Leviticus 5:5 kjva — And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thin…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing:"

— Leviticus 5:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 5 — Context

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Or if a soul touch any unclean thing, whether it be a carcase of an unclean beast, or a carcase of unclean cattle, or the carcase of unclean creeping things, and if it be hidden from him; he also shall be unclean, and guilty.

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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.

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Or if a soul swear, pronouncing with his lips to do evil, or to do good, whatsoever it be that a man shall pronounce with an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty in one of these.

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And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing:

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And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the Lord for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin.

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And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the Lord; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering.

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And he shall bring them unto the priest, who shall offer that which is for the sin offering first, and wring off his head from his neck, but shall not divide it asunder:

Leviticus 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 5:5 say?
Leviticus 5:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing:”
Where is Leviticus 5:5 in the Bible?
Leviticus 5:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 5, verse 5.
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 5:5.
What translation should I read Leviticus 5:5 in?
Leviticus 5:5 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 5:5?
Leviticus 5:5 reads (KJVA): “And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing:” 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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