Leviticus 6:5

"then it shall be, if he has sinned, and is guilty, he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he has gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,"

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the principle of restitution in ancient Israelite law, emphasizing that those who wrongfully gain something must return it plus a fifth additional amount as compensation. It underscores both justice and moral integrity, reflecting God's expectations for right relationships and fair dealings among His people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

In the day of his trespass offering -The restitution was thus to be associated with the religious act by which the offender testified his penitence.

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