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◄ Leviticus 5:16►

New International Version
They must make restitution for what they have failed to do in regard to the holy things, pay an additional penalty of a fifth of its value and give it all to the priest. The priest will make atonement for them with the ram as a guilt offering, and they will be forgiven.

New Living Translation
You must make restitution for the sacred property you have harmed by paying for the loss, plus an additional 20 percent. When you give the payment to the priest, he will purify you with the ram sacrificed as a guilt offering, making you right with the LORD, and you will be forgiven.

English Standard Version
He shall also make restitution for what he has done amiss in the holy thing and shall add a fifth to it and give it to the priest. And the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and he shall be forgiven.

Berean Standard Bible
Regarding any holy thing he has harmed, he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest, who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be forgiven.

King James Bible
And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.

New King James Version
And he shall make restitution for the harm that he has done in regard to the holy thing, and shall add one-fifth to it and give it to the priest. So the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.

New American Standard Bible
And he shall make restitution for that which he has sinned against the holy thing, and shall add to it a fifth part of it and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it will be forgiven him.

NASB 1995
“He shall make restitution for that which he has sinned against the holy thing, and shall add to it a fifth part of it and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it will be forgiven him.

NASB 1977
“And he shall make restitution for that which he has sinned against the holy thing, and shall add to it a fifth part of it, and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it shall be forgiven him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he shall make restitution for that which he has sinned against the holy thing, and he shall add to it a fifth part of it and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it will be forgiven him.

Amplified Bible
He shall make restitution for the sin which he has committed against the holy thing, and shall add a fifth [of the ram’s value] to it, and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and he shall be forgiven.

Christian Standard Bible
He is to make restitution for his sin regarding any holy thing, adding a fifth of its value to it, and give it to the priest. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf with the ram of the guilt offering, and he will be forgiven.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He must make restitution for his sin regarding any holy thing, adding a fifth of its value to it, and give it to the priest. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf with the ram of the restitution offering, and he will be forgiven.”

American Standard Version
and he shall make restitution for that which he hath done amiss in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the trespass-offering, and he shall be forgiven.

Contemporary English Version
In addition, you must pay what you owe plus a fine of 20 percent. Then the priest will offer the ram as a sacrifice to make things right, and you will be forgiven.

English Revised Version
and he shall make restitution for that which he hath done amiss in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and he shall be forgiven.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Pay for whatever holy things you used plus one-fifth more. Give it to the priest. So the priest will use the ram sacrificed for the guilt offering to make peace with the LORD for what you did wrong, and you will be forgiven.

Good News Translation
You must make the payments you have failed to hand over and must pay an additional 20 percent. You shall give it to the priest, and the priest shall offer the animal as a sacrifice for your sin, and you will be forgiven.

International Standard Version
He is to compensate for whatever sin he had committed concerning the sacred things of the LORD, add a fifth part to it, and give it to the priest. The priest is to make atonement for him with the ram as a sin offering and he'll be forgiven.

NET Bible
And whatever holy thing he violated he must restore and must add one fifth to it and give it to the priest. So the priest will make atonement on his behalf with the guilt offering ram and he will be forgiven."

New Heart English Bible
He shall make restitution for that which he has done wrong in the holy thing, and shall add a fifth part to it, and give it to the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and he will be forgiven.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add to it the fifth part, and give it to the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass-offering, and it shall be forgiven him.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Regarding any holy thing he has harmed, he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest, who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be forgiven.

World English Bible
He shall make restitution for that which he has done wrong regarding the holy thing, and shall add a fifth part to it, and give it to the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and he will be forgiven.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And that which he has sinned against the holy thing he repays, and is adding to it its fifth, and has given it to the priest, and the priest makes atonement for him with the ram of the guilt-offering, and it has been forgiven him.

Young's Literal Translation
'And that which he hath sinned against the holy thing he repayeth, and its fifth is adding to it, and hath given it to the priest, and the priest maketh atonement for him with the ram of the guilt-offering, and it hath been forgiven him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And what he sinned from the holy place he shall recompense, and he shall add its fifth upon it, and he gave it to the priest: and the priest shall expiate for him with the ram of the trespass, and it was forgiven to him.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall make good the damage itself which he hath done, and shall add the fifth part besides, delivering it to the priest, who shall pray for him, offering the ram, and it shall be forgiven him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he shall make restitution for the damage that he has brought, and he shall add a fifth part more, delivering it to the priest, who shall pray for him while offering the ram, and he shall be released from it.

