Matthew Poole and continuators on Leviticus 5:11

11 But if he be not able to bring two turtle doves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an Ephan of fine flour for a sin-offering: he shall put no oyl upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon : for it is a sin-offering.

About a pottle of our measure. See Exod. 16. 36.

Either to distinguish [illegible: 1+ letters]hese from the meat-offerings, Lev. 2. 1. or as a fit expression of their true sorrow for their sins, in the sence whereof they were to abstain from things pleasant and delightful: See Numb. 5. 15. or to signifie that by his sins he deserved to be utterly deprived both of the oyl of gladness, the gifts, graces and comforts of the holy ghost, and of Gods gracious acceptance of his prayers and sacrifices, which is signified by incense, Psal. 141. 2. or to teach▪ them how evil a thing sin was, how hateful to God, and how uncomfortable to themselves.