Leviticus 4:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Tell the people of Israel: If someone sins unintentionally by breaking any of the LORD's commands and does something they shouldn't have done,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is providing instructions for when people accidentally break His laws without meaning to.

📚 Historical Context

This verse begins God's instructions to Moses about sin offerings for unintentional violations of God's law. In ancient Israel, the sacrificial system provided a way for people to restore their relationship with God after breaking His commands. Even sins committed accidentally or unknowingly required atonement because they still violated God's holy standards.

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