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You must give back whatever you stole, or the money you took by extortion, or the security deposit, or the lost property you found, <a href="/esv/leviticus/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> if he has sinned and has realized his guilt and will restore what he took by robbery or what he got by oppression or the deposit that was committed to him or the lost thing that he found <a href="/bsb/leviticus/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/kjv/leviticus/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nkjv/leviticus/6.htm">New King James Version</a> then it shall be, because he has sinned and is guilty, that he shall restore what he has stolen, or the thing which he has extorted, or what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or the lost thing which he found, <a href="/nasb_/leviticus/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> then it shall be, when he sins and becomes guilty, that he shall restore what he took by robbery or acquired by extortion, or the deposit which was entrusted to him, or the lost property which he found, <a href="/nasb/leviticus/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> then it shall be, when he sins and becomes guilty, that he shall restore what he took by robbery or what he got by extortion, or the deposit which was entrusted to him or the lost thing which he found, <a href="/nasb77/leviticus/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> then it shall be, when he sins and becomes guilty, that he shall restore what he took by robbery, or what he got by extortion, or the deposit which was entrusted to him, or the lost thing which he found, <a href="/lsb/leviticus/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> then it shall be, when he sins and becomes guilty, that he shall return what he took by robbery or what he got by extortion, or the deposit which was entrusted to him or the lost thing which he found, <a href="/amp/leviticus/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> then if he has sinned and is guilty, he shall restore what he took by robbery, or what he got by extortion, or the deposit which was entrusted to him, or the lost thing which he found, <a href="/csb/leviticus/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> once he has sinned and acknowledged his guilt —he must return what he stole or defrauded, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost item he found, <a href="/hcsb/leviticus/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> once he has sinned and acknowledged his guilt—he must return what he stole or defrauded, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost item he found, <a href="/asv/leviticus/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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, <a href="/cev/leviticus/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When this happens, you must return what doesn't belong to you <a href="/erv/leviticus/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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, <a href="/gwt/leviticus/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> you are sinning and will be guilty. Return what you stole or seized, what you were supposed to take care of, the lost item you found, <a href="/isv/leviticus/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> If that person has sinned and has been found guilty, then he is to return the stolen thing that he took or obtained by oppression, or the security that had been entrusted to him, or the lost thing that he had found, <a href="/msb/leviticus/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/net/leviticus/6.htm">NET Bible</a> when it happens that he sins and he is found guilty, then he must return whatever he had stolen, or whatever he had extorted, or the thing that he had held in trust, or the lost thing that he had found, <a href="/nheb/leviticus/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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, <a href="/wbt/leviticus/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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, <a href="/web/leviticus/6.htm">World English Bible</a> 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, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/leviticus/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> then it has been, when he sins and has been guilty, that he has returned the plunder which he has violently taken away, or the thing which he has gotten by oppression, or the deposit which has been deposited with him, or the lost thing which he has found; <a href="/ylt/leviticus/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> '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; <a href="/slt/leviticus/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> <RF q=*>The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for <a href=#>Lev 5:23</a><Rf>And it was when he shall sin and being guilty, and he turned back the robbery which he robbed, or the oppression which he oppressed, or the deposit which was deposited with him, or the lost thing which he found,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/leviticus/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Being convicted of the offence, he shall restore <a href="/cpdv/leviticus/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> being convicted of the offense, he shall restore <a href="/nabre/leviticus/6.htm">New American Bible</a> when someone has thus done wrong and is guilty, that person shall restore the thing that was stolen, the item unjustly retained, the item left as deposit, or the lost article that was found <a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> when you have sinned and realize your guilt, and would restore what you took by robbery or by fraud or the deposit that was committed to you, or the lost thing that you found,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then it shall be, because he has sinned and is guilty, he shall restore what he took violently or what he got deceitfully or the pledge which was delivered to him to keep or the lost thing which he found <a href="/hpbt/leviticus/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it will be, when he will sin and will be guilty, he will return the thing that he takes by force or oppression, cheating, or a trust that was entrusted him, or a lost thing that he found,<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/leviticus/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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 deposited with him, or the lost thing which he found, <a href="/sep/leviticus/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> it shall come to pass, whensoever he shall have sinned, and transgressed, that he shall restore the plunder which he has seized, or redress the injury which he has committed, or restore the deposit which was entrusted to him, or the lost article which he has found of any kind, about which he swore unjustly, he shall even restore it in full; and he shall add to it a fifth part besides; he shall restore it to him whose it is in the day in which he happens to be convicted. <a href="/parallel/leviticus/6-4.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/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=1051" 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/leviticus/6.htm">Sins Requiring a Guilt Offering</a> …3or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— 4<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/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">once</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: ye·ḥĕ·ṭā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">he has sinned</a> <a href="/hebrew/816.htm" title="816: wə·’ā·šêm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To offend, be guilty. Or mashem; a primitive root; to be guilty; by implication to be punished or perish.">and becomes guilty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·hê·šîḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">he must return</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/1497.htm" title="1497: gā·zāl (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To tear away, seize, rob. A primitive root; to pluck off; specifically to flay, strip or rob."