ESV Reformation Study Bible – Lev 5:16
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Lev 5:16

5:16 holy thing. A reference to tithes and offerings, as well as property dedicated to God (22:7, 10, 14; 27:28).

add a fifth. In cases where a guilt offering was required, misappropriated property also had to be restored plus a fifth (cf. 6:5).