then it shall be, if it be done unwittingly, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bull for a burnt offering, for a sweet savor to Yahweh, with the meal-offering of it, and the drink-offering of it, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin-offering.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The heavy punishments that had already overtaken the people might naturally give rise to apprehensions for the future, especially considering that …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

By ignorance. —The word shegagah is used to denote transgressions committed unwittingly in contrast to sins committed pre…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then it shall be, if [ought] be committed by ignorance
Of the law of God, not clearly understanding the meaning of i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Though ignorance will to a degree excuse, it will not justify those who might have known their Lord's will, yet did not do it. David prayed to be c…

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