Leviticus 6:7

Leviticus 6:7 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.”

King James Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

and the priest shall make atonement for him before Jehovah; and he shall be forgiven concerning whatsoever he doeth so as to be guilty thereby.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the priest will take away his sin from before the Lord, and he will have forgiveness for whatever crime he has done

Free Bible Version FBV

This is how the priest will make you right before the Lord, and you will be forgiven whatever sins you may have done that you are guilty of.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the Priest shall make an atonement for him before the Lord, and it shall be forgiuen him, whatsoeuer thing he hath done, and trespassed therein.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and the priest hath made atonement for him before Jehovah, and it hath been forgiven him, concerning one thing of all that he doth, by being guilty therein.'

World English Bible WEB

The priest shall make atonement for him before the LORD, and he will be forgiven concerning whatever he does to become guilty.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And he shall pray for him before the Lord, and he shall have forgiveness for every thing in doing of which he hath sinned.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then he will offer that ram to be a sacrifice that will cause you to no longer be guilty, and you will be forgiven for the wrong things that you did.”

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Leviticus 6:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/זֹ֥את תּוֹרַ֖ת הַ/מִּנְחָ֑ה הַקְרֵ֨ב אֹתָ֤/הּ בְּנֵֽי אַהֲרֹן֙ לִ/פְנֵ֣י יְהוָ֔ה אֶל פְּנֵ֖י הַ/מִּזְבֵּֽחַ

וְ/זֹ֥את zôʼth H2063 this Conj | Pron

תּוֹרַ֖ת tôwrâh H8451 instruction N-fs

הַ/מִּנְחָ֑ה minchâh H4503 offering Art | N-fs

הַקְרֵ֨ב qârab H7126 to present V-Hiphil-Ptc

אֹתָ֤/הּ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

בְּנֵֽי bên H1121 son N-mp

אַהֲרֹן֙ ʼAhărôwn H175 Aaron N-proper

לִ/פְנֵ֣י pânîym H6440 face Prep | N-cp

יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

פְּנֵ֖י pânîym H6440 face N-cp

הַ/מִּזְבֵּֽחַ mizbêach H4196 altar Art | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 6:7

וְ/זֹ֥את zôʼth H2063 "this" Conj | Pron

This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how

Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.

תּוֹרַ֖ת tôwrâh H8451 "instruction" N-fs

The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.

Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law

Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.

הַ/מִּנְחָ֑ה minchâh H4503 "offering" Art | N-fs

The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.

Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering

Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.

הַקְרֵ֨ב qârab H7126 "to present" V-Hiphil-Ptc

To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.

Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present

Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.

אֹתָ֤/הּ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

בְּנֵֽי bên H1121 "son" N-mp

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

אַהֲרֹן֙ ʼAhărôwn H175 "Aaron" N-proper

Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest

Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.

לִ/פְנֵ֣י pânîym H6440 "face" Prep | N-cp

This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.

Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.

יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

פְּנֵ֖י pânîym H6440 "face" N-cp

This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.

הַ/מִּזְבֵּֽחַ mizbêach H4196 "altar" Art | N-ms

An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.

Definition: altar

Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.

Study Notes — Leviticus 6:7

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Cross References
Leviticus 6:7 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:7
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:7
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:7
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:7
Sermons on Leviticus 6:7

Context — Sins Requiring a Guilt Offering

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. 6Then he must bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock.

7In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.”

8Then the LORD said to Moses, 9“Command Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the hearth of the altar all night, until morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Leviticus 4:26	He must burn all its fat on the altar, like the fat of the peace offerings; thus the priest will make atonement for that man’s sin, and he will be forgiven.
2	1 John 1:9	If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
3	1 John 2:1–2	My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
4	Isaiah 1:18	“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.
5	Leviticus 5:10	And the priest must prepare the second bird as a burnt offering according to the ordinance. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven.
6	Ezekiel 33:14–16	But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die. None of the sins he has committed will be held against him. He has done what is just and right; he will surely live.
7	Leviticus 5:18	He is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven.
8	Exodus 34:7	maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.”
9	Leviticus 5:13	In this way the priest will make atonement for him for any of these sins he has committed, and he will be forgiven. The remainder will belong to the priest, like the grain offering.”
10	Leviticus 4:31	Then he is to remove all the fat, just as it is removed from the peace offering, and the priest is to burn it on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.

