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<p>Sometimes Hashem collectively punishes the entire group and the innocent suffer together with the guilty.</p>
 
<p>Sometimes Hashem collectively punishes the entire group and the innocent suffer together with the guilty.</p>
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Version as of 08:09, 17 July 2015

Collective Punishment

Exegetical Approaches

This topic is currently in progress

Only the Sinners are Punished

Slightly Guilty also Punished

When Hashem inflicts punishment, those who are totally innocent are never included.  However, individuals who are guilty by association, or culpable to even a small degree, might be included in the punishment of a worse sinner.

Even the Innocent Punished

Sometimes Hashem collectively punishes the entire group and the innocent suffer together with the guilty.

Sources:R. Saadia Gaon, Ralbag,