'Offenses' in the Bible

Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I would make mention today of my own offenses.

"Before he died, your father left some instructions. He told us, "Tell Joseph, "Please forgive your brothers' offenses. I beg you, forgive their sins, because they wronged you."' So please forgive the transgression of the servants of your father's God."

So the Lord said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s household (family) with you shall bear the guilt in connection with the sanctuary [that is, through your service as priests you will atone for the offenses which the people unknowingly commit when brought into contact with the manifestations of God’s presence]; and you and your sons with you shall bear the guilt in connection with your priesthood [that is, your own unintentional offenses].

Only the Levites shall perform the service of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle), and they shall bear their iniquity; it shall be a statute forever throughout your generations, that the Levites shall have no inheritance [of land] among the children of Israel.

My offenses would be sealed up in a bag; you would cover over my sin.

He has not dealt with us as our sins deserveor repaid us according to our offenses.

Hatred stirs up conflicts,but love covers all offenses.

If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place,for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

(Tav) O people of Zion, your punishment will come to an end; he will not prolong your exile. But, O people of Edom, he will punish your sin and reveal your offenses!

They were haughty and committed repulsive acts before Me; therefore I removed them when I saw it.

For I know how many your offenses, and how great are your sins -- you who afflict the just, who take a bribe, and who turn aside the needy in the courts.

"Therefore I will make you ill when I attack you; I will bring you to ruin because of your offenses.