Numbers 15:27
And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she goat of the first year for a sin offering.
Cross-references
Leviticus 4:27
Parallel
In Leviticus 4:27, the same scenario of unintentional sin by a common person is described — parallel legislation for the same sin offering law.
Leviticus 4:28
Parallel
In Leviticus 4:28, the offering of a female goat without blemish is specified — identical to the requirement here.
1 Timothy 1:13
Allusion
In 1 Timothy 1:13, Paul says he obtained mercy because he acted ignorantly — directly reflecting the principle that unintentional sin has provision.
Acts 3:17
Allusion
In Acts 3:17, Peter acknowledges that the people acted in ignorance — echoing the concept of unintentional sin, though applied to Christ's crucifixion.
Acts 17:30
Related theme
In Acts 17:30, Paul notes that God overlooked times of ignorance, similar to the provision for unintentional sins here.