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A Sin Beyond Sacrifice
Commentators explain that the sin of Eli's house was so egregious that it surpassed the atoning power of the Old Testament sacrifices. The Law's system had limits. This irrevocable judgment—the permanent loss of the priesthood for Eli's family—highlights the need for a greater, perfect sacrifice, which Christians understand to be fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 3:14
18th Century
Theologian
See the marginal references. The sin of the sons of Eli could not be purged by the appointed sacrifices of the Law. In blessed contrast with this d…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 3:14
19th Century
Bishop
Shall not be purged with sacrifice. —No earthly sacrifice, bloody or unbloody, could ever purge on earth the sin of the d…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 3:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering forever. And S…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 3:14
17th Century
Pastor
And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli
Either had done this before, which was signified to him by the man of…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 3:11–18
17th Century
Minister
What a great deal of guilt and corruption there is in us, about which we may say, It is the iniquity that our own heart knows; we are conscious of …