Numbers 15:23

Verse

all that the LORD has commanded you through Moses from the day the LORD gave them and continuing through the generations to come—

American Standard Version (1901)

even all that Jehovah hath commanded you by Moses, from the day that Jehovah gave commandment, and onward throughout your generations;

Bible in Basic English

All the laws which the Lord has given you by the hand of Moses, from the day when the Lord gave them, and ever after from generation to generation;

Free Bible Version

everything that the Lord has ordered you to do through Moses from the time that the Lord gave them and for all future generations—

King James (Authorized) Version

Even all that the LORD hath commanded you by the hand of Moses, from the day that the LORD commanded Moses, and henceforward among your generations;

One Unity Resource Bible

even all that Adonai has enjoined you by Moses [Drawn out], from the day that Adonai gave commandment, and onward throughout all your generations;

Translation for Translators

There may be times when some of your descendants do not obey all these instructions that I have given to Moses to tell to you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

everything that I have commanded you through Moses from the day that I began to give you commands and onward throughout your people's generations.

Noah Webster Bible

Even all that the LORD hath commanded you by the hand of Moses, from the day that the LORD commanded Moses , and henceforward among your generations;

World English Bible

even all that Yahweh has commanded you by Moses, from the day that Yahweh gave commandment and onward throughout your generations—

Young's Literal Translation

the whole that Jehovah hath charged upon you by the hand of Moses, from the day that Jehovah hath commanded, and henceforth, to your generations,

Context

Offerings for Unintentional Sins

²²Now if you stray unintentionally and do not obey all these commandments that the LORD has spoken to Moses—²³all that the LORD has commanded you through Moses from the day the LORD gave them and continuing through the generations to come—²⁴and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering.

Summary

In Numbers 15:23, the importance of unintentional sin is highlighted, emphasizing that even sins committed unknowingly still require atonement. This verse underscores the principle that God's holiness demands justice for all transgressions, whether intentional or accidental. It reveals the seriousness of sin in God's eyes and the need for repentance and sacrifice to restore relationship with Him. The passage serves as a reminder of the need for humility and obedience in following God's commandments, acknowledging our human frailty and dependence on His grace for forgiveness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance,.... Of the law of God, not clearly understanding the meaning of it, or not knowing of the several precepts of it, and the circumstances of each, and the manner of performing obedience thereunto: without the knowledge of the congregation; or they being ignorant of the true intent of the law and form of obeying it; for this is to be understood not of the sin of a private person through ignorance, but of the body of the people; or of a congregation of them in some particular place, ignorantly and unawares falling into idolatry, or rather into a breach of any of the laws of God, moral or ceremonial: that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the Lord; as an acceptable sacrifice to him; by which it appears that this law is different from that in Lev 4:13; since the bullock there was for a sin offering, this for a burnt offering; and besides another creature was to be for a sin offering, as after expressed: with his meat offering and his drink offering, according to the manner; a meat offering, consisting of such a quantity of flour and oil, and a drink offering of such a quantity of wine as directed to, Num 15:9, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering; which though mentioned last was offered first, as an expiatory sacrifice for sin, typical of Christ, who was made an offering for sin, and then the burnt offering by way of thankfulness for the acceptance of the other.