Leviticus 7:1
Leviticus 7:1 in Multiple Translations
“Now this is the law of the guilt offering, which is most holy:
Likewise this is the law of the trespass offering: it is most holy.
And this is the law of the trespass-offering: it is most holy.
And this is the law of the offering for wrongdoing: it is most holy.
“These are the regulations for the guilt offering, it is most holy.
Likewise this is the lawe of the trespasse offering, it is most holy.
'And this [is] a law of the guilt-offering: it [is] most holy;
“‘This is the law of the trespass offering: It is most holy.
Likewise this is the law of the trespass-offering: it is most holy.
This also is the law of the sacrifice for a trespass, it is most holy:
“These are the regulations concerning the offerings to be made by people who are guilty of not giving to me the things that are required to be given to me. Those are very sacred offerings.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 7:1
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Leviticus 7:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/זֹ֥את
תּוֹרַ֖ת
הָ/אָשָׁ֑ם
קֹ֥דֶשׁ
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
הֽוּא
וְ/זֹ֥את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Conj | Pron
תּוֹרַ֖ת
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
N-fs
הָ/אָשָׁ֑ם
ʼâshâm
H817
guilt (offering)
Art | N-ms
קֹ֥דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-mp
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 7:1
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.
הָ/אָשָׁ֑ם
ʼâshâm
H817
"guilt (offering)"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to guilt or a fault, often requiring a sin offering. It is used to describe a trespass or offense against God, as seen in the book of Leviticus. The KJV translates it as guiltiness or trespass offering.
Definition: 1) guilt, offense, guiltiness 1a) offense, trespass, fault 1b) guilt, guiltiness 1c) compensation (for offense) 1d) trespass offering, guilt offering
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: guiltiness, (offering for) sin, trespass (offering). See also: Genesis 26:10; Leviticus 14:25; Psalms 68:22.
קֹ֥דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-mp
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Leviticus 7:1
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 7:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 7:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 7:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 7:1
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 7:1
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 7:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 7:1
- Sermons on Leviticus 7:1
Context — The Guilt Offering
1“Now this is the law of the guilt offering, which is most holy:
2The guilt offering must be slaughtered in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, and the priest shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar. 3And all the fat from it shall be offered: the fat tail, the fat that covers the entrails,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 6:17 | It must not be baked with leaven; I have assigned it as their portion of My offerings made by fire. It is most holy, like the sin offering and the guilt offering. |
| 2 | Leviticus 5:14–7 | — |
| 3 | Leviticus 6:25 | “Tell Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the sin offering: In the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, the sin offering shall be slaughtered before the LORD; it is most holy. |
| 4 | Leviticus 5:1–6 | “If someone sins by failing to testify when he hears a public charge about something he has witnessed, whether he has seen it or learned of it, he shall bear the iniquity. Or if a person touches anything unclean—whether the carcass of any unclean wild animal or livestock or crawling creature—even if he is unaware of it, he is unclean and guilty. Or if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. Or if someone swears thoughtlessly with his lips to do anything good or evil—in whatever matter a man may rashly pronounce an oath—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty in the matter. If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed, and he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin he has committed: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 44:29 | They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. |
| 6 | Leviticus 14:12–13 | Then the priest is to take one of the male lambs and present it as a guilt offering, along with the log of olive oil; and he must wave them as a wave offering before the LORD. Then he is to slaughter the lamb in the sanctuary area where the sin offering and burnt offering are slaughtered. Like the sin offering, the guilt offering belongs to the priest; it is most holy. |
| 7 | Leviticus 19:21–22 | The man, however, must bring a ram to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting as his guilt offering to the LORD. The priest shall make atonement on his behalf before the LORD with the ram of the guilt offering for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven the sin he has committed. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 46:20 | and said to me, “This is the place where the priests shall boil the guilt offering and the sin offering, and where they shall bake the grain offering, so that they do not bring them into the outer court and transmit holiness to the people.” |
| 9 | Numbers 6:12 | He must rededicate his time of separation to the LORD and bring a year-old male lamb as a guilt offering. But the preceding days shall not be counted, because his separation was defiled. |
| 10 | Leviticus 5:8 | He is to bring them to the priest, who shall first present the one for the sin offering. He is to twist its head at the front of its neck without severing it; |
Leviticus 7:1 Summary
The law of the guilt offering in Leviticus 7:1 is a reminder that sin has serious consequences, but God provides a way for us to make things right. This offering was 'most holy', showing how important it is to acknowledge and deal with sin in our lives (as seen in Psalm 51:1-17). By following God's instructions for the guilt offering, the Israelites could restore their relationship with God, just like we can today through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1-2). This teaches us that God is holy and desires us to be holy too, and that He provides a way for us to be forgiven and made holy through His sacrifice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the guilt offering being 'most holy'?