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1500.htm" title="1500: hag·gə·zê·lāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Plunder, spoil. Feminine of gazel and mean the same.">he has stolen</a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6233.htm" title="6233: hā·‘ō·šeq (Art:: N-ms) -- Oppression, extortion. From ashaq; injury, fraud, distress, unjust gain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6231.htm" title="6231: ‘ā·šāq (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To oppress, wrong, extort. A primitive root; to press upon, i.e. Oppress, defraud, violate, overflow.">taken by extortion,</a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6487.htm" title="6487: hap·piq·qā·ḏō·wn (Art:: N-ms) -- A deposit, store. From paqad; a deposit.">the deposit</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: hā·p̄ə·qaḏ (V-Hofal-Perf-3ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">entrusted</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/9.htm" title="9: hā·’ă·ḇê·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A lost thing. From 'abad; concrete, something lost; abstract, destruction, i.e. Hades.">the lost property</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">he found,</a> 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.…<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="/exodus/22-1.htm">Exodus 22:1-4</a> “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. ... <a href="/numbers/5-6.htm">Numbers 5:6-7</a> “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. <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a> But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.” <a href="/proverbs/6-30.htm">Proverbs 6:30-31</a> Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger. / Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house. <a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Ezekiel 33:15</a> if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die. <a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a> So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. <a href="/exodus/21-33.htm">Exodus 21:33-34</a> If a man opens or digs a pit and fails to cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it, / the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his. <a href="/2_samuel/12-6.htm">2 Samuel 12:6</a> Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” <a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Exodus 22:7-9</a> If a man gives his neighbor money or goods for safekeeping and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house, the thief, if caught, must pay back double. / If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor’s property. / In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any lost item that someone claims, ‘This is mine,’ both parties shall bring their cases before the judges. The one whom the judges find guilty must pay back double to his neighbor. <a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Luke 3:8</a> Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. <a href="/exodus/22-10.htm">Exodus 22:10-13</a> If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching, / an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution. / But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner. ... <a href="/philemon/1-18.htm">Philemon 1:18-19</a> But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account. / I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self. <a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Exodus 22:14-15</a> If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies while its owner is not present, he must make full restitution. / If the owner was present, no restitution is required. If the animal was rented, the fee covers the loss. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. <a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a> If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then it shall be, because he has sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he has deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,because<a href="/leviticus/4-13.htm">Leviticus 4:13-15</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; … <a href="/leviticus/5-3.htm">Leviticus 5:3,4</a> Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man shall be defiled withal, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty… which he<a href="/genesis/21-25.htm">Genesis 21:25</a> And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.<a href="/job/20-19.htm">Job 20:19</a> Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;<a href="/job/24-2.htm">Job 24:2</a> Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Care</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-27.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-18.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/exodus/22-23.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/exodus/21-8.htm">Deceitfully</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">Defrauded</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Deposit</a> <a href="/exodus/16-34.htm">Deposited</a> <a href="/exodus/19-24.htm">Force</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Found</a> <a href="/exodus/22-11.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/exodus/15-16.htm">Gotten</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-19.htm">Guilty</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/exodus/38-25.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/exodus/3-9.htm">Oppression</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Property</a> <a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">Robbed</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Robbery</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-18.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-17.htm">Sinneth</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Stolen</a> <a href="/luke/15-29.htm">Transgressed</a> <a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Violently</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/5-12.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-9.htm">Care</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-2.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-7.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-13.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/judges/9-31.htm">Deceitfully</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">Defrauded</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-12.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/numbers/17-4.htm">Deposit</a> <a href="/numbers/17-7.htm">Deposited</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Force</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-5.htm">Found</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-14.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-25.htm">Gotten</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-5.htm">Guilty</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-41.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/numbers/31-50.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-30.htm">Oppression</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-13.htm">Property</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-5.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-29.htm">Robbed</a> <a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Robbery</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-7.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-22.