Numbers 5:7 akjv — Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof…

American King James Version

"Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add to it the fifth part thereof, and give it to him against whom he has trespassed. "

— Numbers 5:7, American King James Version

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Numbers 5 — Context

4

And the children of Israel did so, and put them out without the camp: as the LORD spoke to Moses, so did the children of Israel. ¶

5

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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Speak to the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person be guilty;

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Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add to it the fifth part thereof, and give it to him against whom he has trespassed.

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But if the man have no kinsman to recompense the trespass to, let the trespass be recompensed to the LORD, even to the priest; beside the ram of the atonement, whereby an atonement shall be made for him.

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And every offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they bring to the priest, shall be his.

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And every man’s hallowed things shall be his: whatever any man gives the priest, it shall be his. ¶

Numbers 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 5:7 say?
Numbers 5:7 in the American King James Version reads: “Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add to it the fifth part thereof, and give it to him against whom he has trespassed. ”
Where is Numbers 5:7 in the Bible?
Numbers 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Numbers 5:7 in?
Numbers 5:7 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 5:7?
Numbers 5:7 reads (AKJV): “Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add to it the fifth part thereof, and give it to him against whom he has trespassed. ” 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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