King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever [be] among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do.
Complete Jewish Bible:
If a foreigner stays with you - or whoever may be with you, through all your generations - and he wants to bring an offering made by fire as a fragrant aroma for ADONAI, he is to do the same as you.
Berean Standard Bible:
And for the generations to come, if a foreigner residing with you or someone else among you wants to prepare an offering made by fire as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, he is to do exactly as you do.
American Standard Version:
And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever may be among you throughout your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah; as ye do, so he shall do.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And if a stranger{H1616} sojourn{H1481} with you, or whosoever be among{H8432} you in your generations{H1755}, and will offer{H6213} an offering made by fire{H801}, of a sweet{H5207} savour{H7381} unto the LORD{H3068}; as ye do{H6213}, so he shall do{H6213}.
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Commentary for Numbers 15:14
1. **Themes:**
- **Inclusivity of Worship:** The verse emphasizes that the same religious obligations and privileges are extended to both the Israelites and the strangers (non-Israelites) living among them. This reflects the theme of inclusivity in worship, indicating that the worship of the LORD (Yahweh) is not restricted by ethnicity.
- **Uniformity of Sacrifice:** It underscores the principle that offerings to God should be uniform, with the same protocols for both Israelites and resident aliens, highlighting the universality of divine expectations for worship.
- **Respect for God's Laws:** The instruction reinforces the importance of adhering to God's laws and statutes, which are applicable to all individuals who choose to participate in the worship of the LORD.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time of Instruction:** Numbers 15 is set during the time when the Israelites were in the wilderness, after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. This period was a formative time for establishing the religious and social laws that would shape the nation of Israel.
- **Legal Framework:** The book of Numbers is part of the Pentateuch (Torah), which contains the foundational legal and narrative traditions of the Israelites. The laws given in Numbers were meant to guide the community in their religious practices and social interactions, both internally and with foreigners.
- **Strangers Among Israel:** The "stranger" or "sojourner" (Hebrew: ger) referred to in the verse was a non-Israelite who lived among the Israelite community. These individuals were often afforded certain protections and rights, including the ability to participate in the religious life of the community, as long as they adhered to its laws.
- **Cultic Practice:** The offering by fire of a "sweet savour" was a pleasing aroma to the LORD, representing a burnt offering or a grain offering that was completely consumed by fire as an act of worship and atonement.
In summary, Numbers 15:14 reflects the inclusive nature of Israelite worship, extending the same obligations and privileges of religious offerings to both Israelites and resident aliens. This verse is situated within the broader context of the legal and cultic instructions given to the Israelites during their wilderness journey, emphasizing the importance of following divine worship protocols regardless of one's ethnic background.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1616
There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֵּר
Transliteration: gêr
Pronunciation: gare
Description: or (fully) geyr (gare); from גּוּר; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner; alien, sojourner, stranger. - Strong's Number: H1481
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גּוּר
Transliteration: gûwr
Pronunciation: goor
Description: a primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gather forhostility (as afraid); abide, assemble, be afraid, dwell, fear, gather (together), inhabitant, remain, sojourn, stand in awe, (be) stranger, [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H8432
There are 390 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּוֶךְ
Transliteration: tâvek
Pronunciation: taw'-vek
Description: from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre; among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). - Strong's Number: H1755
There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דּוֹר
Transliteration: dôwr
Pronunciation: dore
Description: or (shortened) דֹּר; from דּוּר; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling; age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H801
There are 357 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִשָּׁה
Transliteration: ʼishshâh
Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
Description: the same as אֶשָּׁה, but used in a liturgical sense; properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice; (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. - Strong's Number: H5207
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נִיחוֹחַ
Transliteration: nîychôwach
Pronunciation: nee-kho'-akh
Description: or נִיחֹחַ; from נוּחַ; properly, restful, i.e. pleasant; abstractly, delight; sweet (odour). - Strong's Number: H7381
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֵיחַ
Transliteration: rêyach
Pronunciation: ray'-akh
Description: from רוּחַ; odor (as if blown); savour, scent, smell. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.