KJV ORIGINAL
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:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Or if he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring his offering—a male goat without any defects.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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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