Numbers 15:28 Meaning and Explanation
“And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that sinneth ignorantly, when he sinneth by ignorance before the LORD, to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.”
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Read Full Chapter →The priest makes atonement for the individual who unintentionally sinned, and through this atonement, forgiveness follows.
The Context of Numbers 15:28
God confirms that atonement precedes forgiveness for individual unintentional sins.
What Does Numbers 15:28 Mean?
The priest again plays the mediatorial role, standing between the sinner and the LORD. The threefold repetition—'atonement for,' 'atonement for,' 'forgiven'—emphasizes that atonement is the pathway to forgiveness.
The phrase 'before the LORD' indicates that this transaction occurs in God's presence or with God's awareness. The individual's ignorant sin, addressed through the priest's mediation and the offering, is fully resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:28
What does Numbers 15:28 mean?
The priest makes atonement for the individual who unintentionally sinned, and through this atonement, forgiveness follows.
What is the context of Numbers 15:28?
God confirms that atonement precedes forgiveness for individual unintentional sins.