14. When the sin. This presupposes ignorance that what had been done was sin (see on 2). Under such circumstances the “whole congregation” was to bring the same offering as that required of the high priest when he sinned. The bullock was provided by the congregation, inasmuch as all were counted guilty. The elders, selected from among the various tribes, brought the bullock to the place of sacrifice, laid their hands on it, and killed it. Nothing is here said of confession, but this is implied in the laying on of hands. Without confession the presentation of an offering would be unavailing, for there would be no transfer of sin from the sinner to the sacrifice. Furthermore, it is not the form of confession, but the fact, that is acceptable with God.