Numbers 5:8
“But if the man have no kinsman to recompense the trespass unto, let the trespass be recompensed unto the LORD, even to the priest; beside the ram of the atonement, whereby an atonement shall be made for him.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But if a man have no kinsman to recompense the trespass to,.... This supposes that if a man should die, against whom the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Numbers 5:5-10
The law of restitution: a passage supplementary to Lev 5:5, etc., Lev 6:5, etc. Num 5:7 Recompense his trespass - i. e.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 5:1-10
Here is, I. A command for the purifying of the camp, by turning out from within its lines all those that were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The verse deals with the case in which the injured person dies before restitution has been made to him, and leaves no…