then it will be, if it is unintentionally committed, without the knowledge of the congregation, that the whole congregation shall offer one young bull as a burnt offering, as a sweet aroma to the Lord, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one kid of the goats as a sin offering.
Commentaries
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The heavy punishments that had already overtaken the people might naturally give rise to apprehensions for the future, especially considering that …
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
By ignorance. —The word shegagah is used to denote transgressions committed unwittingly in contrast to sins committed pre…
John Gill
JohnGill
Then it shall be, if [ought] be committed by ignorance
Of the law of God, not clearly understanding the meaning of i…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Though ignorance will to a degree excuse, it will not justify those who might have known their Lord's will, yet did not do it. David prayed to be c…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes