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Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 24:14

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Lay their hands upon his head - As a protest against the impiety of the criminal, symbolically laying the guilt upon his head. Compare the washing of hands, Deuteronomy 21:6; Matthew 27:24. Let all the congregation stone him - See Leviticus 20:2 note. return to 'Top of Page'
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