The soul has 5 levels of awareness. Understand that the soul is a continuum; there are no steps to it. However, for the sake of our understanding there are 5 distinct points in the continuum that are identified. They are as follows: Nefesh, Ruach, Neshama, Chaya, and Yechidah.
Nefesh is the lowest level of awareness we deal with. This awareness is sensed through our 5 senses. We see, smell, hear, taste, and feel to “know” we are alive. When we read passages about offerings mentioning the “soul” the Hebrew word used is Nefesh. Remember the verse “there is life in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11)? The Hebrew word is Nefesh that is translated into “life”.
The offerings are only in reference to the lowest expression of the soul. The offering is meant to remind us that the lower awareness level is where we get into trouble. Meaning these senses are not perfect and will draw us off course, typically without any thought on our part.
A sin offering is meant for those actions that were not premeditated. Sin means error.
Ask yourself: Are there any offerings for premeditated sins?
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