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If his offering is of the flock, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt offering, he shall offer it a male without blemish.

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Worship for Every Wallet

Commentators highlight that by allowing for less costly sacrifices like sheep or goats, God made a way for everyone, not just the wealthy, to approach Him. Matthew Henry emphasizes that the offering of the poor was just as valid because it could equally express repentance, faith, and devotedness to God.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 1:10

18th Century

Theologian

Of the flocks - These directions are more brief than those for the bullock. The burnt-offering of the sheep must have been that with which t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 1:10

19th Century

Bishop

Of the flocks. —Bullocks, of course, could only be offered by the wealthy. Therefore, the law now provides for those who could not…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 1:10

17th Century

Pastor

And if his offering be of the flocks
As it might be:

[namely], of the sheep, or of the goats for …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 1:10–17

17th Century

Minister

Those who could not offer a young bull were to bring a sheep or a goat; and those who were not able to do that were accepted by God if they brought…