Leviticus 4:2

Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the Lord concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:

Cross-references

Leviticus 4:13 extends the same law to the whole congregation sinning unintentionally, directly continuing the topic.

Leviticus 5:15 expands unintentional sin to include trespass against holy things, requiring a ram as guilt offering alongside the sin offering.

Leviticus 5:17 covers unintentional sin where one is unaware of guilt, still requiring a guilt offering—broadening the principle.

Leviticus 6:25 Related theme

Leviticus 6:25 details the procedure for the sin offering introduced in chapter 4, expanding on the sacrificial law.

Numbers 15:22-29 applies the same unintentional sin principle to the whole congregation and distinguishes between native and foreigner.

1 Samuel 14:27 gives a narrative example: Jonathan unknowingly violates Saul's oath, illustrating unintentional sin in real life.

Psalm 19:12 Related theme

Psalm 19:12 pleads for forgiveness of hidden faults, echoing the need for atonement for unintentional sins.

1 Timothy 1:13 Related theme

1 Timothy 1:13 shows Paul received mercy because he acted in ignorance and unbelief, mirroring the OT provision for unintentional sin.

Hebrews 5:2 Allusion

Hebrews 5:2 describes the high priest dealing gently with the ignorant and wayward, directly referencing the category of unintentional sin.

Hebrews 9:7 Allusion

Hebrews 9:7 notes the high priest enters the Holy of Holies with blood for sins committed in ignorance, a direct NT allusion to the unintentional sin offering.

Hebrews 10:26 contrasts willful sin with no sacrifice left, opposite of the provision here for unintentional sin.

Deuteronomy 19:4 Related theme

Deuteronomy 19:4 applies unintentional action to manslaughter, providing cities of refuge—a different domain but same core concept.