The guilt offering being 'most holy' signifies its importance in restoring relationship with God, as seen in Leviticus 7:1, and is a reminder of the seriousness of sin, as mentioned in Numbers 5:8 and Deuteronomy 19:15-21.
How does the guilt offering relate to other offerings in the Bible?
The guilt offering is one of several offerings mentioned in the Bible, including the burnt offering, sin offering, and peace offering, each with distinct purposes, such as Exodus 29:36 and Leviticus 1:4.
What does the law of the guilt offering teach us about God's character?
The law of the guilt offering reveals God's holiness and His desire for His people to be holy, as stated in Leviticus 11:44 and 1 Peter 1:16, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and making amends for sin.
How does the guilt offering point to Jesus Christ?
The guilt offering, like other Old Testament sacrifices, points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who took upon Himself the guilt of humanity's sin, as seen in Romans 3:24-25 and Hebrews 10:12-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of making amends for sin in my own life, as seen in the guilt offering?
- How does the concept of 'most holy' relate to my own walk with God, and what does it mean for me to live a holy life?
- In what ways can I reflect on my own sin and how it affects my relationship with God, and what steps can I take to restore that relationship?
- How can I balance the seriousness of sin with the reality of God's mercy and forgiveness, as seen in the guilt offering and other Bible teachings?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:1
Likewise this [is] the law of the trespass [offering],.... Or the various rites and rules to be observed at the offering of it: the persons for whom it was to be made are described in the two
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:1
Likewise this is the law of the trespass offering: it is most holy. Likewise this is the law of the trespass offering.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 7:1
Leviticus 7:1 Likewise this [is] the law of the trespass offering: it [is] most holy.Ver. 1. Of the trespass offering.] Heb., Asham, Piaculum, quo peccatum expiabatur. How it differed from the sin offering is hard to determine.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 7:1
VII.(1) Likewise this is the law . . . . —Better, and this is the law:, &c. Just as Leviticus 6:24-30 contains additional regulations addressed to the priest about the rites of the sin offering, so Leviticus 7:1-10 gives more precise instructions about the trespass offering, supplementing Leviticus 5:1-13, also designed for the guidance of the priest.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 7:1
CHAPTER VII The law of the trespass-offering, and the priest's portion in it, 1-7. As also in the sin-offerings and meat-offerings, 8-10. The law of the sacrifice of peace-offering, 11, whether it was a thanksgiving-offering, 12-15; or a VOW or voluntary offering, 16-18. Concerning the flesh that touched any unclean thing, 19, 20, and the person who touched any thing unclean, 21. Laws concerning eating of fat, 22-25, and concerning eating of blood, 26, 27. Farther ordinances concerning the peace-offerings and the priest's portion in them, 28-36. Conclusion of the laws and ordinances relative to burnt-offerings, meat-offerings, sin-offerings, and peace-offerings, delivered in this and the preceding chapters, 37, 38. NOTES ON CHAP. VII Verse 1. Trespass-offering] See end of the chapter.
See Clarke on Leviticus 7:38.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 7:1
(5) The Guilt-Offering. Priestly portions of other offerings (Leviticus 7:1-10) The similarity between the Guilt-Offering and the Sin-Offering is very close (see Leviticus 7:7). Both are ‘most holy’ and to be killed in the same place (Leviticus 6:25, cp. Leviticus 7:1-2). The parts to be burned on the altar are the same (Leviticus 3:4; Leviticus 3:9-11, Leviticus 4:31; Leviticus 4:35, cp. Leviticus 7:3-5), but note that the word ‘food,’ Heb. léhem, of Leviticus 3:11; Leviticus 3:16 is not applied to the Guilt-Offering, and the remainder is to be eaten in the same manner (Leviticus 6:26; Leviticus 6:29, cp. Leviticus 7:6-7).
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 7:1
See Leviticus 5:14 note. In Leviticus 7:2 “sprinkle” should rather be cast Leviticus 1:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 7:1
LAWS OF THE , Leviticus 7:1-10.1. Trespass offering — See chap. 5, introductory remarks, and Leviticus 7:6, note.
Sermons on Leviticus 7:1
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(Following the Footsteps of Christ) the First Saying on the Cross by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer, using the example of Daniel from the Bible. He highlights how Daniel mourned and fasted for three |
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of laying on of hands in the Old Testament sacrificial system. He emphasizes that laying hands on an animal was a form of identifi |
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Authority in the Scriptures - Part 2 by Colin Anderson | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on various passages from the Bible, highlighting the fulfillment of God's word through Jesus. The preacher emphasizes Jesus' obedience and sil |