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then it shall be, if he has sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he has gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,
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The Grace of Voluntary Confession
Commentators Ellicott and Gill highlight that this law applies specifically when an offender voluntarily confesses their guilt out of remorse, without having been caught. This act of coming forward, prompted by conscience, was met with a path to restoration, whereas being convicted would have led to a harsher penalty. This underscores God's grace toward genuine, proactive repentance.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty. —Better, And it shall come to pass, when he has so sinned, and acknow…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then it shall be, because he has sinned and is guilty , &c.] Owns his guilt through remorse of conscience, and makes…
Presbyterian
Though all the instances relate to our neighbor, yet it is called a trespass against the Lord. Though the person injured may be insignificant, and …
