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Leviticus 19

Leviticus 19:21

Keep My Statutes · Leviticus 19:19–37
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Translations

Modern
The man, however, must bring a ram to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting as his guilt offering to the LORD.
Traditional
And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the Lord, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, even a ram for a trespass offering.
Literal
And he shall bring his guilt offering to YHWH, to the door of the Tent of Meeting, a ram of a guilt offering.
Latin
Pro delicto autem suo offeret Domino ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii arietem:

Original

Hebrew
English
The man, however, must bring a ram to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting as his guilt offering to the LORD.

Notes

Leviticus 19:20–22

In the biblical world, betrothal (engagement) was viewed as equal to marriage. Having sexual relations with a betrothed woman who was not a slave brought the same punishment as adultery. The punishment was death (Deuteronomy 22:22; see Leviticus 18:20).

The situation was less clear if the woman was a slave, since she might not be able to refuse. Slaves in Israel had more rights than those in Mesopotamia or Egypt, but they were still not free. They could not punish a slave girl, so the man also went unpunished. Yet, he was guilty in God's eyes and had to sacrifice a ram for his sin.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Neighbor Offerings and Sacrifices

Topics

Adultery: Penalties For Concubinage: Laws Concerning Offerings: Trespass: Ordinances Concerning Servant: Bond: Laws of Moses Concerning Trespass offering: Special Occasions of offering for Connection with a Betrothed Bondmaid