Numbers 15:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the LORD hath spoken unto Moses,

Complete Jewish Bible:

"'If by mistake you fail to observe all these mitzvot that ADONAI has spoken to Moshe,

Berean Standard Bible:

Now if you stray unintentionally and do not obey all these commandments that the LORD has spoken to Moses—

American Standard Version:

And when ye shall err, and not observe all these commandments, which Jehovah hath spoken unto Moses,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And if ye have erred^{H7686}, and not observed^{H6213} all these commandments^{H4687}, which the LORD^{H3068} hath spoken^{H1696} unto Moses^{H4872},

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Commentary for Numbers 15:22

Numbers 15:22 is part of a larger section in the book of Numbers that deals with various laws and commandments given by God to the Israelites through Moses. The historical context of this verse is set during the time when the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. The book of Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses and is focused on organizing the Israelite community with laws and instructions for worship and daily life.

In the verse itself, the theme revolves around the idea of unintentional sin, particularly in the context of failing to obey all of the commandments that the Lord had given to Moses. The verse acknowledges human fallibility and the likelihood that the people might inadvertently fail to observe some of the detailed and numerous commandments. It speaks to the need for a mechanism to address such errors, which is part of the broader theme of atonement and forgiveness in the Pentateuch.

The significance of Numbers 15:22 lies in its recognition that while God's laws are to be taken seriously, there is also provision for those who transgress without intent to do so. This provision for atonement through sacrifice is outlined in the subsequent verses, emphasizing the importance of repentance and the means by which the community could restore its relationship with God. The verse underscores the principle that while God demands obedience, He also provides a way for reconciliation when His people fail to meet His standards perfectly. This principle is foundational to the theology of the Old Testament and foreshadows the message of redemption and grace that is fully realized in the New Testament.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H7686
   There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁגָה
   Transliteration: shâgâh
   Pronunciation: shaw-gaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel, (figuratively) be enraptured; (cause to) go astray, deceive, err, be ravished, sin through ignorance, (let, make to) wander.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4687
   There are 177 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִצְוָה
   Transliteration: mitsvâh
   Pronunciation: mits-vaw'
   Description: from צָוָה; a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law); (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4872
   There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
   Transliteration: Môsheh
   Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
   Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.