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Accessible Atonement
Commentators explain that the provision for a common person to bring either a female goat or a female sheep (a less valuable animal than a male) demonstrates God's grace. The system of atonement was not meant to be an impossible financial burden, making it accessible to all, not just the wealthy or powerful.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 4:32
18th Century
Theologian
A lamb - A sheep. See Leviticus 3:7 note. Three points are to be observed in regard to the victims for sin-offerings.
- The commo…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 4:32
19th Century
Bishop
And if he bring a lamb. — Better, a sheep. (See Leviticus 3:7.) Those who were unable to bring a goat might offe…
John Gill
On Leviticus 4:32
17th Century
Pastor
And if he bring a lamb for a sin offering
As he might if he would.
The Jews observe that in all places a lamb…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 4:27–35
17th Century
Minister
Here is the law of the sin-offering for a common person. To be able to plead, when charged with sin, that we did it ignorantly and through the surp…