Observe, though the sin here spoken of is said to be unto a man's neighbor, yet the trespass is against the LORD. All sin is in the first and proper sense of it, leveled against the divine authority. James 4:11 . Hence, in that great sin of David against Uriah, he refers all to this. Psalms 51:4 . read more
1-7 Though all the instances relate to our neighbour, yet it is called a trespass against the Lord. Though the person injured be mean, and even despicable, yet the injury reflects upon that God who has made the command of loving our neighbour next to that of loving himself. Human laws make a difference as to punishments; but all methods of doing wrong to others, are alike violations of the Divine law, even keeping what is found, when the owner can be discovered. Frauds are generally accompanied... read more
Of Trespass-offerings. v. 1. And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, v. 2. if a soul sin and commit a trespass against the Lord, break faith over against the Lord in some sin against his neighbor, for the one included the other, and lie unto his neighbor in that which was delivered him to keep, if he denies altogether having received anything of his neighbor in trust, or in fellowship, if he disclaims the receipt of some security, or in a thing taken away by violence, if he falsely states... read more
E.—TRESPASS OFFERINGSLeviticus 5:14 to Leviticus 6:7Note.—In the division of chapters in the Hebrew Bible this section is rightly all included in Leviticus 5:0.14And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 15If a soul commit a trespass [do a wrong1], and sin through ignorance [inadvertence2] in [taking from3] the holy things of the Lord; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the Lord a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with [according to4] thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the... read more
Trespass-Offerings and Restitution Leviticus 5:14-19 ; Leviticus 6:1-7 The root idea of the Hebrew word for trespass is “failure of duty through negligence.” In addition to the sin itself, which is against God, as the august Custodian of the law and order of the universe, the injury, which such negligence inflicts upon one’s neighbor, must be met by a compensation and fine. Any sum which another has lost through us should, of course, be repaid, and a fifth part added, if required. But... read more
The first movement in this chapter completes the subject of the trespass offering in its application to other men. Carefully observe, however, that such a trespass is also trespass against the Lord: "If any one sin, and commit a trespass against Jehovah, and deal falsely with his neighbor. . . ." Five illustrations are given an examination of which will show that the underlying wrong in each case is violation of truth. The divine provision for worship having been revealed in the offerings,... read more
A Guilt Offering For Causing Financial Loss To A Neighbour By Dishonesty (Leviticus 6:1-7 ). Leviticus 6:1 ‘And Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,’ This introduction may suggest an additional revelation given at a different time, which is tacked on to the previous duo to make a threesome in accordance with the writer’s general practise of putting things in threes. Leviticus 6:2-3 ‘If any one sin, and commit a trespass against Yahweh, and deal falsely with his neighbour in a matter of a deposit,... read more
Leviticus 5:14 to Leviticus 6:7 . The Trespass or Guilt Offering.— This is of two kinds, though the principle of amendment is the same. The first kind is stated vaguely; committing a trespass (the word means acting unfaithfully or treacherously; it is coupled with sinning “ unwittingly” in Leviticus 5:15; Leviticus 5:17). The offence consists in treating what is Yahweh’ s as if it were not Yahweh’ s, i.e. in-correctness, really unintentional, connected with some offering. If not... read more
Trespass Offerings: and Priestly Consecration OfferingsSUGGESTIVE READINGSLeviticus 6:2.—Trespass against the Lord and lie unto his neighbour. Wrong done to man is done to God. To deceive and defraud our neighbour is an insult to Jehovah. To harm man is to inflict injury on God; as to touch His people is to “touch the apple of His eye”; and as Saul’s persecution of the saints was persecution of Christ Himself (Acts 9:5). Take heed, lest acts of injustice to others so affect heaven as to evoke... read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Leviticus 6:1
CONTENTS Part of this Chapter is but a continuation of the former, concerning the trespass-offering: to this are added, laws concerning burnt offerings, and meat offerings; the law of the consecration of the priest, and of the sin offering. read more