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Grace for All People
Commentators like John Gill and Matthew Henry highlight the significance of forgiveness being extended not just to Israel but also to the "stranger that sojourneth among them." They see this as a powerful Old Testament prefiguring of the New Covenant, where the pardon offered through Christ's sacrifice is available to both Jews and Gentiles.
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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 15:26
19th Century
Bishop
Seeing all the people were in ignorance—Rather, for in regard to all the people, it was done in ignorance, or unwitti…
John Gill
On Numbers 15:26
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall be forgiven all the congregation of the children
of Israel
Which is repe…
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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…