Leviticus 6:6
"or any thing about which he has sworn falsely: he shall restore it in full, and shall add a fifth part more to it. He shall return it to him to whom it belongs in the day of his being found guilty."
Key Reflection
This verse emphasizes the gravity of false swearing by requiring restitution not just for the original amount but with an additional fifth part, symbolizing a significant penalty and a lesson on the importance of truth and honesty in one's covenant with God. It underscores that such transgressions carry severe consequences and the necessity to restore what was wronged fully.
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