Numbers 15:13 Meaning and Explanation
“All that are born of the country shall do these things after this manner, in offering an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.”
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Read Full Chapter →All native-born Israelites must follow these offering laws to create a sweet savor to the LORD.
The Context of Numbers 15:13
God addresses the native Israelites directly about their responsibility to follow these offering laws.
What Does Numbers 15:13 Mean?
The phrase 'all that are born of the country' distinguishes Israel's native members from foreigners or sojourners. Yet the emphasis on 'all' shows that covenant obligations bind every Israelite equally without exception.
These offerings, properly performed 'after this manner,' create a fragrance acceptable to God. The text moves from individual instruction to communal expectation, establishing that national worship depends on individuals following God's prescribed order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:13
What does Numbers 15:13 mean?
All native-born Israelites must follow these offering laws to create a sweet savor to the LORD.
What is the context of Numbers 15:13?
God addresses the native Israelites directly about their responsibility to follow these offering laws.