Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Trespass offering

(Heb.'asham, "debt"), the law concerning, given in Lev. 5:14-Lev. 6:7; also in Num. 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)