The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.
Los ricos no deben dar más, y los pobres no deben dar menos de medio siclo cuando traigan una ofrenda al SEÑOR para hacer expiación por sus vidas.
Todos deben dar la misma cantidad, medio siclo, sin importar si son ricos o pobres, para hacer expiación al SEÑOR.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the Book of Exodus, during the Israelites' time in the wilderness after their escape from Egypt, God was giving Moses detailed instructions for the tabernacle and its associated offerings. This verse specifically addressed the census tax, where every adult male was required to pay half a shekel as a ransom for his life, ensuring that wealth did not determine one's contribution and emphasizing God's impartiality toward all people. It reflected the cultural practice of communal atonement in ancient Israel, where such offerings helped maintain social unity and reminded the community of their equal dependence on God.
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