Matthew Poole and continuators on Leviticus 4:3

3 If the Priest that is anointed , do sin according to the sin of the people , then let him bring for his sin which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish, unto the LORD for a sin-offering .

(i. e.) The High-priest, who onely was anointed after the first time. See Exod. 29. 7. and 30. 30. and 40. 15. Lev. 10. 7. Numb. 3. 3. His anointing is mentioned, because he was not compleat High-priest till he was anointed.

Either in doctrine or practise, which it is here supposed he may do. And this is noted as a blot and character of imperfection in the Priesthood of the law, whereby the Israelites were directed to expect another and better High-priest, even one who is holy, harmless and separate from sinners, Heb. 7. 26.

In the same manner as any of the people do: which implies that God expected more circumspection and care from him than from the people. But the words may be rendred, to the sin or guilt of the people, which may be mentioned as a reason of the law, and an aggravation of his sin, that by it he commonly brings sin and guilt and punishment upon the people, who are infected or scandalized by his example.

The same sacrifice, which was offered for all the people, to shew how much his sin was aggravated by his quality.

Heb. sin, Which word is oft taken in that sence, as Exod. 29. 14.

Marginal references: chap. 9. 2.