And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you.
And you should celebrate and be joyful for every good thing that the LORD your God has given to you and your household, you, along with the Levites, and the foreigners who live among you.
God wants His people to celebrate together with joy and gratitude for all the good things He has provided, including those who serve Him and strangers in their community.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is giving final instructions to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. This verse is part of the laws concerning the offering of firstfruits, where the people were to present their harvest to the priest and then celebrate God's blessings inclusively with their family, the Levites (who served in the temple and had no land), and any foreigners living among them. This practice emphasized communal joy and reminded the Israelites of God's faithfulness in providing for all members of society.
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