Bible Strands
Numbers 15:22
Now if you stray unintentionally and do not obey all these commandments that the LORD has spoken to Moses—
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses addresses the Israelites in the wilderness, delivering future regulations for the period when they will enter the Promised Land.
The words — תִשְׁגּוּ (tishgu) literally means "you will err" or "stray," paired with תַּעֲשׂוּ (ta'asu) for "you will do" or "observe."
The thread — This framework for unintentional transgression recurs in Leviticus 4:2, Leviticus 4:13, and Leviticus 4:22, where similar provisions address individuals, the congregation, and leaders.
Why it lands — The text establishes a procedural boundary for collective obedience, requiring the reader to recognize that covenant life includes a defined path for correcting accidental disobedience.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the Lord hath spoken unto Moses,
Cross-references
- Leviticus 4:2 “Tell the Israelites to do as follows with one who sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s commandments and does what is forbidden by them:
- Leviticus 4:13 Now if the whole congregation of Israel strays unintentionally and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly so that they violate any of the LORD’s commandments and incur guilt by doing what is forbidden,
- Leviticus 4:22 When a leader sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the commandments of the LORD his God, he incurs guilt.
- Leviticus 4:27 And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt.
- Leviticus 5:13 In this way the priest will make atonement for him for any of these sins he has committed, and he will be forgiven. The remainder will belong to the priest, like the grain offering.”
- Leviticus 5:15 “If someone acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s holy things, he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock, of proper value in silver shekels according to the sanctuary shekel; it is a guilt offering.
- Psalms 19:12 Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
- Luke 12:48 But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.