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Leaders Answer to God
Commentators highlight the unique phrase "the Lord his God," which is used only for the ruler. This emphasizes that while leaders hold authority over others, they are directly accountable to God. No earthly position, whether a tribal chief or a king, places someone above God's law and judgment.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 4:22
18th Century
Theologian
Ruler - Either the head of a tribe (Numbers 1:4–16), or the head of a division of a tribe (Numbers 34:18).
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 4:22
19th Century
Bishop
When a ruler has sinned. —The third instance presented is that of a ruler sinning inadvertently (Leviticus 4:22–26). A…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 4:22
16th Century
Theologian
When a ruler has sinned.
A specific atonement is also appointed for the transgression of rulers. Although he speaks of the ruler in…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 4:22
17th Century
Pastor
When a ruler has sinned
Or "prince", the "nasi", one that is lifted up above others in honour, power, and authority,…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 4:22–26
17th Century
Minister
Those who have power to call others to account are themselves accountable to the Ruler of rulers. The sin of the ruler, committed through ignorance…