But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people: because he brought not the offering of the LORD in his appointed season, that man shall bear his sin.
But if someone is ceremonially clean and not traveling, yet still refuses to celebrate the Passover, that person must be removed from their community. This is because they failed to bring the LORD's required offering at the appointed time, that person will be responsible for their sin.
God is saying that those who have no valid excuse but still refuse to participate in Passover will face serious consequences for neglecting this sacred observance.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, where God was establishing laws to guide their community and maintain their covenant with Him. This verse specifically addresses the Passover, a yearly ritual commanded by God to commemorate their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. It emphasizes the seriousness of obedience by outlining consequences for those who could participate but chose not to.
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