But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.
But anyone who sins defiantly and arrogantly, whether they are a native citizen or a foreigner, insults the LORD; and that person will be completely removed from their community.
This verse warns that deliberate, defiant sin against God, regardless of someone's background, brings serious consequences and separation from the community.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God was giving the Israelites laws about offerings and sins as they journeyed through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically addresses sins committed presumptuously, or with deliberate defiance, which were seen as direct insults to God's authority and required severe punishment to preserve the community's holiness. Such regulations emphasized the need for the Israelites to remain separate from the pagan practices of surrounding nations.
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