Leviticus 5:17

17 If any one sin through ignorance, and do one of those things which by the law of the Lord are forbidden, and being guilty of sin, understand his iniquity:

Leviticus 5:17 Meaning and Commentary

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
Respecting holy things:

though he wist it not;
or did not know that he had transgressed a negative command:

yet he is guilty, and shall bear the iniquity;
be chargeable with guilt, and is liable to punishment, and must make an atonement and satisfaction for it; see ( Luke 12:48 ) .

Leviticus 5:17 In-Context

15 If any one shall sin through mistake, transgressing the ceremonies in those things that are sacrificed to the Lord, he shall offer for his offence a ram without blemish out of the flocks, that may be bought for two sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary.

16 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.

17 If any one sin through ignorance, and do one of those things which by the law of the Lord are forbidden, and being guilty of sin, understand his iniquity:

18 He shall offer of the flocks a ram without blemish to the priest, according to the measure and estimation of the sin. And the priest shall pray for him, because he did it ignorantly: And it shall be forgiven him,

19 Because by mistake he trespassed against the Lord.