Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him.
Because he has shown contempt for the Lord's word and has broken his command, that person will be completely removed from the community; he will bear the full responsibility for his wrongdoing.
This verse explains that anyone who deliberately rejects God's word and breaks his commands will face complete separation from God's people and must bear full responsibility for their actions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes at the end of a passage about different types of sins and their consequences in ancient Israel. The context specifically addresses deliberate, high-handed rebellion against God's law, as opposed to unintentional sins which could be forgiven through proper sacrifices. Being 'cut off' meant exclusion from the covenant community and loss of spiritual and social standing among God's people.
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