Leviticus 6:4

Verse

once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found,

American Standard Version (1901)

then it shall be, if he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he hath gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,

Bible in Basic English

Causing sin to come on him, then he will have to give back the thing he took by force or got by cruel acts, or the goods which were put in his care or the thing he came on by chance,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Being convicted of the offence, he shall restore

Free Bible Version

If you have sinned and become guilty you must return what you have stolen or cheated from your victims, the deposit you took, the lost property you found,

Geneva Bible 1599

When, I say, he thus sinneth and trespasseth, he shall then restore the robbery that he robbed, or the thing taken by violence which hee tooke by force, or the thing which was deliuered him to keepe, or the lost thing which he founde,

King James (Authorized) Version

Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,

One Unity Resource Bible

then it shall be, if he has sinned, and is guilty, he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he has gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found, (Maftir ·Conclusion·)

Translation for Translators

or whatever you lied about.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and if he has sinned and is found to be guilty, he must restore whatever he took by robbery or oppression, or that which was entrusted to him, or that which was lost but that he had found.

Noah Webster Bible

Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took by force, or the thing which he obtained by deceit, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,

World English Bible

Young's Literal Translation

'Then it hath been, when he sinneth, and hath been guilty, that he hath returned the plunder which he hath taken violently away, or the thing which he hath got by oppression, or the deposit which hath been deposited with him, or the lost thing which he hath found;

Context

Sins Requiring a Guilt Offering

³or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit—⁴once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, ⁵or anything else about which he has sworn falsely. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value, and pay it to the owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt.

Summary

Leviticus 6:4 outlines the restitution required when someone sins by deceiving a neighbor, committing robbery, or withholding what was entrusted to them. The guilty party was to return what was stolen, or the value of what was taken, along with an additional fifth as a penalty. This verse underscores the importance of honesty, integrity, and accountability in relationships, emphasizing the need for restitution and making amends when wronging others. It reflects God's justice and fairness in dealing with sin and the importance of seeking reconciliation and restoration in the community.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then it shall be, because he hath sinned and is guilty,.... Owns his guilt through remorse of conscience, and makes a confession of it; or otherwise, upon conviction, without such confession he was to pay double, see Exo 22:7 whereas, in this case it is only ordered: that he shall restore that which he took violently away: whether money, goods, or cattle: or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten; by outwitting him, by extortion, by false accusation, or detention of wages: or that which was delivered him to keep; in which he was unfaithful to his trust, be it what it will: or the lost thing which he found; and denied he had it.