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(Hebrews ‘asham, “debt”), the law concerning, given in Leviticus 5:14-6:7; also in Numbers 5:5-8. The idea of sin as a “debt” pervades this legislation. The asham, which was always a ram, was offered in cases where sins were more private. (See OFFERING.)

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