Numbers 15:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the LORD hath spoken unto Moses,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If Israel inadvertently fails to keep any of the commandments that the LORD spoke through Moses, what follows addresses such violations.
The Context of Numbers 15:22
God introduces a law addressing Israel's unintentional violations of His commandments.
What Does Numbers 15:22 Mean?
The word 'erred' indicates unintentional error or mistake—not deliberate rebellion. This sets the context for a law about unintentional sins, which are treated differently from intentional transgressions.
The comprehensive phrase 'all these commandments' emphasizes that every law given through Moses carries weight and that failure in even one constitutes a breach requiring remedy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:22
What does Numbers 15:22 mean?
If Israel inadvertently fails to keep any of the commandments that the LORD spoke through Moses, what follows addresses such violations.
What is the context of Numbers 15:22?
God introduces a law addressing Israel's unintentional violations of His commandments.