Numbers 15:28

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَيُكَفِّرُ الكَاهِنُ فِي حَضْرَةِ اللهِ عَنْ ذَاكَ الَّذِي أخطَأ بِغَيرِ قَصدٍ. يُكَفِّرُ عَنْهُ فَيُغفَرَ لَهُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Numbers explains that when someone sins without knowing it, a priest can make an offering to God to forgive that person. It emphasizes that unintentional sins can be forgiven through proper atonement.

Explained for Children

Imagine you accidentally broke a toy of your friend, but you didn't mean to. This verse says that just like you can say sorry and fix things, God can forgive you too if you didn't know you were doing something wrong.

Historical Background

The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This chapter deals with laws and regulations for the Israelites, emphasizing the role of priests in making atonement for unintentional sins.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, if you accidentally hurt someone's feelings without knowing, you can still make it right by apologizing and showing genuine remorse. Forgiveness is available when we sincerely seek it.

Topics

• atonement
• forgiveness
• sin
• priesthood
• unknowing
• repentance

Related Verses

• Leviticus 4:27-31
• Psalms 19:12
• Isaiah 53:10
• Hebrews 9:7
• 1 John 1:9

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to sin ignorantly?

Sinning ignorantly means doing something wrong without knowing it was wrong. This verse shows that even unintentional mistakes can be forgiven.

How does a priest make atonement?

A priest makes atonement by offering sacrifices or performing rituals prescribed by God to cleanse sins, as described in the Old Testament laws.

Can all sins be forgiven through atonement?

This verse focuses on unintentional sins, but God's forgiveness is available for all types of sins when one repents sincerely and seeks forgiveness.

Why is forgiveness important in this context?

Forgiveness is important because it allows individuals to be reconciled with God and others, emphasizing God's grace and the possibility of redemption.