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Leviticus 22

Leviticus 22:14

Restrictions against the Unclean · Leviticus 22:1–16
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Translations

Modern
If anyone eats a sacred offering in error, he must add a fifth to its value and give the sacred offering to the priest.
Traditional
And if a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly, then he shall put the fifth part thereof unto it, and shall give it unto the priest with the holy thing.
Literal
And if a man eats the holy thing in error, then he shall add a fifth to it and he shall restore it to the priest with the holy thing.
Latin
Qui comederit de sanctificatis per ignorantiam, addet quintam partem cum eo quod comedit, et dabit sacerdoti in sanctuarium.

Original

Hebrew
English
If anyone eats a sacred offering in error, he must add a fifth to its value and give the sacred offering to the priest.

Notes

Leviticus 22:14–16

Like the rules for the guilt offering, a common person who accidentally ate the priestly portion had to repay 120 percent (see Leviticus 5:14–16). Yet, they did not need to offer a ram in this case.

Leviticus 21:1–22:33

This section, which discusses priestly rules, six times repeats the phrase I am the Lord who sanctifies (Leviticus 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16, 32; see also 21:8). These words emphasize the link between God's holiness and the holiness expected of priests. This extended to all of Israel (see 8:10; 11:44–45; 19:2). The text specifically addresses priests in 21:1–22:16, while including both clergy and common people in 22:17–33.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Glossary

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

Topics

Ignorance: Sins of Priest: Benefits of Fines Priests: Special Laws Respecting: Restitution to be Made To, by Persons Ignorantly Eating of