Numbers 15:29 Meaning and Explanation
“Ye shall have one law for him that sinneth through ignorance, both for him that is born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Both native Israelites and sojourners are subject to the same law when they unintentionally sin.
The Context of Numbers 15:29
God reinforces universal equality in the law concerning unintentional sins.
What Does Numbers 15:29 Mean?
Again, the principle of 'one law' establishes absolute equality in covenant obligations and remedies. Whether born in Israel or sojourning there, all are accountable to the same standard.
This consistent emphasis on equality suggests that God's covenant community is defined by obedience to law, not by ethnicity. A sojourner who follows God's law is as fully a member of the covenant people as a native Israelite.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:29
What does Numbers 15:29 mean?
Both native Israelites and sojourners are subject to the same law when they unintentionally sin.
What is the context of Numbers 15:29?
God reinforces universal equality in the law concerning unintentional sins.