Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person be guilty;
Tell the people of Israel: When any man or woman commits a sin that people commonly do, acting unfaithfully toward the LORD, and that person is guilty,
God is establishing that when someone sins against another person, they are also sinning against Him and must acknowledge their guilt.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces laws given to the Israelites during their wilderness journey, addressing how to handle sins committed within the community. In ancient Israel, sins against fellow people were understood as also being offenses against God, since all relationships were under His authority. This was part of establishing a just society where wrongdoing would be properly addressed rather than ignored.
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