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.
If someone accidentally eats something that was set apart as holy for God, they must pay back what they ate plus an extra twenty percent, and give it all to the priest along with the holy offering.
God requires people who accidentally consume holy offerings to make full restitution plus twenty percent to show respect for what belongs to Him.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, certain foods and offerings were consecrated specifically for God and the priests who served in the temple. These holy things were not meant for ordinary consumption by regular people. The law provided a way for honest mistakes to be corrected through restitution, showing both mercy for unintentional errors and the importance of maintaining the sacred boundary between holy and common things.
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