Num 5:7 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 7. Shall confess their sin ] Without confession or acknowledgment of sin, there was no hope of mercy held out. He shall recompense ] For without restitution , in every possible case, God will not for give the iniquity of a man's sin. How can any person in a case of defraud, with his neighbour's property in his possession, expect to receive mercy from the hand of a just and holy God? See this subject considered in Clarke's notes on "Ge 42:38" .

‏ Numbers 5:7

Verse 7. Shall confess their sin] Without confession or acknowledgment of sin, there was no hope of mercy held out.

He shall recompense] For without restitution, in every possible case, God will not for give the iniquity of a man's sin. How can any person in a case of defraud, with his neighbour's property in his possession, expect to receive mercy from the hand of a just and holy God?

See this subject considered in Clarke's notes on "Ge 42:38".