Leviticus 7:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Likewise this [is] the law of the trespass offering: it [is] most holy.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"'This is the law for the guilt offering: it is especially holy.

Berean Standard Bible:

“Now this is the law of the guilt offering, which is most holy:

American Standard Version:

And this is the law of the trespass-offering: it is most holy.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Likewise this is the law{H8451} of the trespass offering{H817}: it is most{H6944} holy{H6944}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Leviticus 5:14

  • ¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Leviticus 6:7

  • And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that he hath done in trespassing therein.

Leviticus 6:17

  • It shall not be baken with leaven. I have given it [unto them for] their portion of my offerings made by fire; it [is] most holy, as [is] the sin offering, and as the trespass offering.

Leviticus 6:25

  • Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, saying, This [is] the law of the sin offering: In the place where the burnt offering is killed shall the sin offering be killed before the LORD: it [is] most holy.

Leviticus 5:1

  • ¶ And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and [is] a witness, whether he hath seen or known [of it]; if he do not utter [it], then he shall bear his iniquity.

Leviticus 5:6

  • 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.

Numbers 6:12

  • And he shall consecrate unto the LORD the days of his separation, and shall bring a lamb of the first year for a trespass offering: but the days that were before shall be lost, because his separation was defiled.

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Commentary for Leviticus 7:1

1. **Themes:**
- **Holiness and Sanctity:** The phrase "most holy" emphasizes the sacredness of the trespass offering, indicating that it must be treated with utmost reverence.
- **Atonement and Forgiveness:** The trespass offering was a means for an individual to make amends for unintentional sins against God or another person, highlighting themes of repentance, restitution, and reconciliation.
- **Ritual and Sacrifice:** The detailed instructions for offerings underscore the importance of ritual sacrifice in the religious life of the Israelites, serving as a tangible way to express devotion and seek divine favor.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** Leviticus is set in the time of Moses, soon after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, as they are receiving the Law at Mount Sinai.
- **Purpose of Leviticus:** The book provides guidelines for worship and moral conduct, detailing the responsibilities and rituals for the priests and the people to maintain a right relationship with God.
- **Cultic Practice:** The trespass offering (also known as the guilt offering) was one of several types of sacrifices in the Israelite sacrificial system. It specifically addressed offenses that required restitution, such as misusing sanctified property or deceiving others.
- **Social Order:** The strict regulations for sacrifices reflect the importance of order and structure in the religious and social life of ancient Israel, reinforcing the community's covenant relationship with God.

In summary, Leviticus 7:1 introduces the regulations for the trespass offering, highlighting its sacred status within the context of Israel's worship practices. It reflects the broader themes of holiness, atonement, and the role of sacrifice in maintaining the religious and social fabric of the Israelite community during the time of Moses.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H8451
    There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תּוֹרָה
    Transliteration: tôwrâh
    Pronunciation: to-raw'
    Description: or תֹּרָה; from יָרָה; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch; law.
  2. Strong's Number: H817
    There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָשָׁם
    Transliteration: ʼâshâm
    Pronunciation: aw-shawm'
    Description: from אָשַׁם; guilt; by implication, a fault; also a sin-offering; guiltiness, (offering for) sin, trespass (offering).
  3. Strong's Number: H6944
    There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
    Transliteration: qôdesh
    Pronunciation: ko'-desh
    Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.