New American Bible
The wrongdoer shall also restore what has been misused of the sacred objects, adding a fifth of its value, and give this to the priest. Thus the priest shall make atonement for the person with the ram of the reparation offering, so that the individual may be forgiven.

New Revised Standard Version
And you shall make restitution for the holy thing in which you were remiss, and shall add one-fifth to it and give it to the priest. The priest shall make atonement on your behalf with the ram of the guilt offering, and you shall be forgiven.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the sinner shall make amends for the harm that he has done in the holy thing, and shall add a fifth part to it and give it to the priest; and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering and it shall be forgiven him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he who sins from holy things shall pay and he will add a fifth of it to it and he will give it to the Priest, and the Priest shall atone for him with a ram of offering, and it shall be forgiven to him.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall make restitution for that which he hath done amiss in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt-offering, and he shall be forgiven.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall make compensation for that wherein he has sinned in the holy things; and he shall add the fifth part to it, and give it to the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of transgression, andhis sin shall be forgiven him.

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Context

Laws for Guilt Offerings
…15“If someone acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s holy things, he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock, of proper value in silver shekels according to the sanctuary shekel; it is a guilt offering.16Regarding any holy thing he has harmed,he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest,who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering,and he will be forgiven.17If someone sins and violates any of the LORD’s commandments even though he was unaware, he is guilty and shall bear his punishment.…

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Cross References

Numbers 5:7-8
and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged. / But if the man has no relative to whom restitution can be made for the wrong, the restitution belongs to the LORD and must be given to the priest along with the ram of atonement, by which the atonement is made for him.

Exodus 22:1
“If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it, he must repay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep.

Exodus 22:3-4
But if it happens after sunrise, there is guilt for his bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution; if he has nothing, he himself shall be sold for his theft. / If what was stolen is actually found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pay back double.

2 Samuel 12:6
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”

Proverbs 6:31
Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.

Leviticus 6:4-5
once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, / or anything else about which he has sworn falsely. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value, and pay it to the owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt.

Luke 19:8
But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Ezekiel 33:15
if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die.

Nehemiah 5:11-12
Please restore to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and houses, along with the percentage of the money, grain, new wine, and oil that you have been assessing them.” / “We will restore it,” they replied, “and will require nothing more from them. We will do as you say.” So I summoned the priests and required of the nobles and officials an oath that they would do what they had promised.

Exodus 21:34
the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his.

Exodus 21:36
But if it was known that the ox had a habit of goring, yet its owner failed to restrain it, he shall pay full compensation, ox for ox, and the dead animal will be his.

Exodus 22:14
If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies while its owner is not present, he must make full restitution.

Leviticus 27:13
If, however, the owner decides to redeem the animal, he must add a fifth to its value.

Leviticus 27:15
But if he who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will belong to him.

Treasury of Scripture

And he shall make amends for the harm that he has done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it to the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.

make

Leviticus 22:14
And if a man eatof the holy thing unwittingly, then he shall put the fifthpart thereof unto it, and shall giveit unto the priest with the holy thing.

Exodus 22:1,3,4
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep…

Psalm 69:4
They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me,being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restoredthat which I took not away.

the fifth

Leviticus 6:4,5
Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found, …

Leviticus 27:13,15,27,31
But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifthpart thereof unto thy estimation…

Numbers 5:7
Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifthpart thereof, and giveit untohim against whom he hath trespassed.

and the priest

Leviticus 5:6,10,13
And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin…

Leviticus 4:26
And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an atonement for him as concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him.

