Abstract This paper aims to show the difference between defiant and unintentional sins as well as the consequences of such sins. We will also identify the hope a sinner has before God and the key points we need to know about the sacrificial system of the Pentateuch.       Examination of Unintentional and Defiant Sins Unintentional sins are sins of omission, these are things that the people should have done, but failed to do. These sins may be sins that effect the entire nation, or simply affects the single person. The throne of God does not realize the phrase “I didn’t know” and these sins have to be dealt with. Whereas; a defiant sin, is ones where a person is knowingly sinning, I liken this to shaking your fist to God and saying I will do what I want, and I dare you to do something about it.  When a person unintentionally sins, as stated in verse 24 of the required reading the community is to prepare one young bull for a burnt offering with its grain and drink offering, along with one male goat as a sin offering. In making these offerings God would forgive them of their sins and restore them to fellowship with the Lord. When one defiantly sins against the Lord, the remedy is much harsher. They were to be cut off from their people, which indicates that they are to be stoned to death. There is no forgiveness from God for defiant sins. These sins and their remedies tell us that in the Hebrew Bible all sins required some sort of sacrifice to receive atonement from God. No matter the size of the sin, there was to be a penalty. Sins that go against God in a defiant way, rejecting his word, or challenging him, are dealt with a sacrifice of the person’s life. There is no atonement for outright rebellion against God in a defiant matter. This also shows that God is a forgiving God unless you test his power and authority. The hope that sinners have before God is that they recognize that their sin was committed and that if they offer the sacrifice as prescribed by the Torah that they can be back in relationship and fellowship with God. That God will not forsake them, unless of course they are defiant against God.