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and when atonement has been made for him, he will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that sinneth ignorantly, when he sinneth by ignorance before the LORD, to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the priest shall make atonement for the person who sins unintentionally, when he sins unintentionally before the LORD, to make atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD for the person who goes astray by an unintentional sin, making atonement for him so that he may be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216The priest shall make atonement before the LORD for the person who goes astray when he sins unintentionally, making atonement for him that he may be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD for the person who goes astray when he sins unintentionally, making atonement for him that he may be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the priest shall make atonement before Yahweh for the person who goes astray when he sins unintentionally, making atonement for him that he may be pardoned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall make atonement before the LORD for the person who commits an error when he sins unintentionally, making atonement for him so that he may be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priest will then make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who acts in error sinning unintentionally, and when he makes atonement for him, he will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priest must then make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who acts in error sinning unintentionally, and when he makes atonement for him, he will be forgiven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall make atonement for the soul that erreth, when he sinneth unwittingly, before Jehovah, to make atonement for him; and he shall be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The priest will then ask me to forgive you, and your sin will be forgiven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall make atonement for the soul that erreth, when he sinneth unwittingly, before the LORD, to make atonement for him; and he shall be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The priest will offer the sacrifice to make peace with the LORD for that person, and that person will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />At the altar the priest shall perform the ritual of purification to purify you from your sin, and you will be forgiven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then, in the LORD's presence, the priest is to make atonement for the person who sinned inadvertently, that is, to make atonement on his behalf so he may be forgiven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And the priest must make atonement for the person who sins unintentionally--when he sins unintentionally before the LORD--to make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall make atonement for the soul who errs, when he sins unwittingly, before the LORD, to make atonement for him; and he shall be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that sinneth ignorantly, when he sinneth by ignorance before the LORD, to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall make atonement for the soul who errs when he sins unwittingly before Yahweh. He shall make atonement for him; and he shall be forgiven. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the priest has made atonement for the person who is erring, in his sinning through ignorance before YHWH, by making atonement for him, and it has been forgiven him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the priest hath made atonement for the person who is erring, in his sinning in ignorance before Jehovah, by making atonement for him, and it hath been forgiven him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the priest expiated for the soul erring, in sinning in error before Jehovah, to expiate for him; and it was forgiven to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall pray for him, because he sinned ignorantly before the Lord: and he shall obtain his pardon, and it shall be forgiven him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall pray for him, because he sinned unknowingly before the Lord. And he shall obtain pardon for him, and it will be forgiven him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD for the one who erred, since the sin was inadvertent, making atonement for the person to secure forgiveness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD for the one who commits an error, when it is unintentional, to make atonement for the person, who then shall be forgiven.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall make atonement for the person who sins, when he sins by an error before the LORD. to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Priest shall make atonement for the soul who has sinned in a sin of error before LORD JEHOVAH, and it shall be atoned for him and it shall be forgiven him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the priest shall make atonement for the soul that erreth, when he sinneth through error, before the LORD, to make atonement for him; and he shall be forgiven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the priest shall make atonement for the soul that committed the trespass unwillingly, and that sinned unwillingly before the Lord, to make atonement for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/15-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=4911" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/15.htm">Offerings for Unintentional Sins</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">And the priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/3722.htm" title="3722: wə·ḵip·per (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to cover; figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel.">shall make atonement</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on behalf of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: han·ne·p̄eš (Art:: N-fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">the person</a> <a href="/hebrew/7684.htm" title="7684: ḇiš·ḡā·ḡāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Sin of error or inadvertance. From shagag; a mistake or inadvertent transgression.">who erred</a> <a href="/hebrew/7683.htm" title="7683: haš·šō·ḡe·ḡeṯ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To go astray, commit sin or error. A primitive root; to stray, i.e. sin.">by sinning unintentionally;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: bə·ḥeṭ·’āh (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3722.htm" title="3722: lə·ḵap·pêr (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- A primitive root; to cover; figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel.">and when atonement has been made</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5545.htm" title="5545: wə·nis·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To forgive, pardon. A primitive root; to forgive.">he will be forgiven.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>You shall have the same law for the one who acts in error, whether he is a native-born Israelite or a foreigner residing among you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-20.htm">Leviticus 4:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-26.htm">Leviticus 4:26</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-31.htm">Leviticus 4:31</a></span><br />Then he is to remove all the fat, just as it is removed from the peace offering, and the priest is to burn it on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-35.htm">Leviticus 4:35</a></span><br />And he shall remove all the fat, just as the fat of the lamb is removed from the peace offerings, and he shall burn it on the altar along with the food offerings to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/5-10.htm">Leviticus 5:10</a></span><br />And the priest must prepare the second bird as a burnt offering according to the ordinance. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/5-13.htm">Leviticus 5:13</a></span><br />In this way the priest will make atonement for him for any of these sins he has committed, and he will be forgiven. The remainder will belong to the priest, like the grain offering.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/6-7.htm">Leviticus 6:7</a></span><br />In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a></span><br />According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-4.htm">Hebrews 10:4</a></span><br />because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a></span><br />And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-12.htm">Hebrews 10:12</a></span><br />But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-14.htm">Hebrews 10:14</a></span><br />because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a></span><br />If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1-2</a></span><br />My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. / He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that sins ignorantly, when he sins by ignorance before the LORD, to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/4-35.htm">Leviticus 4:35</a></b></br> And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/5-29.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/numbers/15-25.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/numbers/5-6.htm">Commits</a> <a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">Erred</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-20.htm">Erreth</a> <a href="/genesis/6-3.htm">Erring</a> <a href="/numbers/15-27.htm">Error</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-20.htm">Errs</a> <a href="/numbers/15-27.htm">Ignorance</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-7.htm">Ignorantly</a> <a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">Inadvertently</a> <a href="/numbers/15-27.