Bible Dictionary

Trespass Offering

An offering presented according to God's commandments in connection with certain trespasses or offenses.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

344 of 368

Letter

T

Meaning

An offering presented according to God's commandments in connection with certain trespasses or offenses.

Key Scriptures

  • Leviticus 5:14-19
  • Leviticus 6:1-7
  • Leviticus 7:1-10
  • Numbers 5:5-8
  • Isaiah 53:10

Also Called

guilt offering

Original Language

Hebrew

אָשָׁם

asham

trespass offering; guilt offering

Meaning

A trespass offering was an offering presented according to God’s commandments in connection with certain trespasses or offenses.

Biblical Usage

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

It was presented in accordance with God’s commandments for specific trespasses and included restitution where required.

Key References

  • Leviticus 5:14-19
  • Leviticus 6:1-7
  • Leviticus 7:1-10
  • Numbers 5:5-8
  • Isaiah 53:10
  • Offering
  • Sacrifice
  • Sin Offering
  • Priest

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Scriptures

  • Leviticus 5:14-19
  • Leviticus 6:1-7
  • Leviticus 7:1-10
  • Numbers 5:5-8
  • Isaiah 53:10

Related Terms

offering sacrifice sin offering priest

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