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John Gill's Exposition on Numbers 7:16

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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One kid of the goats for a sin offering.] Though these offerings of the princes were by way of thanksgiving, and to express their joy and gladness at the erection of the tabernacle, its altars, and the service thereof; yet as this might not be without sin, which attends the best and purest performances of men, a sin offering was required, teaching us to look to Christ, who was made an offering for sin, for the taking away the sins of our holy things.
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