Hebrews 9:13,14
For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: …

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Leviticus 5

1.He who sins in concealing his knowledge
2.in touching an unclean thing
4.or in making an oath
6.His trespass offering, of the flock
7.of fowls
11.or of flour
14.The trespass offering in sacrilege
17.and in sins of ignorance

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Regarding any holy thing he has harmed
This phrase refers to the sacred items or offerings dedicated to God, which could include tithes, sacrifices, or other consecrated objects. In the context of ancient Israel, these holy things were set apart for worship and service to God, and any misuse or desecration was considered a serious offense. The holiness of these items underscores the importance of maintaining purity and reverence in worship practices, as seen in other passages likeExodus 30:37-38 andNumbers 18:32.

he must make restitution
Restitution involves compensating for the loss or damage caused. This principle is rooted in the broader biblical theme of justice and restoration, as seen inExodus 22:1-14. It reflects God's desire for His people to live in harmony and fairness, ensuring that wrongs are righted and relationships are restored.

by adding a fifth of its value to it
The addition of a fifth (20%) to the restitution amount emphasizes the seriousness of the offense and the need for genuine repentance. This extra payment serves as a deterrent against future transgressions and highlights the cost of sin. The concept of adding a fifth is also found inLeviticus 27:13, 15, 19, 27, 31, indicating a consistent approach to restitution in the Mosaic Law.

and giving it to the priest
The priest acts as an intermediary between the offender and God, a role that foreshadows the mediatory work of Jesus Christ as our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16). The involvement of the priest ensures that the restitution is properly handled and that the offender is reconciled with God and the community.

who will make atonement on his behalf
Atonement involves covering or removing sin, allowing the individual to be reconciled with God. This process is central to the sacrificial system and points to the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ on the cross (Romans 3:25). The priest's role in making atonement underscores the need for a mediator in the process of forgiveness and reconciliation.

with the ram as a guilt offering
The guilt offering, or trespass offering, is specifically for unintentional sins or sins requiring restitution. The use of a ram signifies the seriousness of the offense and the need for a valuable sacrifice. This offering prefigures Christ's sacrifice, as He is described as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).

and he will be forgiven
Forgiveness is the ultimate goal of the atonement process, restoring the sinner to a right relationship with God. This assurance of forgiveness reflects God's mercy and grace, themes that are prevalent throughout Scripture (Psalm 103:12,Micah 7:18-19). It also points to the complete and final forgiveness available through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:7).

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Offender
An individual who has sinned unintentionally concerning the holy things of the LORD.

2.The Priest
The mediator who performs the atonement ritual on behalf of the offender.

3.Holy Things
Items or practices dedicated to God, which the offender has mishandled or neglected.

4.Guilt Offering (Asham)
A specific type of offering required for atonement, involving a ram.

5.Restitution
The act of making amends, including adding a fifth of the value to the restitution.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Restitution
Restitution is a tangible expression of repentance and responsibility. It demonstrates a commitment to making things right with God and others.

Understanding Holy Things
Recognize the sacredness of what is dedicated to God. This includes our time, resources, and actions, which should be handled with reverence.

Role of the Priest
In the Old Testament, the priest acted as a mediator. Today, Jesus is our High Priest, who intercedes for us and provides ultimate atonement.

The Principle of Atonement
Atonement involves both confession and action. It is not enough to acknowledge wrongdoing; one must also take steps to correct it.

Forgiveness and Restoration
God's forgiveness is available through the prescribed means of atonement. This points to the ultimate forgiveness found in Christ.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 5:16?

2.How does Leviticus 5:16 emphasize the importance of restitution in our lives?

3.What does "make restitution for what he has failed to do" teach us?

4.How does Leviticus 5:16 connect with Jesus' teachings on repentance and restitution?

5.In what ways can we apply the principle of restitution in modern relationships?

6.Why is adding a fifth to the restitution significant in Leviticus 5:16?

7.What does Leviticus 5:16 reveal about God's expectations for restitution and atonement?

8.How does Leviticus 5:16 reflect the importance of guilt offerings in ancient Israelite society?

9.Why is a 20% penalty added to restitution in Leviticus 5:16?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 5?

11.What does it mean that Jesus mediates for us?

12.Was a rope tied to the high priest inside?

13.What is a trespass offering?

14.How does calling Jesus 'the Lamb of God' who removes sin (John 1:29) fit with conflicting Old Testament sacrificial laws?

What Does Leviticus 5:16 Mean

Concerning any holy thing he has harmed

“Regarding any holy thing he has harmed…” (Leviticus 5:16)

• God had set apart certain items, tithes, and portions of sacrifices for His own use (Leviticus 22:2–3;Numbers 18:8–9).

