Or if a soul swear, pronouncing with his lips to do evil, or to do good, whatsoever it be that a man shall pronounce with an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty in one of these.
Or if someone makes a promise or oath out loud, whether to do something bad or something good, about anything at all, and then forgets about it; when they remember what they promised, then they are guilty of sin.
This verse teaches that we are responsible for keeping our promises and oaths, even if we forget about them for a while.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient Israelite community, God was giving laws through Moses on Mount Sinai to guide the nation in holiness and maintain their covenant relationship with Him, as they journeyed through the wilderness after escaping Egypt. This verse is part of a section in Leviticus dealing with unintentional sins, including rash oaths or vows that someone might make without full awareness, emphasizing the need for atonement when the oversight is realized. It reflects the broader emphasis in Israelite law on personal responsibility and purity before God.
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