The Eminent Sinfulness of Error in the Priest
F. W. Brown. Leviticus 4:3 If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he has sinned… I. FROM THE SUPERIOR POSITION HE OCCUPIED. II. FROM THE SUPERIOR PRIVILEGES HE ENJOYED. Exempt from many secular anxieties and temptations. Constantly in contact with sacred influences. III. FROM THE SUPERIOR KNOWLEDGE HE POSSESSED. Intimately acquainted with requirements of law. Possessing ample means and opportunities for ascertaining purpose of precepts enjoined. IV. FROM THE SUPERIOR INFLUENCE HE EXERTED. Looked up to as an example. (F. W. Brown.) Parallel Verses KJV: If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering. WEB: if the anointed priest sins so as to bring guilt on the people, then let him offer for his sin, which he has sinned, a young bull without blemish to Yahweh for a sin offering.