Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you:
You must obey my laws and rules, and you must not do any of these disgusting things. This applies to everyone - both people born in your nation and foreigners living among you.
God is saying that His moral standards apply to everyone in the community, regardless of their background or nationality.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God is giving laws to the Israelites through Moses as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing holiness and separation from the immoral practices of the surrounding nations. This specific verse warns against committing the sexual and moral abominations that led to the judgment and expulsion of those nations, such as the Canaanites. It stresses that these divine standards must be observed by both the Israelites and any foreigners residing among them to preserve the purity of their community.
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