Leviticus 6:1-7 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Restitution.

This paragraph ought to have been included in the preceding chapter, as it is the conclusion of the subject there considered. The last paragraphs treated of sacrilege, or trespass in the holy things of God; this has reference to trespass between man and man. We have here—

I. AN ENUMERATION OF WRONGS . These may be distributed into two classes, viz.:

1 . In matters of fraud. These may be

2. In matters of violence. Such as

II. AGGRAVATIONS OF THE WRONGS . These are:

1 . When lies are told to cover them.

2 . When oaths are taken to give countenance to the lies.

III. THE LAW OF REPARATION .

1 . He shall make up the wrong to the person injured.

2 . He shall then "bring his trespass offering unto the Lord."