor.">aroma</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: ū·min·ḥā·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">with its grain offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/5262.htm" title="5262: wə·nis·kōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A libation, a cast idol. Or necek; from nacak; a libation; also a cast idol.">and drink offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: kam·miš·pāṭ (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">according to the regulation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and one</a> <a href="/hebrew/8163.htm" title="8163: ū·śə·‘îr- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun. Or sabir; from sa'ar; shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun.">male goat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5795.htm" title="5795: ‘iz·zîm (N-fp) -- Female goat. From azaz; a she-goat, but masculine in plural."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2403.htm" title="2403: lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Or chattacth; from chata'; an offence, and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also an offender.">as a sin offering.</a> 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 an offering made by fire and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/4-13.htm">Leviticus 4:13-21</a> Now if the whole congregation of Israel strays unintentionally and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly so that they violate any of the LORD’s commandments and incur guilt by doing what is forbidden, / 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. / The elders of the congregation are to lay their hands on the bull’s head before the LORD, and it shall be slaughtered before the LORD. ... <a href="/leviticus/5-15.htm">Leviticus 5:15-19</a> “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. / 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. / If someone sins and violates any of the LORD’s commandments even though he was unaware, he is guilty and shall bear his punishment. ... <a href="/leviticus/4-22.htm">Leviticus 4:22-26</a> When a leader sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the commandments of the LORD his God, he incurs guilt. / When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering. ... <a href="/leviticus/4-27.htm">Leviticus 4:27-31</a> 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. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering. ... <a href="/leviticus/4-2.htm">Leviticus 4:2-3</a> “Tell the Israelites to do as follows with one who sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s commandments and does what is forbidden by them: / 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. <a href="/hebrews/9-7.htm">Hebrews 9:7</a> But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. <a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a> According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. <a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Hebrews 10:26-27</a> If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries. <a href="/acts/3-17.htm">Acts 3:17</a> And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30</a> Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. <a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">1 Timothy 1:13</a> I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a> Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. <a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7-9</a> But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. / If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a> God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Romans 5:20</a> The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet smell to the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering.if ought<a href="/leviticus/4-13.htm">Leviticus 4:13</a> And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty;without.<a href="/leviticus/4-14.htm">Leviticus 4:14-21</a> When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation… with his<a href="/numbers/15-8.htm">Numbers 15:8-10</a> And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt offering, or for a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace offerings unto the LORD: … manner, or, ordinance.<a href="/numbers/28-15.htm">Numbers 28:15</a> And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.<a href="/leviticus/4-23.htm">Leviticus 4:23</a> Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish:<a href="/2_chronicles/29-21.htm">2 Chronicles 29:21-24</a> And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of the LORD… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Aroma</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-31.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/numbers/15-11.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/numbers/15-11.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/numbers/15-8.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/numbers/15-8.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/15-10.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/numbers/15-10.htm">Drink-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">Error</a> <a href="/numbers/14-10.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/numbers/5-13.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-14.htm">Ignorance</a> <a href="/numbers/15-11.htm">Kid</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Savor</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Savour</a> <a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/numbers/8-12.htm">Sin-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/numbers/13-32.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">Unwittingly</a> <a href="/numbers/15-11.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Aroma</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/numbers/23-2.htm">Bull</a> <a href="/numbers/23-2.htm">Bullock</a> <a href="/numbers/16-39.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/numbers/23-6.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-5.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/numbers/15-25.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/20-5.