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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Of the flocks. —Bullocks, of course, could only be offered by the wealthy. Therefore, the law now provides for those who could not…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
