And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be shewed them.
And they put him in custody, so that the Lord's will could be revealed to them.
The people placed someone in jail while they waited to find out what God wanted them to do about his situation.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, which outlines the laws and instructions God gave to the Israelites through Moses during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt, this verse describes an incident where a man blasphemed the name of the Lord and was placed in custody. The people awaited God's direct revelation to determine the proper punishment, highlighting the community's dependence on divine guidance for matters of holiness and justice. This event underscores the seriousness with which the Israelites treated offenses against God in their covenant relationship.
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