Leviticus 4:22 web — "'When a ruler sins, and unwittingly does any one of all the things which Yahweh his God has commanded not to be done,…

World English Bible

""'When a ruler sins, and unwittingly does any one of all the things which Yahweh his God has commanded not to be done, and is guilty;"

— Leviticus 4:22, World English Bible

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Leviticus 4 — Context

19

All its fat he shall take from it, and burn it on the altar.

20

Thus shall he do with the bull; as he did with the bull of the sin offering, so shall he do with this; and the priest shall make atonement for them, and they shall be forgiven.

21

He shall carry forth the bull outside the camp, and burn it as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.

22

"'When a ruler sins, and unwittingly does any one of all the things which Yahweh his God has commanded not to be done, and is guilty;

23

if his sin, in which he has sinned, is made known to him, he shall bring as his offering a goat, a male without blemish.

24

He shall lay his hand on the head of the goat, and kill it in the place where they kill the burnt offering before Yahweh. It is a sin offering.

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The priest shall take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering. He shall pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering.

Leviticus 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 4:22 say?
Leviticus 4:22 in the World English Bible reads: “"'When a ruler sins, and unwittingly does any one of all the things which Yahweh his God has commanded not to be done, and is guilty;”
Where is Leviticus 4:22 in the Bible?
Leviticus 4:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 4, verse 22.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 4:22.
What translation should I read Leviticus 4:22 in?
Leviticus 4:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 4:22?
Leviticus 4:22 reads (WEB): “"'When a ruler sins, and unwittingly does any one of all the things which Yahweh his God has commanded not to be done, and is guilty;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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