Leviticus 6:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning therein:

Complete Jewish Bible:

or by dealing falsely in regard to a lost object he has found, or by swearing to a lie -if a person commits any of these sins,

Berean Standard Bible:

or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit—

American Standard Version:

or have found that which was lost, and deal falsely therein, and swear to a lie; in any of all these things that a man doeth, sinning therein;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Or have found^{H4672} that which was lost^{H9}, and lieth^{H3584} concerning it, and sweareth^{H7650} falsely^{H8267}; in any^{H259} of all these that a man^{H120} doeth^{H6213}, sinning^{H2398} therein^{H2007}:

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Commentary for Leviticus 6:3

**Themes:**
- Honesty: The verse emphasizes the importance of honesty, particularly in situations involving property that has been lost and found.
- Integrity: It underscores the moral principle of integrity, where one's actions should align with the truth, and not be corrupted by deceit.
- Responsibility: The command highlights personal responsibility to act righteously, even when no one else is aware of the transgression.
- Theft and Perjury: The verse addresses the severity of stealing and the compounded sin of lying under oath about it.

**Historical Context:**
Leviticus 6:3 is part of the book of Leviticus, which contains regulations and laws given by God to the Israelites through Moses. These laws were meant to govern the religious and moral life of the Israelite community after their Exodus from Egypt and before entering the Promised Land.

The book of Leviticus is set within the broader context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, which is a formative period for the establishment of their national identity and religious practices. The laws outlined in Leviticus were intended to set the Israelites apart from other nations and to instruct them on how to live in a way that was holy and pleasing to God.

In the Ancient Near Eastern context, oaths were a serious matter, often invoking the name of a deity as a guarantee of truthfulness. To swear falsely was not only a breach of trust among individuals but also an affront to the divine. The command in Leviticus 6:3 reflects the high value placed on truthfulness and the sanctity of one's word in the Israelite society.

The verse is part of a larger section (Leviticus 5:14-6:7) that deals with various offenses and their corresponding restitution or sin offerings. This indicates a comprehensive legal and ritual system designed to maintain justice and purity within the community. The inclusion of the lost property law reflects the importance of personal property rights and the communal consequences of dishonesty.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H4672
   There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָצָא
   Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
   Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on.
   
2. Strong's Number: H9
   There are 3670 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבֵדָה
   Transliteration: ʼăbêdâh
   Pronunciation: ab-ay-daw'
   Description: from אָבַד; Compare אֲבַדֹּה.; concrete, something lost; abstract, destruction, i.e. Hades; lost.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3584
   There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּחַשׁ
   Transliteration: kâchash
   Pronunciation: kaw-khash'
   Description: a primitive root; to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe); deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, (be-) lie, lying, submit selves.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7650
   There are 175 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁבַע
   Transliteration: shâbaʻ
   Pronunciation: shaw-bah'
   Description: a primitive root; properly to be complete, but used only as a denominative from שֶׁבַע; to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times); adjure, charge (by an oath, with an oath), feed to the full (by mistake for שָׂבַע), take an oath, [idiom] straitly, (cause to, make to) swear.
   
5. Strong's Number: H8267
   There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁקֶר
   Transliteration: sheqer
   Pronunciation: sheh'-ker
   Description: from שָׁקַר; an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial); without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully.
   
6. Strong's Number: H259
   There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶחָד
   Transliteration: ʼechâd
   Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
   Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together,
   
7. Strong's Number: H120
   There are 581 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָדָם
   Transliteration: ʼâdâm
   Pronunciation: aw-dawm'
   Description: from אָדַם; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.); [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
9. Strong's Number: H2398
   There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָטָא
   Transliteration: châṭâʼ
   Pronunciation: khaw-taw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn; bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass.
   
10. Strong's Number: H2007
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: הֵנָּה
    Transliteration: hênnâh
    Pronunciation: hane'-naw
    Description: prolongation for הֵן; themselves (often used emphatic for the copula, also in indirect relation); [idiom] in, [idiom] such (and such things), their, (into) them, thence, therein, these, they (had), on this side, whose, wherein.