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The Book of Numbers
Chapter 18
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Numbers 18
It seems to me like there is a lot of work involved with atonement. I believe that this is necessary so that the People could not disregard their sin, not think light of it. There seems to be little effort involved in the act of sin, or the lack of a required act. For a person to sin, and then hope for redemption, they must know that atonement is not meant to be convenient; not even should it be simple. A person ought to fully acknowledge their sin and make that sin become known and public. This is the formula by which 1 John 1:9 is made possible.
Reference:
5771 `avon (aw-vone');
or `avown (2 Kings 7:9; Psalm 51:5 [7]) (aw-vone'); from 5753; perversity, i.e. (moral) evil:
KJV-- fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin
iniquity [i nik wi te
n.ME iniquite < OFr iniquité
< L iniquitas < iniquus, unequal < in-, not + aequus, EQUAL
1. lack of righteousness or justice; wickedness
2. pl. iniquities a wicked, unjust, or unrighteous
7133 qorban (kor-bawn');
or qurban (koor-bawn'); from 7126; something brought near the altar, i.e. a sacrificial present:
KJV-- oblation, that is offered, offering.
ME oblacioun < OFr oblation < L oblatio, an offering < oblatus: see OBLATE2
1. an offering of a sacrifice, thanksgiving, etc. to God or a god
2. the thing or things offered; esp., the bread and wine of the Eucharist
