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Trespass offering

Law & Covenant • Old Testament
The trespass offering was a sacrifice required for certain personal offenses against God or another person. It involved a ram and included restitution for the wrong committed.
Biblical Usage
Its legislation is given in Leviticus 5:14–6:7 and Numbers 5:5-8. It addressed private sins and associated guilt with an obligation requiring satisfaction.
Scripture References
Leviticus 5:14-6:7 Numbers 5:5-8