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-4.htm">Sinneth</a> <a href="/numbers/5-12.htm">Sinning</a> <a href="/numbers/15-27.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/numbers/15-27.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-3.htm">Unconsciously</a> <a href="/numbers/15-27.htm">Unintentionally</a> <a href="/numbers/15-27.htm">Unwittingly</a> <a href="/numbers/15-27.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/15-39.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">Commits</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Erred</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Erreth</a> <a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Erring</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Error</a> <a href="/psalms/95-10.htm">Errs</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Ignorance</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-4.htm">Ignorantly</a> <a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">Inadvertently</a> <a href="/numbers/16-22.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Sinneth</a> <a href="/numbers/32-23.htm">Sinning</a> <a href="/numbers/16-22.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/numbers/15-31.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Unconsciously</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Unintentionally</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Unwittingly</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-1.htm">The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">The stranger is under the same law</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-17.htm">The law of the first of the dough</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">The sacrifice for sins of ignorance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">The punishment of presumption</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-32.htm">He who violated the Sabbath is stoned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-37.htm">The law of tassels</a></span><br></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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The priest acted as a mediator between God and the people, performing sacrifices and rituals to atone for sins. The concept of atonement involves reconciliation with God, often through a sacrificial offering. This reflects the holiness of God and the seriousness of sin, which separates humanity from Him. The priest's role foreshadows the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who makes atonement for humanity once and for all (<a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a>).<p><b>on behalf of the person who erred by sinning unintentionally;</b><br>The distinction between intentional and unintentional sins is significant in the Mosaic Law. Unintentional sins were those committed out of ignorance or without premeditation. The provision for atonement highlights God's mercy and understanding of human frailty. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's grace, as seen in <a href="/psalms/103-14.htm">Psalm 103:14</a>, which acknowledges that God knows our frame and remembers that we are dust. The sacrificial system provided a way for the Israelites to maintain a right relationship with God despite their imperfections.<p><b>and when atonement has been made for him,</b><br>The process of atonement involved specific rituals and sacrifices, often including the shedding of blood, which symbolized the seriousness of sin and the cost of forgiveness. This anticipates the New Testament teaching that without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins (<a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a>). The completion of the atonement process assured the individual of God's forgiveness, restoring their standing within the community and before God.<p><b>he will be forgiven.</b><br>Forgiveness in the Old Testament was both a legal and relational restoration. It involved the removal of guilt and the restoration of fellowship with God. This promise of forgiveness points forward to the New Covenant, where forgiveness is fully realized through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (<a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a>). The assurance of forgiveness underscores God's desire for reconciliation and His provision for dealing with sin, ultimately fulfilled in Christ's atoning work on the cross.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priest.htm">The Priest</a></b><br>In the context of Numbers, the priest serves as a mediator between God and the people, performing rituals and sacrifices to atone for sins.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who establishes laws and provides means for atonement and forgiveness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_person_who_erred.htm">The Person Who Erred</a></b><br>This refers to an individual who has sinned unintentionally, highlighting the human propensity to err and the need for divine grace.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/atonement.htm">Atonement</a></b><br>A key concept in the Old Testament, involving rituals and sacrifices to reconcile the sinner with God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness.htm">Forgiveness</a></b><br>The divine act of pardoning sin, restoring the sinner to a right relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_priest.htm">The Role of the Priest</a></b><br>The priest acts as an intercessor, pointing to the ultimate intercessor, Jesus Christ, who mediates on our behalf.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_unintentional_sin.htm">Understanding Unintentional Sin</a></b><br>Recognize that sin can occur unintentionally, and we must remain vigilant and humble, seeking God's guidance and forgiveness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_atonement.htm">The Necessity of Atonement</a></b><br>Atonement is essential for reconciliation with God, reminding us of the seriousness of sin and the need for a savior.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_forgiveness.htm">God's Provision for Forgiveness</a></b><br>God provides a means for forgiveness, demonstrating His mercy and desire for a restored relationship with His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_grace.htm">Living in Grace</a></b><br>As recipients of God's forgiveness, we are called to extend grace to others, living in a way that reflects God's love and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god's_mercy_shown_in_1_sam_2_25.htm">1 Samuel 2:25 suggests the Lord intended to kill Eli's sons--how does this reconcile with the concept of a merciful, forgiving deity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_num._18_15-19_and_deut._differ.htm">Why does Numbers 18:15-19 differ in certain details from parallel instructions in Deuteronomy regarding firstborn offerings, and how can these discrepancies be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_16_37-42_historical_or_idealized.htm">Did David's elaborate worship in 1 Chronicles 16:37-42 actually occur, or is it an idealized account with no historical basis?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/priests_vs._levites__role_differences.htm">How do priests and Levites differ in their roles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/15-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the priest</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall make atonement</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכִפֶּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵip·per)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3722.htm">Strong's 3722: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on behalf of</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the person</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנֶּ֧פֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(han·ne·p̄eš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">who erred</span><br /><span class="heb">בִשְׁגָגָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇiš·ḡā·ḡāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7683.htm">Strong's 7683: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go astray, commit sin or error</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by sinning unintentionally;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּׁגֶ֛גֶת</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·ḡe·ḡeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7684.htm">Strong's 7684: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mistake, inadvertent transgression</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and when atonement has been made</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכַפֵּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵap·pêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3722.htm">Strong's 3722: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for him,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he will be forgiven.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִסְלַ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nis·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5545.htm">Strong's 5545: </a> </span><span class="str2">To forgive, pardon</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/15-28.htm">Numbers 15:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/15-28.htm">OT Law: Numbers 15:28 The priest shall make atonement (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/15-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 15:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/15-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 15:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:29" /></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>