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Grace for Unintentional Sin
Commentators highlight that God makes a crucial distinction between unintentional sin and defiant, high-handed rebellion. This verse specifically addresses an individual's sin committed through ignorance, misunderstanding, or oversight, providing a path to atonement. This shows God's grace for those who sin without 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 15:27
19th Century
Bishop
And if any soul sin through ignorance.— There is no restriction here, as in Leviticus 4:27, to sins of commission.
John Gill
On Numbers 15:27
17th Century
Pastor
And if any soul sin through ignorance
Any private or particular person, by breaking any of the above commands, or an…
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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…