But thou shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.
Al contrario, ciertamente debes matarlo. Tú debes ser el primero en arrojarle piedras para matarlo, y después todo el pueblo debe participar.
La ley exigía que quien denunciara la idolatría fuera el primero en ejecutar el castigo, seguido por toda la comunidad.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the historical context of ancient Israel, God gave the Law through Moses to establish a covenant community that worshiped Him exclusively, as the nation was surrounded by pagan cultures that practiced idolatry. This verse specifically addresses the severe punishment for anyone who attempted to lure the people away from their allegiance to God, reflecting the cultural and societal need to protect the community's spiritual purity and avoid the consequences of divine judgment. It was a time when Israel was forming as a theocratic nation in the Promised Land, where such laws helped maintain national and religious integrity.
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