Definition: If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering:

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from Leviticus 5:15. It's a pretty serious and important passage about how to deal with sins that come from not understanding God’s rules. Here’s a simplified explanation: What’s Happening? Imagine someone accidentally touches something sacred – like a piece of fruit in the temple, or even a small object used for rituals. This is what the verse describes. If a person doesn't understand the rules and boundaries surrounding those things, they commit a sin. Let’s unpack it: “Leviticus 5:15” : This is the specific verse we’re focusing on. “If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance…” : This means that if someone doesn't understand God's laws (the “treasures”), they make a mistake. It's not about wanting to break the rules; it’s about not knowing them. “…and sin through ignorance” : This is the key part. “Ignorance” means lacking knowledge or understanding. It’s like not being aware of what’s right and wrong. “in the holy things of the LORD…” : This tells us this isn't just any kind of mistake; it’s happening within the sacred spaces of God’s temple – places dedicated to worship and holiness. “…he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks…” : This describes what happens when someone is ignorant and makes a mistake. They bring a ram (a type of sacrificial animal) that is perfect and clean – this is called "without blemish." “with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary…” : This is crucial. The ram isn’t just any ram; it has to be a perfectly clean and acceptable one. It's given to the Lord (a symbol of atonement for sin). The “shekels of silver” are a standard unit of currency used in ancient Israel – representing a financial offering to appease God. It's offered "after the shekel of the sanctuary." In short, this verse is saying that if someone doesn’t understand the rules about things sacred, they will bring a sacrificial animal (a ram) that must be perfectly clean and acceptable to God as a consequence for their ignorance. Why is it important? This law was designed to protect the holiness of God. It was a way for God to test people and show them how serious their actions are. It’s about demonstrating reverence and understanding of the divine order. --- Do you want me to: Explain another part of this verse? Give an example of how this principle might be applied in modern life (without getting too complicated)?