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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.
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Unwitting vs. Willful Sin
Commentators emphasize that this law provides a path for atonement when the entire community sins unintentionally or through an oversight. This is contrasted sharply with "presumptuous" or defiant sin, mentioned later in the chapter, for which there was no sacrifice. God makes a distinction between an honest mistake and a rebellious heart.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 15:22–31
18th Century
Theologian
The heavy punishments that had already overtaken the people might naturally give rise to apprehensions for the future, especially considering that …
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 15:24
19th Century
Bishop
By ignorance. —The word shegagah is used to denote transgressions committed unwittingly in contrast to sins committed pre…
John Gill
On Numbers 15:24
17th Century
Pastor
Then it shall be, if [ought] be committed by ignorance
Of the law of God, not clearly understanding the meaning of i…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 15:22–29
17th Century
Minister
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…