Leviticus 5:17

And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 5:17

BSB
If someone sins and violates any of the LORD's commandments even though he was unaware, he is guilty and shall bear his punishment.
AKJV
And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though he knew it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.
CPDV
If a soul will have sinned through ignorance, and will have done one of those things which the law of the Lord prohibits, and, being guilty of sin, understands his iniquity,
ERV
And if any one sin, and do any of the things which the LORD hath commanded not to be done; though he knew it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.
NHEB
"If anyone sins, and does any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done; though he did not know it, yet he is guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.
SMT
And if a soul shall sin and do one from all the commands of Jehovah which shall not be done; and he knew not, and he was guilty, and bore his sin.

Commentary for Leviticus 5:17

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Overview of Leviticus 5:17
Summary
Unknowing disobedience still incurs personal guilt
Event
Unknowing violation establishes guilt
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Law