שָׁגַג shâgag
Meaning
to stray, i.e. (figuratively) sin (with more or less apology)
In the King James Version: [idiom] also for that, deceived, err, go astray, sin ignorantly.
Derivation: a primitive root;
Where it is used
- Leviticus 5:18 He is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven.
- Numbers 15:28 And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who erred by sinning unintentionally; and when atonement has been made for him, he will be forgiven.
- Job 12:16 True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His.
- Psalms 119:67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.