Numbers 5:6 net — “Tell the Israelites,‘When a man or a woman commits any sin that people commit, thereby breaking faith with the LORD, a…

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"“Tell the Israelites,‘When a man or a woman commits any sin that people commit, thereby breaking faith with the LORD, and that person is found guilty,"

— Numbers 5:6, NET Bible

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Numbers 5 — Context

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You must expel both men and women; you must put them outside the camp, so that they will not defile their camps, among which I live.”

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So the Israelites did so, and expelled them outside the camp. As the LORD had spoken to Moses, so the Israelites did.

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Restitution for Sin Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Tell the Israelites,‘When a man or a woman commits any sin that people commit, thereby breaking faith with the LORD, and that person is found guilty,

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then he must confess his sin that he has committed and must make full reparation, add one fifth to it, and give it to whomever he wronged.

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But if the individual has no close relative to whom reparation can be made for the wrong, the reparation for the wrong must be paid to the LORD for the priest, in addition to the ram of atonement by which atonement is made for him.

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Every offering of all the Israelites’ holy things that they bring to the priest will be his.

Numbers 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 5:6 say?
Numbers 5:6 in the NET Bible reads: ““Tell the Israelites,‘When a man or a woman commits any sin that people commit, thereby breaking faith with the LORD, and that person is found guilty,”
Where is Numbers 5:6 in the Bible?
Numbers 5:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 5, verse 6.
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 5:6.
What translation should I read Numbers 5:6 in?
Numbers 5:6 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 5:6?
Numbers 5:6 reads (NET): ““Tell the Israelites,‘When a man or a woman commits any sin that people commit, thereby breaking faith with the LORD, and that person is found 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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