Commandments Quote by Bible
“And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the LORD hath spoken unto Moses, Even all that the LORD hath commanded you by the hand of Moses, from the day that the LORD commanded Moses, and henceforward among your generations; 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.”
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Leviticus 4:27-30, Hebrew Bible, circa 5th century BC
If a congregation unknowingly sins, they must offer specific sacrifices to atone.
In simple terms: Unintentional sins require a ritual offering.
Key Takeaway
Follow prescribed rites for accidental transgressions.
Themes
religion
law
atonement
community
ritual
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
theological
historical
When to use this quote
- weddings
- court hearings
- community gatherings
- religious education
Key Concepts
covenant
sacrifice
purification
Questions to Reflect On
- How do ancient rites inform contemporary moral responsibility?
- Can symbolic acts replace literal sacrifices today?
A Different Perspective
Modern readers may view animal sacrifice as outdated.
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