Leviticus 4:14

"“‘If the whole congregation of Israel sins, and the thing is hidden from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, and are guilty;"

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the corporate responsibility within Israelite society; even when a sin is committed by the entire congregation and remains unacknowledged, the community as a whole bears guilt before God, necessitating a communal sacrifice to atone for the collective wrongdoing. The emphasis on hidden sins underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in maintaining spiritual integrity within the community.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

When the sin ... is known -Compare1 Samuel 14:31-35.

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