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The Sin of Careless Words
Commentators agree that this verse addresses oaths made thoughtlessly, in passion, or without careful consideration. The primary sin is not just breaking the oath, but the carelessness and negligence in making it and then forgetting it. This demonstrates a lack of reverence for God and the sacredness of one's word, for which atonement was required.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 5:1–13
18th Century
Theologian
Special occasions are mentioned on which sin-offerings are to be made with a particular confession of the offense for which atonement is sought ([R…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 5:4
19th Century
Bishop
Pronouncing with his lips. —Better, speaking heedlessly with his lips. That is, if he uttered an oath in thoughtlessness …
John Calvin
On Leviticus 5:4
16th Century
Theologian
Or if a soul shall swear. Guilt is also ascribed to error and ignorance when a person inconsiderately does what he has promised not to do.…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 5:4
17th Century
Pastor
Or if a soul swear
A rash or vain oath:
pronouncing with his lips ;
not in his…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 5:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The offenses noted here are:
A man's concealing the truth when he was sworn as a witness to speak the truth, the whole truth, and n…