Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish:
Or if he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring his offering—a male goat without any defects.
This verse is saying that when someone realizes they have sinned, they must bring a perfect male goat as an offering to God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses about sin offerings for different classes of people in ancient Israel. The context here refers to a ruler or leader who has unintentionally broken one of God's commandments. The requirement for a 'male without blemish' reflects the principle that offerings to God must be the best quality available, symbolizing the perfection required to approach a holy God.
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