Leviticus 6 - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

Concerning trespasses against our neighbour.

Though all the instances relate to our neighbour, yet it is called a trespass against the Lord. Though the person injured be mean, and even despicable, yet the injury reflects upon that God who has made the command of loving our neighbour next to that of loving himself. Human laws make a difference as to punishments; but all methods of doing wrong to others, are alike violations of the Divine law, even keeping what is found, when the owner can be discovered. Frauds are generally

accompanied with lies, often with false oaths. If the offender would escape the vengeance of God, he must make ample restitution, according to his power, and seek forgiveness by faith in that one Offering which taketh away the sin of the world. The trespasses here mentioned, still are trespasses against the law of Christ, which insists as much upon justice and truth, as the law of nature, or the law of Moses. (Le 6:8-13)

Next commentary:
Concerning the burnt-offering.

About this commentary:
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible is available in the Public Domain.

Bible Gateway Recommendations

The Interlinear Hebrew-Greek-English Bible, One-Volume Edition
Retail: $69.95
Our Price: $29.99
Save: $39.96 (57%)
How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour
Retail: $18.99
Our Price: $12.99
Save: $6.00 (32%)
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
Retail: $16.99
Our Price: $10.99
Save: $6.00 (35%)
View more titles