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
This verse comes from Moses' instructions about offering the firstfruits to God after the Israelites would settle in the Promised Land. The Levites were the priestly tribe who had no inheritance of land but served in the temple, while 'strangers' referred to foreigners who had joined the Israelite community. This celebration was meant to be inclusive, bringing together all members of society in gratitude to God.
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