• To misuse, withhold, or damage what belongs to the Lord was treated as robbing God Himself (Malachi 3:8).

• Even unintentional sin defiled the worshiper and the sanctuary, requiring immediate attention (Leviticus 4:2).

He must make restitution

• The offender is first called to repay what was lost or damaged. Restitution is a tangible confession that sin costs something (Exodus 22:1;Luke 19:8).

• By restoring the exact value, the worshiper acknowledges God’s ownership and justice (Psalm 24:1).

Adding a fifth of its value

• “…by adding a fifth of its value to it…”

• A 20 percent surcharge emphasized the seriousness of the offense (Leviticus 6:5;Numbers 5:7).

• This extra amount served both as a penalty and a safeguard against treating sin lightly—there is always more lost through sin than what first appears (Proverbs 14:12).

Giving it to the priest

• “…and giving it to the priest…”

• The restitution went to God’s representative (Numbers 5:8;Deuteronomy 18:1–5).

• By placing the payment in the priest’s hands, the sinner publicly acknowledged that the debt was owed to the Lord, not merely to another human (Hebrews 5:1).

The priest will make atonement with the ram as a guilt offering

• “who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering…”

• Restitution alone could not cleanse sin; a substitutionary sacrifice was essential (Leviticus 5:14–15; 7:1–7).

• The ram stood in the sinner’s place, foreshadowing the perfect sacrifice of Christ, “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29;Hebrews 9:22;1 Peter 3:18).

He will be forgiven

• “…and he will be forgiven.”

• When restitution and sacrifice were complete, God promised full pardon (Leviticus 4:20;Psalm 103:12).

• This forgiveness restored fellowship with God and allowed the worshiper to rejoin the covenant community’s worship (Ephesians 1:7;1 John 1:9).

Summary

Leviticus 5:16 teaches that sin against God’s holy things demands both restitution and a blood sacrifice. Returning what was taken, adding an extra fifth, and bringing a guilt-offering ram underscored the costliness of sin and God’s righteous claim on all that is His. Yet in His grace, the same God provided a path to full forgiveness through the priestly atonement—pointing ahead to the ultimate restitution and sacrifice accomplished by Christ on the cross.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(16)And he shall make amends.--As the sacrifice was simply to atone for the transgression, the offender was in the first place to make restitution of the full value of the principal which he had inadvertently appropriated.

And shall add the fifth part thereto.--Besides paying the principal, the fifth part of the value of the holy property thus restored is to be added to the original amount. According to the rules which obtained in the time of Christ, the principal was estimated as four-fifths of the whole, and the lacking one-fifth was added. Thus, for instance, if the offender had consumed holy things to the value of four shekels, he had to pay five shekels, the fifth being added to the four. This, according to our mode of reckoning, is one-fourth. No distinction is here made whether the offender be the high priest, a prince, or a private individual.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Regarding any holy thing
הַקֹּ֜דֶשׁ(haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944:A sacred place, thing, sanctity

he has harmed,
חָטָ֨א(ḥā·ṭā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2398:To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn

he must make restitution
יְשַׁלֵּ֗ם(yə·šal·lêm)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7999:To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate

by adding
יוֹסֵ֣ף(yō·w·sêp̄)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3254:To add, augment

a fifth
חֲמִֽישִׁתוֹ֙(ḥă·mî·ši·ṯōw)
Number - ordinal feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2549:Fifth, a fifth

of its value to it
עָלָ֔יו(‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

and giving
וְנָתַ֥ן(wə·nā·ṯan)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

it to the priest,
לַכֹּהֵ֑ן(lak·kō·hên)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priest

[who]
וְהַכֹּהֵ֗ן(wə·hak·kō·hên)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priest

will make atonement
יְכַפֵּ֥ר(yə·ḵap·pêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3722:To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel

on his behalf
עָלָ֛יו(‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

with the ram
בְּאֵ֥יל(bə·’êl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 352:Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

as a guilt offering,
הָאָשָׁ֖ם(hā·’ā·šām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 817:Guilt, a fault, a sin-offering

and he will be forgiven.
וְנִסְלַ֥ח(wə·nis·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5545:To forgive, pardon

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