Numbers 15:14 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Foreigners or sojourners living among Israel who choose to bring offerings must follow the same laws as native Israelites.
The Context of Numbers 15:14
God establishes that sojourners can participate in Israel's sacrificial system with the same rules.
What Does Numbers 15:14 Mean?
This verse extends God's system of worship to include non-Israelites who are resident in the land and choose to participate. The phrase 'if a stranger...will offer' suggests voluntary participation in Israel's covenant worship.
The principle 'as ye do, so he shall do' establishes absolute equality in how offerings are performed. There is no distinction in the mode or measure based on ethnicity or origin—the same rules bind all who worship with Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:14
What does Numbers 15:14 mean?
Foreigners or sojourners living among Israel who choose to bring offerings must follow the same laws as native Israelites.
What is the context of Numbers 15:14?
God establishes that sojourners can participate in Israel's sacrificial system with the same rules.