NUMBERS—NOTE ON NUMBERS 15:1__ At each place where Israel encamped for a long time, laws were given: at Sinai (Exodus 20:1–Numbers 9:1), Kadesh (Numbers 15:1), and the plains of Moab (Numbers 28:1). The Kadesh laws are the briefest and are mainly clarifications of the Sinai laws. ⇐... [ Continue Reading ]
NUMBERS—NOTE ON NUMBERS 15:17 The principle of firstfruits is now extended to baking. The first DOUGH is to be given to the priests. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
NUMBERS—NOTE ON NUMBERS 15:22 Sins that are unintentional or that are done in ignorance may be atoned for by a sin offering (compare Leviticus 4:1). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
NUMBERS—NOTE ON NUMBERS 15:27 These verses deal with unintentional sin committed by ONE PERSON (compare Leviticus 4:27). Atonement is required for such a person even though his sin is not as serious as willful sin. An immigrant (STRANGER WHO SOJOURNS) may also seek atonement for unintentional sin (s... [ Continue Reading ]
NUMBERS—NOTE ON NUMBERS 15:30 Sins committed WITH A HIGH HAND probably are deliberate, defiant sins, since these are contrasted with unintentional sins (vv. Numbers 15:22, Numbers 15:24, Numbers 15:27). Those who sin intentionally SHALL BE CUT OFF (see Genesis 17:14; Exodus 12:15 [ Continue Reading ]
NUMBERS—NOTE ON NUMBERS 15:32 This seems to be a case of sinning intentionally and publicly. The offender is executed, not just left to be “cut off” (compare vv. Numbers 15:30). In this case it is clear that the man has sinned, since all work ON THE SABBATH is prohibited (Exodus 20:10), including li... [ Continue Reading ]