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Grace for Unwitting Sin
Commentators emphasize that this verse addresses corporate, unintentional sins—errors or oversights made by the community. This is contrasted with the 'presumptuous' or high-handed sins mentioned later in the chapter, for which no sacrifice was available. God graciously provided a specific path to atonement for sins committed in ignorance.
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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 15:25
19th Century
Bishop
For it is ignorance.— Rather, for it is a sin of ignorance, or an error. So also at the end of the vers…
John Gill
On Numbers 15:25
17th Century
Pastor
And the priest shall make an atonement for all the
congregation of the children of Israel …
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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…