KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must stone that person to death, because they tried to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of slavery.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse commands the death penalty for anyone who tries to lead God's people away from worshiping Him, emphasizing God's role as their deliverer from slavery.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. In the ancient Near East, religious apostasy was considered treason against the community's covenant with their deity. The reference to Egypt reminds the people that their identity and freedom came directly from God's intervention in their history.
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