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/numbers/28-7.htm">Drink-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/15-25.htm">Error</a> <a href="/numbers/15-39.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-4.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/numbers/15-25.htm">Ignorance</a> <a href="/numbers/28-15.htm">Kid</a> <a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Savor</a> <a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Savour</a> <a href="/numbers/15-25.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/numbers/15-25.htm">Sin-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/numbers/18-10.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/15-26.htm">Unwittingly</a> <a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 15</div>1. <a href="/numbers/15-1.htm">The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering</a> 14. <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">The stranger is under the same law</a> 17. <a href="/numbers/15-17.htm">The law of the first of the dough</a> 22. <a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">The sacrifice for sins of ignorance</a> 30. <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">The punishment of presumption</a> 32. <a href="/numbers/15-32.htm">He who violated the Sabbath is stoned</a> 37. <a href="/numbers/15-37.htm">The law of tassels</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation This phrase addresses sins committed unintentionally, highlighting the distinction between intentional and unintentional sins in the Mosaic Law. Unintentional sins are those committed out of ignorance or error, not out of willful disobedience. The concept of unintentional sin underscores the importance of awareness and knowledge of God's laws. In the broader biblical context, this reflects the human condition of fallibility and the need for divine grace. The congregation's lack of knowledge implies a collective responsibility, emphasizing the communal nature of Israel's covenant relationship with God.then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering The young bull as a burnt offering signifies atonement and dedication to God. Burnt offerings were entirely consumed by fire, symbolizing complete surrender to God's will. The use of a young bull, a valuable and significant sacrifice, indicates the seriousness of the sin and the community's collective responsibility. This offering serves as a means of restoring the relationship between the congregation and God, highlighting the need for communal repentance and reconciliation.a pleasing aroma to the LORD The phrase "a pleasing aroma" is a recurring motif in the Old Testament, signifying God's acceptance of the sacrifice. It reflects the idea that the offering, when made with a sincere heart, is agreeable to God. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to live lives that are a "fragrant offering" to God (<a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a>). The pleasing aroma symbolizes divine satisfaction and the restoration of fellowship between God and His people.with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation The inclusion of a grain offering and drink offering alongside the burnt offering follows the prescribed regulations in Levitical law. The grain offering, often made of fine flour, oil, and frankincense, represents the fruits of human labor and dedication to God. The drink offering, typically wine, symbolizes joy and celebration in God's presence. Together, these offerings complement the burnt offering, providing a holistic act of worship and devotion, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty.and one male goat as a sin offering The male goat as a sin offering specifically addresses the expiation of sin. In Levitical law, the sin offering was essential for atonement, symbolizing the removal of sin and impurity. The use of a male goat highlights the substitutionary aspect of the sacrifice, prefiguring the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the "Lamb of God" who takes away the sin of the world (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>). This offering underscores the necessity of bloodshed for the forgiveness of sins, a theme that runs throughout Scripture and finds fulfillment in the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_congregation_of_israel.htm">The Congregation of Israel</a> Refers to the collective body of the Israelites, who are bound by the covenant with God and are responsible for maintaining the laws given to them. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who provides the laws and statutes for His people to follow. 3. <a href="/topical/u/unintentional_sin.htm">Unintentional Sin</a> An act committed by the congregation without awareness or intent, highlighting the need for atonement even when sin is not deliberate. 4. <a href="/topical/b/burnt_offering.htm">Burnt Offering</a> A sacrificial offering made to God, symbolizing atonement and dedication, meant to be a "pleasing aroma" to the LORD. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sin_offering.htm">Sin Offering</a> A specific sacrifice made to atone for sin, emphasizing the need for purification and forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> Even unintentional sins require atonement, underscoring the holiness of God and the seriousness with which He views sin. <a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a> The entire congregation is held accountable for unintentional sins, teaching us the importance of communal responsibility and intercession. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacrifice.htm">The Role of Sacrifice</a> Sacrifices in the Old Testament point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who atones for our sins once and for all. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_forgiveness.htm">God’s Provision for Forgiveness</a> God provides a means for forgiveness and restoration, demonstrating His mercy and desire for a reconciled relationship with His people. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_intentionality.htm">Living with Intentionality</a> As believers, we are called to live with awareness and intentionality, seeking to align our lives with God’s will and avoiding sin.