Guilt Offering

Also called the 'trespass offering' (Leviticus 5-7), the guilt offering covered sins that caused measurable harm to others — fraud, theft, or violation of sacred things. It required both a sacrifice AND restitution plus 20% to the person wronged. It's the OT version of 'sorry isn't enough — you need to make it right.' The principle carries into the NT: Zacchaeus repaid fourfold, and Jesus said to reconcile with your brother before bringing your offering.