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Leviticus 5:19 net — It is a guilt offering; he was surely guilty before the LORD.”

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"It is a guilt offering; he was surely guilty before the LORD.”"

— Leviticus 5:19, NET Bible

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Leviticus 5 — Context

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And whatever holy thing he violated he must restore and must add one fifth to it and give it to the priest. So the priest will make atonement on his behalf with the guilt offering ram and he will be forgiven.”

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Unknown trespass“If a person sins and violates any of the LORD’s commandments which must not be violated(although he did not know it at the time, but later realizes he is guilty), then he will bear his punishment for iniquity

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and must bring a flawless ram from the flock, convertible into silver shekels, for a guilt offering to the priest. So the priest will make atonement on his behalf for his error which he committed(although he himself had not known it) and he will be forgiven.

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It is a guilt offering; he was surely guilty before the LORD.”

Leviticus 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 5:19 say?
Leviticus 5:19 in the NET Bible reads: “It is a guilt offering; he was surely guilty before the LORD.””
Where is Leviticus 5:19 in the Bible?
Leviticus 5:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 5, verse 19.
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 5:19.
What translation should I read Leviticus 5:19 in?
Leviticus 5:19 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 5:19?
Leviticus 5:19 reads (NET): “It is a guilt offering; he was surely guilty before the LORD.”” 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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