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 15</a> <a href="/q/do_sacrifices_for_unintentional_sins_conflict_with_god's_mercy.htm">Numbers 15:24–29: If unintentional sins still require sacrifices, does this conflict with the notion of a merciful God who judges intent? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_balaam's_differing_portrayals.htm">How should we address the seeming discrepancy between Balaam's portrayal here in Numbers 24 and other biblical texts that condemn him (e.g., 2 Peter 2:15)?</a> <a href="/q/how_feasible_were_30,000_sacrifices.htm">How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_hear_us_if_we_ask_by_his_will.htm">Why is the law insufficient for our salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) By ignorance.--The word shegagah is used to denote transgressions committed unwittingly in contrast to sins committed presumptuously (<a href="/numbers/15-30.htm" title="But the soul that does ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproaches the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.">Numbers 15:30</a>). (See <a href="/leviticus/4-2.htm" title="Speak to the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:">Leviticus 4:2</a> and Note.) Provision had already been made in Leviticus 4 for sins of commission committed unwittingly by the whole congregation, but no provision appears to have been made for the guilt contracted in the case of sins of omission. It is possible, also, that in this place transgressions committed by an individual, but affecting the whole of the congregation, may be included. In <a href="/leviticus/4-14.htm" title="When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation.">Leviticus 4:14</a> a young bullock is appointed as a sin offering; in the present case a young bullock is appointed for a burnt offering and a kid of the goats for a sin offering. It must be remembered, moreover, that the commandments delivered in this chapter have express reference to the land of Canaan, whereas many of the commandments previously delivered had already become obligatory.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - If ought be committed. Rather, "if it be committed," i.e., the non-observance of "all these commandments." It cannot, however, be necessary to suppose that a falling away from the whole body of the Mosaic legislation is here intended; such an apostasy could not happen by oversight, and if it did, the remedy provided would seem much too slight for the occasion. The analogy of the provision which follows (verse 27), and of the parallel provisions in <a href="/leviticus/4-2.htm">Leviticus 4:2, 13</a>, points clearly to the neglect of any one of the Divine commandments. One young bullock for a burnt offering. In the case of a sin of commission done ignorantly, the bullock was treated as a sin offering (<a href="/leviticus/4-14.htm">Leviticus 4:14, 20</a>), for in that case the expiation of guilt incurred is the prominent point in the atonement; in this case it is the necessity of a fresh self-dedication to the Lord. According to the manner, כַּמִּשְׁפָט, according to the ordinance given above. One kid of the goats for a sin offering. This was no doubt offered first, because expiation must precede self-oblation, but the bullock is mentioned first as forming the principal part of the sacrifice. The kid was probably treated according to the regulations of <a href="/leviticus/4-14.htm">Leviticus 4:14</a>, sq. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/15-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and if אִ֣ם (’im) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not it was done נֶעֶשְׂתָ֣ה (ne·‘eś·ṯāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make unintentionally לִשְׁגָגָה֒ (liš·ḡā·ḡāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7684.htm">Strong's 7684: </a> A mistake, inadvertent transgression without the knowledge מֵעֵינֵ֣י (mê·‘ê·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - cdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain of the congregation, הָעֵדָה֮ (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> A stated assemblage then the whole כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every congregation הָעֵדָ֡ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> A stated assemblage is to prepare וְעָשׂ֣וּ (wə·‘ā·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make one אֶחָ֨ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first young bull פַּ֣ר (par) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6499.htm">Strong's 6499: </a> Young bull, steer as a burnt offering, לְעֹלָ֜ה (lə·‘ō·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> Whole burnt offering a pleasing נִיחֹ֙חַ֙ (nî·ḥō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing aroma לְרֵ֤יחַ (lə·rê·aḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7381.htm">Strong's 7381: </a> To smell, perceive odor to the LORD, לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel with its grain offering וּמִנְחָת֥וֹ (ū·min·ḥā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering and drink offering וְנִסְכּ֖וֹ (wə·nis·kōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5262.htm">Strong's 5262: </a> A libation, a cast idol according to the regulation, כַּמִּשְׁפָּ֑ט (kam·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and one אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first male goat וּשְׂעִיר־ (ū·śə·‘îr-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8163.htm">Strong's 8163: </a> Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun as a sin offering. לְחַטָּֽת׃ (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2403.htm">Strong's 2403: </a> An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/15-24.htm">Numbers 15:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/15-24.htm">OT Law: Numbers 15:24 Then it shall be if it be (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/15-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 15:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/15-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 15:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>