And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover unto the LORD; according to the ordinance of the passover, and according to the manner thereof, so shall he do: ye shall have one ordinance, both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the land.
And if a foreigner lives among you and wants to celebrate the Passover to the LORD, he must follow the same rules and customs for the Passover that everyone else follows. You must have the same law for both the foreigner and the person who was born in your land.
God is saying that both foreigners and native-born people must follow the same religious laws - there's no discrimination in how they worship God.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, receiving detailed instructions from God through Moses on how to observe religious festivals and maintain covenant faithfulness. This verse specifically addresses the inclusion of foreigners or strangers living among the Israelites, allowing them to participate in the Passover if they followed the same rituals as the native-born. It reflects God's emphasis on equality under His law, ensuring that all who committed to His ways were treated alike in the community.
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