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Why is it significant that Christ was smitten only once?

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Christ's once-for-all sacrifice highlights the completeness of His atonement for sin.

The significance of Christ being smitten only once is rooted in the doctrine of atonement. In Numbers 20, God instructed Moses to speak to the rock instead of smiting it again, symbolizing that Christ's sacrifice does not need repetition. Hebrews 10:12 tells us that Christ, after offering one sacrifice for sins, sat down at the right hand of God, indicating that His work is complete. This teaches believers that there is no further need for sacrifices; Christ's singular act suffices for the salvation of all who believe, underpinning the assurance we have in His redemptive work.
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:12, Numbers 20:7-8

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