And it shall be forgiven all the congregation of the children of Israel, and the stranger that sojourneth among them; seeing all the people were in ignorance.
The entire community of Israel will be forgiven, along with any foreigners living among them, because all the people acted without knowing they were doing wrong.
God is promising complete forgiveness for unintentional sins when people didn't realize they were breaking His commands.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from instructions God gave Moses about offering sacrifices for unintentional sins committed by the whole community. In ancient Israel, there were specific rituals and offerings required when people accidentally violated God's laws without realizing it. The inclusion of 'strangers' (foreigners living among the Israelites) shows God's care extended beyond just the chosen people to anyone who was part of their community.
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