“For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the Lord will answer him by myself:”
Anyone of the house of Israel or the strangers dwelling in Israel who separate themselves from God and take idols into their hearts and set the stumbling block of iniquity before their face, and then come to the prophet to inquire of the Lord, shall receive an answer from the Lord. This verse extends the principle to include both native Israelites and resident aliens, broadening the scope of accountability to all who dwell in Israel and claim relationship with God. The mechanism remains consistent: the Lord responds according to the multitude of their idols. The inclusion of aliens establishes that covenant responsibility extends beyond blood kinship.
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