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Leviticus 22:14

Leviticus 22:14
And if a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly, then he shall put the fifth part thereof unto it, and shall give it unto the priest with the holy thing.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And if a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly,.... Either not knowing that it is an holy thing, or the heave offering,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Unwittingly - Inadvertently, or “through ignorance.” Compare Lev 4:2 note.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Then he shall put the fifth part thereof unto it - The holy thing of which he has unknowingly eaten shall be fairly…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 22:10-16

The holy things were to be eaten by the priests and their families. Now,

I. Here is a law that no stranger should eat of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

unwittingly Cp. Lev 4:2. We are reminded by the directions here (-the fifth part" to be added) of ch. Lev 5:14-16; but…

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