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If he bring a lamb as his offering for a sin-offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
A lamb - A sheep. See Leviticus 3:7 note. Three points are to be observed in regard to the victims for sin-offerings.
19th Century
Anglican
And if he bring a lamb. — Better, a sheep. (See Leviticus 3:7.) Those who were unable to bring a goat might offe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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