Leviticus 6:5or any thing about which he has sworn falsely; he shall restore it even in full, and shall add a fifth part more to it. To him to whom it belongs he shall give it, in the day of his being found guilty.
The setting
Mount Sinai wilderness, ~1445 BC. Moses receiving detailed laws for Israel's new society near modern-day Egypt-Saudi Arabia border...
The emotion here: recording divine justice with trembling reverence
The original word
shalam (שָׁלַם) — to make complete, restore wholeness, not just replace
Why it matters
The 20% penalty was revolutionary - most ancient cultures demanded death for fraud
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What most readers miss in Leviticus 6:5
This isn't just paying back - it's paying EXTRA to acknowledge the harm caused
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about money, but 'restore in full' applies to reputation, trust, and relationships - you owe more than you took.
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Verses that echo Leviticus 6:5
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 6:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 6:5 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include full restitution, additional penalty, justice. Notable phrases: restore it even in full; add a fifth part more. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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