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Leviticus 6:4

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 6:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “then it shall be, if he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he hath gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

then it shall be, if he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he hath gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,
Leviticus 6:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
2If any one sin, and commit a trespass against Jehovah, and deal falsely with his neighbor in a matter of deposit, or of bargain, or of robbery, or have oppressed his neighbor,
3or have found that which was lost, and deal falsely therein, and swear to a lie; in any of all these things that a man doeth, sinning therein;
4then it shall be, if he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he hath gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,
5or any thing about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in full, and shall add the fifth part more thereto: unto him to whom it appertaineth shall he give it, in the day of his being found guilty.
6And he shall bring his trespass-offering unto Jehovah, a ram without blemish out of the flock, according to thy estimation, for a trespass-offering, unto the priest:
7and the priest shall make atonement for him before Jehovah; and he shall be forgiven concerning whatsoever he doeth so as to be guilty thereby.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then it shall be, because he hath sinned and is guilty, etc.] Owns his guilt through remorse of conscience, and makes a confession of it; or otherwise, upon conviction, without such confession he was to pay double, (see <022207>Exodus 22:7-9) whereas, in this case it is only ordered, that he shall restore that which he took violently away: whether money, goods, or cattle: or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten; by outwitting him, by extortion, by false accusation, or detention of wages: or that which was delivered him to keep; in which he was unfaithful to his trust, be it what it will: or the lost thing which he found; and denied he had it.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Is guilty - This guilt being manifested by his voluntary confession upon remorse, whereby he reapeth this benefit, that he only restores the principal with the addition of a fifth part; whereas if he were convicted of his fault, he was to pay double, Exo 22:9. Leviticus 6:5”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“because: Lev 4:13-15, Lev 5:3, Lev 5:4 which he: Gen 21:25; Job 20:19, Job 24:2; Isa 59:6; Eze 18:7, Eze 18:12, Eze 18:18; Amo 3:10; Mic 2:2; Zep 1:9 Leviticus 6:5”
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