Leviticus 7:1"'This is the law of the trespass offering. It is most holy.
The setting
Mount Sinai wilderness, ~1445 BC. God distinguishes between sin offerings (against God) and trespass offerings (against people). Modern-day Egypt/Saudi Arabia border.
The emotion here: carefully distinguishing between types of wrongs while marveling at God's precise justice
The original word
asham (אָשָׁם) — guilt, what you owe when you've damaged someone
Why it matters
Trespass offerings required 120% restitution — you had to pay back more than you took
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 7:1
This wasn't just about saying sorry — it required making the injured party better off than before
Common misconceptionPeople think any apology is enough, but trespass required restoration plus extra — making the wronged party better off.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 7:1
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 7:1 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 7:1 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include trespass offering, restitution, holiness. Notable phrases: law of the trespass offering; most holy. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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