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When a ruler sins, and does unwittingly any one of all the things which Yahweh his God has commanded not to be done, and is guilty;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Ruler - Either the head of a tribe (Numbers 1:4–16), or the head of a division of a tribe (Numbers 34:18).
19th Century
Anglican
When a ruler has sinned. —The third instance presented is that of a ruler sinning inadvertently (Leviticus 4:22–26). A…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When a ruler has sinned Or "prince", the "nasi", one that is lifted up above others in honour, power, and authority,…
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…
