Leviticus 5:11
Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)
ክልተ ርግቢት ወይ ክልተ ጫጩት ርግቢት ኬምጽእ እንተ ዘይክኢሉ ግና፡ እቲ ሓጢኣት ዝፈጸመ መስዋእቲ ሓጢኣት፡ ዓስራይ ኤፋ ጽሩይ ሓርጭ መስዋእቲ ኼምጽእ ኣለዎ። መስዋእቲ ሓጢኣት ስለ ዝዀነ፡ ዘይቲ ከፍስሰሉ ወይ ዕጣን ኣይገብርን።
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Leviticus tells us that if someone cannot afford to offer two doves or pigeons as a sin offering, they can offer a tenth part of an ephah of fine flour instead. This offering should not have oil or frankincense added to it because it is a sin offering.
Explained for Children
Imagine you did something wrong and wanted to say sorry. If you can't give your mom or dad two pretty birds, you can give them a small bag of flour instead. Just make sure not to add anything else to the flour, because it's a special way of saying sorry.
Historical Background
This verse was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE, detailing laws for the Israelites. It was meant for the people who were poor and couldn't afford to bring animal offerings for their sins. The setting is in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this can be applied to situations where someone cannot afford to make amends for a wrong in the way society expects. Instead, they can offer something simpler that shows sincerity and a willingness to make things right.
Topics
forgivenesssacrificepovertysin offeringreligious practicesatonement
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is oil and frankincense not added to the flour offering?
Oil and frankincense symbolize wealth and luxury. By not adding them, the offering emphasizes humility and the fact that it's a sin offering, making it distinct from other types of offerings.
Who wrote this verse?
This verse is traditionally attributed to Moses, as part of the book of Leviticus, which was written around the time of the Exodus from Egypt.
How does this verse apply to people who cannot afford to make an offering?
It offers a practical solution for those who cannot afford animal offerings, allowing them to still seek atonement for their sins with a simpler, more affordable offering.
What is the significance of the tenth part of an ephah?
The exact quantity specified ensures a consistent offering, making it clear to both the giver and the recipient of the offering what is expected in terms of quantity.