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Barnes' Notes on Numbers 15:32

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Moses mentions here, as is his wont (compare Leviticus 24:10-16), the first open transgression and its punishment in order to exemplify the laws which he is laying down. The offence of Sabbath-breaking was one for which there could be no excuse. This law at least might be observed even in the wilderness. Transgression of it was therefore a presumptuous sin, and was punished accordingly. return to 'Top of Page'
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