Numbers 15:26 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Forgiveness extends to both native Israelites and sojourners when the whole people commit an unintentional sin.
The Context of Numbers 15:26
God confirms that sojourners are included in communal forgiveness for unintentional sins.
What Does Numbers 15:26 Mean?
This verse reinforces the equality established earlier: sojourners participate fully in both the covenant's blessings and its remedies. When the congregation sins together, they are forgiven together without distinction.
The reason for forgiveness—'seeing all the people were in ignorance'—indicates that God's judgment is proportionate to knowledge. Unintentional error, when genuinely ignorant, is forgivable through proper restitution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:26
What does Numbers 15:26 mean?
Forgiveness extends to both native Israelites and sojourners when the whole people commit an unintentional sin.
What is the context of Numbers 15:26?
God confirms that sojourners are included in communal forgiveness for unintentional sins.