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The priest shall make atonement for the soul who errs, when he sins unwittingly, before Yahweh, to make atonement for him; and he shall be forgiven.
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Atonement Points to Christ
Commentators see this verse as a clear foreshadowing of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. The priest making atonement for unintentional sin mirrors Christ's work on the cross. Matthew Henry specifically connects this to Jesus' prayer, 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,' showing that Christ's sacrifice provides forgiveness for sins committed in ignorance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The heavy punishments that had already overtaken the people might naturally give rise to apprehensions for the future, especially considering that …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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