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What did the ram mean to ancient Hebrew shepherds as to inform its use as a guilt/trespass offering?
I wouldn't focus just on the use of the ram in trespass offerings but look at its use in the overall system as well as elsewhere in the Bible.
"ram" also means "leader" in addition ...
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What did the ram mean to ancient Hebrew shepherds as to inform its use as a guilt/trespass offering?
I believe the offering of an unblemished Ram in this verse is primarily an economic prescription rather than a spiritual symbol. The Ram in verse 6 is not offered for just any and every trespass but ...
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Why was Amnon not punished by David for raping Tamar?
It might be circuitous/tortuous reasoning but here goes:
David has adulterous sinful sexual relations with Bathsheba
Prophet Nathan confronts David about his sin
David feels remorseful, and ...
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