Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering.
If the whole community accidentally sins without realizing it, then the entire congregation must offer one young bull as a burnt offering that pleases the LORD, along with the proper grain offering and drink offering, and one male goat as a sin offering.
God provided a way for the entire community to be forgiven when they accidentally broke His laws without knowing it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God was giving detailed instructions to the Israelites through Moses as they traveled through the wilderness, establishing laws for worship and community life. This verse specifically addresses how the entire congregation should handle unintentional sins, requiring specific sacrifices to seek forgiveness and restore their covenant relationship with God. It reflects the ancient Israelite emphasis on ritual purity and collective accountability to maintain holiness before the Lord.
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