The same law shall be to him that is born in the land, and to the proselyte that sojourneth with you.
תּוֹרָ֣ה אַחַ֔ת יִהְיֶ֖ה לָֽאֶזְרָ֑ח וְלַגֵּ֖ר הַגָּ֥ר בְּתוֹכְכֶֽם׃
2 Church Fathers comment on this verse
Wherever Christ is present, freedom reigns for everyone, promoting equality and unifying us under one law: all are redeemed through His precious blood. Hence, you are no longer in bondage, no longer defined by your heritage, but liberated: we all find our freedom in Christ.
To become part of the family of the Old Covenant, an individual was required to make a choice, just as one must to join the Church of Christ. Throughout their history, the Israelites did not resort to violence to spread their faith. Anyone who desired to be included in the assembly of Jehovah was welcomed, provided they were willing to adhere to the laws and customs of Israel. Once they were accepted into the nation, they enjoyed all the benefits of being part of the community but were also subject to the same consequences for apostasy as any Israelite (see next verse). The term "stranger" refers to any outsider, regardless of their status, who lawfully integrates into the Israelite community, as opposed to the settler mentioned in verse 45 (cf. note 39).
Consequently, verse 49 asserts that no one's background can prevent them from joining the family of the "children of Abraham by faith" and becoming part of the people of God. The distinction between a stranger and an Israelite accepted into the nation is removed. The fundamental principle is that an uncircumcised individual, who is not part of the nation, cannot partake in the Passover. It is important to note that this law pertains to those who journeyed out of Egypt alongside Israel; different regulations apply to the corrupt tribes of Canaan (cf. Deut. 23:8 et seq.).
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