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Numbers 15:23

Numbers 15:23
Even all that the LORD hath commanded you by the hand of Moses, from the day that the LORD commanded Moses, and henceforward among your generations;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance,.... Of the law of God, not clearly understanding the meaning of it, or not knowing of the several precepts of it, and the circumstances of each,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Numbers 15:22-31

The heavy punishments which had already overtaken the people might naturally give rise to apprehensions for the future, especially in view of the fact that on the approaching entrance into Canaan the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Numbers 15:22-29

We have here the laws concerning sacrifices for sins of ignorance; the Jews understand it of idolatry, or false worship, through the error of their teachers. The case here supposed is that they had…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Numbers 15:22-31

Propitiation for inadvertent transgressions(a) Num 15:22-36 committed by the congregation as a whole; (b) Num 15:27-29 by individuals. To these is added the provision that deliberate transgressions…