Leviticus 6:7 Summary

[This verse, Leviticus 6:7, is talking about how the priest would help people make things right with God when they did something wrong. The priest would offer a special sacrifice, called a guilt offering, to God on behalf of the person, and this would help the person receive forgiveness. This is similar to how Jesus Christ is our sacrifice and our High Priest, who helps us receive forgiveness from God, as described in Hebrews 7:26-27. By trusting in Jesus, we can receive forgiveness and be made right with God, just like the people in Leviticus 6:7.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the guilt offering in Leviticus 6:7?

The guilt offering is to make restitution for wrongdoing and to seek forgiveness from God, as seen in Leviticus 6:7, and is a reminder that our sin has consequences, but through faith in God, we can receive forgiveness, as promised in Psalm 103:12.

How does the priest's role in Leviticus 6:7 relate to Jesus Christ?

The priest's role in making atonement for the people in Leviticus 6:7 points forward to the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who makes atonement for all people through His sacrifice on the cross, as described in Hebrews 7:26-27.

What does it mean to 'incur guilt' in Leviticus 6:7?

To incur guilt means to become liable for punishment or consequences due to wrongdoing, as seen in Leviticus 5:5, and the guilt offering is a means of addressing this guilt and seeking forgiveness from God, as seen in Leviticus 6:7.

Is the concept of guilt and atonement still relevant today?

Yes, the concept of guilt and atonement is still relevant today, as all people are guilty of sin before a holy God, as stated in Romans 3:23, and the only way to receive forgiveness is through faith in Jesus Christ, who is our atonement, as described in 1 John 2:2.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I may be incurring guilt in my own life, and how can I seek forgiveness and make things right?
How does the concept of atonement in Leviticus 6:7 relate to my own understanding of God's forgiveness and mercy?
What does it mean for me to trust in Jesus Christ as my atonement, and how does this impact my daily life and relationships?
In what ways can I, like the priest in Leviticus 6:7, be a minister of reconciliation and help others to understand God's forgiveness and mercy?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:7

And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the Lord,.... By offering the ram he brought, by which a typical, but not real atonement was made; for the blood of bulls and goats, of sheep and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:7

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: No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:7

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.Ver. 7. Shall make an atonement.] Through the sacrifice of Christ.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:7

(c) Leviticus 6:1-7 [Heb. 5:20–26]. Damage done to the property of another by fraud or violence This section of the laws regulating the Guilt-Offering has a special heading like that in Leviticus 5:14, introducing those laws, whereas the whole of the legislation with respect to the Sin-Offering has but one introductory heading in Leviticus 4:1. Many of these offences are dealt with in Exodus 22:7-13 where the legal procedure is set forth; here they are regarded as a trespass against the Lord, and a sacrifice is demanded. It is thought that the cases treated here are those which are disclosed by the evil doer voluntarily because he has repented of his sin. The actions in question are not done ‘unwittingly’ and if discovered are liable to be punished by the judges (Exodus 22). Hence it is supposed that the cases here referred to are those which would not have been discovered but for the offender’s own confession.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:7

7. It shall be forgiven him — After voluntary confession, restitution, compensation, and presentation of his trespass offering for a propitiation for his sin, he might trust in the mercy of God for forgiveness.

Sermons on Leviticus 6:7

	Sermon	Description
	God's Handbook on Holiness - Part 2 by Roy Hession	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the offerings that were made in the tabernacle as described in the book of Leviticus. The tabernacle was a portable place of worship where sa
	Hell-Shaking Prayer by David Wilkerson	This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, focusing on the story of Daniel who prayed fervently despite facing opposition and the threat of the lion's den. It highlights the
	Accountability to God - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill	Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgency of accountability to God, arguing that if believers truly believed in the imminent return of Jesus, their lives would reflect that belief t
	Victory Over One's Worst Enemy by Paris Reidhead	Paris Reidhead emphasizes that our greatest enemy is ourselves, revealing his personal struggles with spirituality and critical attitudes during his missionary work in Africa. He s
	Accountability to God - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill	Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the critical need for accountability to God, illustrating the transformative power of genuine repentance and the pursuit of purity in the heart. He rec
	Free to Be Ourselves by Norman Grubb	In this sermon, the speaker discusses three areas of understanding in relation to God's fatherhood. The first area is replacing negative seeing with positive seeing and living by f
	The Spirit Filled Life by Oswald J. Smith	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a Spirit-filled life for Christian workers, ministers, and missionaries. The command to "be filled with the Spirit"