1 . EQUAL VALUE
Because all people were created by the same God and descended from the same family, all nations were kin, and human value was universal (Malachi 2:10; Genesis 5; 10–11; Leviticus 19:33–34; Psalm 146:9; Jonah 4:10–11).
2 . EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW AND COURT
One law governed natives and foreigners alike, giving them equal protections and rights (Numbers 15:15–16, 29–30; Leviticus 24:22; Deuteronomy 1:16).
3 . NATURALIZATION
Anyone could join the Israelite nation and adopt its customs, and many did. These people were the social and spiritual equals of native-born Jews (Exodus 12:48; Numbers 15:14–15; Joshua 6:25; 8:35; Ruth 1:16–17; Esther 8:17; Isaiah 56:3–7).
4 . INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE
A person of any race or nationality could marry an Israelite if he/she shared the same faith. Many biblical heroes and kings were in or had descended from such marriages (Genesis 41:45; Numbers 12:1; Ruth 1:1–4; 4:13, 21–22; Joshua 6:25; Matthew 1:1, 5–11).
5 . REST
The Sabbath was for everyone. Even strangers and servants were entitled to the day off. No one was to work without rest like the Israelites had done in Egyptian slavery (Exodus 20:9–10; Deuteronomy 5:13–15).
