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If a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly, then he shall put the fifth part of it to it, and shall give to the priest the holy thing.
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Restitution for Unwitting Sin
Commentators explain that if a non-priest accidentally ate a holy item, they had to repay its full value plus a 20% penalty. This wasn't just a financial transaction; it was a way to atone for the error and demonstrate the seriousness of mishandling things dedicated to God, even when done in ignorance.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Unwittingly - Inadvertently, or “through ignorance.” Compare Leviticus 4:2 note.
19th Century
Anglican
Eat of the holy thing unwittingly. Or, through ignorance, as it is translated in the Authorized Version in all the other five pas…
16th Century
Protestant
And if a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly. A question may arise here, why God would require restitution to be made to the priests, if…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if a man eat [of] the holy thing unwittingly Either not knowing that it is an holy thing, or the heave offering,…
In this chapter, we have various laws concerning the priests and sacrifices, all for preserving the honour of the sanctuary. Let us recollect with …
