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when the sin in which they have sinned is known, then the assembly shall offer a young bull for a sin-offering, and bring it before the tent of meeting.
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The High Cost of Corporate Sin
Commentators note that the sacrifice for the entire congregation's unintentional sin was a young bullock—the same high-value offering required for the high priest. This equivalence highlights the immense gravity of corporate sin. As one scholar observes, the high priest was considered 'equal to all Israel,' so a sin by the whole community required a correspondingly significant atonement.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When the sin ... is known - Compare (1 Samuel 14:31–35).
19th Century
Anglican
Offer a young bullock. —The same sacrifice that is prescribed for the sin of the high priest (), and though not expressed here, it…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When the sin which they have sinned against it Any of the commandments of the Lord forbidding such a thing to be don…
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If the leaders of the people, through mistake, caused them to err, an offering must be brought, so that wrath would not come upon the whole congreg…
