Bible Dictionary

Sin Offering

An offering presented according to God's commandments in connection with sin.

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Total Entries

368

Entry Position

314 of 368

Letter

S

Meaning

An offering presented according to God's commandments in connection with sin.

Key Scriptures

  • Leviticus 4
  • Leviticus 5:1-13
  • Leviticus 6:24-30
  • Numbers 15:22-29
  • Hebrews 10:6-8
  • Hebrews 13:11

Original Language

Hebrew

חַטָּאת

chatta'th

sin offering

Meaning

A sin offering was an offering presented according to God’s commandments in connection with sin.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the sin offering was one of the offerings prescribed under the Law of Moses.

It was presented in accordance with God’s commandments for specific sins and formed part of Israel’s system of worship.


Key References

  • Leviticus 4
  • Leviticus 5:1-13
  • Leviticus 6:24-30
  • Numbers 15:22-29
  • Hebrews 10:6-8
  • Hebrews 13:11

  • Offering
  • Sacrifice
  • Priest
  • Brazen Altar

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Scriptures

  • Leviticus 4
  • Leviticus 5:1-13
  • Leviticus 6:24-30
  • Numbers 15:22-29
  • Hebrews 10:6-8
  • Hebrews 13:11

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