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/numbers/15-28.htm">Sinneth</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-16.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-7.htm">Stolen</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-13.htm">Transgressed</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-22.htm">Violently</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 6</div>1. <a href="/leviticus/6-1.htm">The trespass offering for sins done wittingly</a> 8. <a href="/leviticus/6-8.htm">The law of the burnt offering</a> 14. <a href="/leviticus/6-14.htm">and of the meat offering</a> 19. <a href="/leviticus/6-19.htm">The offering at the consecration of a priest</a> 24. <a href="/leviticus/6-24.htm">The law of the sin offering</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'; 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In the context of Leviticus, the law provided a means for individuals to recognize their wrongdoing and seek reconciliation with God. The concept of guilt is central to the sacrificial system, which foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore the sins of humanity. The recognition of sin is also echoed in the New Testament, where confession and repentance are emphasized (1 <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>).he must return what he has stolen Restitution is a key principle in biblical law, emphasizing the importance of making amends for wrongs committed against others. This requirement reflects God's justice and the need for restoring relationships. The act of returning stolen goods is not only a legal obligation but also a moral one, demonstrating a change of heart and a commitment to righteousness. This principle is seen in the story of Zacchaeus in <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a>, where he offers to repay those he has defrauded.or taken by extortion Extortion involves taking something from someone through force or threats, and it is condemned in Scripture as a violation of justice and love for one's neighbor. The inclusion of extortion in this passage underscores the comprehensive nature of God's law, which addresses various forms of wrongdoing. The prophets frequently denounced extortion and exploitation, calling for justice and fairness (<a href="/ezekiel/22-12.htm">Ezekiel 22:12</a>, <a href="/micah/2-2.htm">Micah 2:2</a>).or the deposit entrusted to him This phrase refers to the responsibility of safeguarding what belongs to others. Trust and integrity are vital components of community life, and violating this trust is a serious offense. The requirement to return a deposit highlights the importance of faithfulness and accountability. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about being faithful with what is entrusted to us, whether it be talents, resources, or responsibilities (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>).or the lost property he found Finding lost property and failing to return it is considered theft in biblical law. This commandment emphasizes the value of honesty and respect for others' possessions. The principle of returning lost property is rooted in the love for one's neighbor, as outlined in the broader context of Levitical law (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>). It reflects the character of God, who seeks to restore what is lost, a theme that is ultimately fulfilled in the redemptive work of Christ (<a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Luke 15:4-7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God, including those in Leviticus. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people to whom the laws in Leviticus were given, forming the covenant community of God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a> The place where the Israelites worshiped and where the laws were often taught and practiced. 4. <a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a> The mediators between God and the Israelites, responsible for teaching and enforcing the laws. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The divine lawgiver who established the covenant and provided the laws for His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_restitution.htm">The Importance of Restitution</a> Restitution is a key aspect of justice and righteousness in God's eyes. It involves acknowledging wrongdoing and taking steps to make amends. <a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_guilt.htm">Acknowledging Guilt</a> Recognizing and confessing one's guilt is the first step toward restoration and reconciliation with both God and others. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_of_relationships.htm">Restoration of Relationships</a> The act of restitution is not just about returning what was taken but also about restoring trust and relationships within the community. <a href="/topical/g/god's_holiness_and_justice.htm">God's Holiness and Justice</a> God's laws reflect His holy and just nature. As His people, we are called to uphold these values in our interactions with others. <a href="/topical/p/practical_steps_for_believers.htm">Practical Steps for Believers</a> Believers today can apply these principles by being honest in their dealings, seeking forgiveness when wrong, and making amends where possible.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 <a href="/leviticus/4-22.htm" title="When a ruler has sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;">Leviticus 4:22</a>.) 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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/leviticus/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - As before, the profit gained by fraud or violence is to be given up, and with it a fine is to be paid, amounting to one-fifth of the value of the thing appropriated. <a href="/commentaries/leviticus/6-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>once כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he has sinned יֶחֱטָ֣א (ye·ḥĕ·ṭā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn and becomes guilty, וְאָשֵׁם֒ (wə·’ā·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_816.htm">Strong's 816: </a> To be guilty, to be punished, perish he must return וְהֵשִׁ֨יב (wə·hê·šîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again what אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he has stolen הַגְּזֵלָ֜ה (hag·gə·zê·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1497.htm">Strong's 1497: </a> To pluck off, to flay, strip, rob or א֤וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> Desire, if taken by extortion, עָשָׁ֔ק (‘ā·šāq) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6231.htm">Strong's 6231: </a> To press upon, oppress, defraud, violate, overflow or א֚וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> Desire, if the deposit הַפִּקָּד֔וֹן (hap·piq·qā·ḏō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6487.htm">Strong's 6487: </a> A deposit, store entrusted הָפְקַ֖ד (hā·p̄ə·qaḏ) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6487.htm">Strong's 6487: </a> A deposit, store to him, אִתּ֑וֹ (’it·tōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case or א֥וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> Desire, if the lost property הָאֲבֵדָ֖ה (hā·’ă·ḇê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_9.htm">Strong's 9: </a> Something lost, destruction, Hades he found, מָצָֽא׃ (mā·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/leviticus/6-4.htm">Leviticus 6:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-4.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 6:4 Then it shall be if he has (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 6:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 6:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/6-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 6:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 6:5" /></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>