The meaning of “שָׁגַג”
Understanding shâgag reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] also for that, deceived, err, go astray, sin ignorantly. - to stray, i.e. (figuratively) sin (with more or less ...
שָׁגַג
[idiom] also for that, deceived, err, go astray, sin ignorantly. - to stray, i.e. (figuratively) sin (with more or less apology) 1) to go astray, err, commit sin or error 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to err (mentally) 1a2) to sin (ignorantly or inadvertently)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 5:18 | “And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and wist it not, and it shall be forgiven him.” Word: שָׁגַג (shâgag) | |
| Numbers 15:28 | “And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that sinneth ignorantly, when he sinneth by ignorance before the Lord, to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.” Word: שָׁגַג (shâgag) | |
| Job 12:16 | “With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.” Word: שָׁגַג (shâgag) | |
| Psalms 119:67 | “Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.” Word: שָׁגַג (shâgag) |
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