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all the oxen for the burnt offering twelve bulls, the rams twelve, the he-lambs a year old twelve, and their meal-offering; and the males of the goats for a sin-offering twelve;
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Atonement in Celebration
Commentators explain that the inclusion of twelve sin-offerings, even during a time of celebration, was highly significant. It demonstrated the people's awareness that sin is present even in their best services and that all access to God requires atonement. This pointed forward to the ultimate Sin-offering, Jesus Christ, through whom all believers find forgiveness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The aggregate worth, by weight, of all the offerings was about 438 British pounds. But the real worth of such a sum, when measured by the prices of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All the oxen for the burnt offering [were] twelve bullocks , &c.] According to the number of the princes and their t…
The princes and great men were at the forefront in the service of God. Here is an example to those in authority, and of the highest rank; they shou…
