Leviticus 4:22
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Or if his sin wherein he hath sinned come to his knowledge,.... Or rather, "and if his sin", &c. (m) either by means of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Ruler - Either the head of a tribe Num 1:4-16, or the head of a division of a tribe (Num 34:18; compare Jos 22:30).
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
When a ruler hath sinned - Under the term נשיא nasi, it is probable that any person is meant who held any kind of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 4:22-26
Observe here, 1. That God takes notice of and is displeased with the sins of rulers. Those who have power to call others…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Leviticus 4:22-26
The Sin-Offering for the ruler, a he-goat
The blood in this case is not brought into the tent of meeting but put upon…
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