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Leviticus 14:21

King James Version (KJV)

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And if he [be] poor, and cannot get so much; then he shall take one lamb [for] a trespass offering to be waved, to make an atonement for him, and one tenth deal of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering, and a log of oil;

Leviticus 14:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Leviticus 14:21

Theological / Devotional

If he be poor. A poor man might substitute two turtledoves or two young pigeons for the two lambs required for the sin offering and the burnt offering. However, there was no substitution for the lamb of the trespass offering. That must be furnished whether he was rich or poor. Also, there was a diminution in the amount of flour required, for 1/10 deal of flour (about 2 qt., or 2.2 l.) was accepted instead of 3/10, as was the case in v. 10. The log of oil remained the same.

With these exceptions the ritual was carried on as described in vs. 10–20. The man received forgiveness for all past delinquencies, and atonement was extended. He was restored to full membership in the congregation and could again participate in the various religious services.

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