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Equal Access to Grace
Commentators explain that this verse establishes a single standard of justice and mercy for both native-born Israelites and foreigners. The same sacrifice for unintentional sin was available to everyone, which scholars like John Gill see as a parallel to how both Jews and Gentiles find forgiveness through the same means in the New Covenant.
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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 …
John Gill
On Numbers 15:29
17th Century
Pastor
You shall have one law for him that sinneth through ignorance ,
&c.] Which enjoins a she goat for a sin offering for…
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…