Numbers 15:27 net — “‘If any person sins unintentionally, then he must bring a yearling female goat for a purification offering.

NET Bible

"“‘If any person sins unintentionally, then he must bring a yearling female goat for a purification offering."

— Numbers 15:27, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Numbers 15:27 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Numbers 15 — Context

24

then if anything is done unintentionally without the knowledge of the community, the whole community must prepare one young bull for a burnt offering– for a pleasing aroma to the LORD– along with its grain offering and its customary drink offering, and one male goat for a purification offering.

25

And the priest is to make atonement for the whole community of the Israelites, and they will be forgiven, because it was unintentional and they have brought their offering, an offering made by fire to the LORD, and their purification offering before the LORD, for their unintentional offense.

26

And the whole community of the Israelites and the resident foreigner who lives among them will be forgiven, since all the people were involved in the unintentional offense.

27

“‘If any person sins unintentionally, then he must bring a yearling female goat for a purification offering.

28

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.

29

You must have one law for the person who sins unintentionally, both for the native-born among the Israelites and for the resident foreigner who lives among them.

30

Deliberate Sin“‘But the person who acts defiantly, whether native-born or a resident foreigner, insults the LORD. That person must be cut off from among his people.

Numbers 15:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Numbers 15:27 say?
Numbers 15:27 in the NET Bible reads: ““‘If any person sins unintentionally, then he must bring a yearling female goat for a purification offering.”
Where is Numbers 15:27 in the Bible?
Numbers 15:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 15, verse 27.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 15:27.
What translation should I read Numbers 15:27 in?
Numbers 15:27 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 Numbers 15:27?
Numbers 15:27 reads (NET): ““‘If any person sins unintentionally, then he must bring a yearling female goat for a purification offering.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2