Numbers 15:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If the whole congregation unintentionally commits a sin without knowing, they must offer a young bullock as a burnt offering and a kid for a sin offering.
The Context of Numbers 15:24
God provides the remedy for communal unintentional sins—specific offerings to restore right relationship.
What Does Numbers 15:24 Mean?
This addresses communal unintentional sins—when the whole congregation errs without awareness. A young bullock shows the seriousness even of unintentional communal failure, accompanied by the proper grain and wine offerings.
The inclusion of a kid 'for a sin offering' addresses the guilt incurred by the unintentional sin. Together, the burnt offering expresses devotion and renewal, while the sin offering addresses the rupture in the covenant relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:24
What does Numbers 15:24 mean?
If the whole congregation unintentionally commits a sin without knowing, they must offer a young bullock as a burnt offering and a kid for a sin offering.
What is the context of Numbers 15:24?
God provides the remedy for communal unintentional sins—specific offerings to restore right relationship.