Leviticus 5:11
“But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons,.... Which is supposing a man to be in the poorest…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Leviticus 5:1-13
Special occasions are mentioned on which sin-offerings are to be made with a particular confession of the offence for…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Tenth part of an ephah - About three quarts. The ephah contained a little more than seven gallons and a half.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 5:7-13
Provision is here made for the poor of God's people, and the pacifying of their consciences under the sense of guilt.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Leviticus 5:11-13
A further concession in the case of extreme poverty: 1/10th of an ephah of fine flour is allowed as a substitute for the…
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