Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.” New Living Translation This instruction applies to everyone, whether a native-born Israelite or a foreigner living among you.” English Standard Version There shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who sojourns among you.” Berean Standard Bible The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” King James Bible One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you. New King James Version One law shall be for the native-born and for the stranger who dwells among you.” New American Standard Bible The same law shall apply to the native as to the stranger who resides among you.” NASB 1995 “The same law shall apply to the native as to the stranger who sojourns among you.” NASB 1977 “The same law shall apply to the native as to the stranger who sojourns among you.” Legacy Standard Bible The same law shall apply to the native as to the sojourner who sojourns among you.” Amplified Bible The same law shall apply to the native-born and to the stranger who lives temporarily among you.” Christian Standard Bible The same law will apply to both the native and the alien who resides among you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The same law will apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” American Standard Version One law shall be to him that is home-born, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you. Contemporary English Version This law applies both to native Israelites and to those foreigners who live among you. English Revised Version One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you. GOD'S WORD® Translation The same instructions apply to native-born Israelites as well as foreigners." Good News Translation The same regulations apply to native-born Israelites and to foreigners who settle among you." International Standard Version A single law exists for the native and the alien who resides among you." NET Bible The same law will apply to the person who is native-born and to the foreigner who lives among you." New Heart English Bible One law shall be to him who is born at home, and to the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you." Webster's Bible Translation One law shall be to him that is home-born, and to the stranger that sojourneth among you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” World English Bible One law shall be to him who is born at home, and to the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionone law is to a native, and to a sojourner who is sojourning in your midst.” Young's Literal Translation one law is to a native, and to a sojourner who is sojourning in your midst.' Smith's Literal Translation One law shall be to the native and to the stranger sojourning in the midst of you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe same law shall be to him that is born in the land, and to the proselyte that sojourneth with you. Catholic Public Domain Version The law shall be the same for the native born and for the settler who sojourns with you.” New American Bible There will be one law for the native and for the alien residing among you. New Revised Standard Version there shall be one law for the native and for the alien who resides among you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere shall be one law for the natives and for the strangers who sojourn among you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The law shall be one for the natives and for the settlers who dwell among you.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.' Brenton Septuagint Translation There shall be one law to the native, and to the proselyte coming among you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Instructions for the Passover…48If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. 49The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” 50Then all the Israelites did this—they did just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron.… Cross References Leviticus 24:22 You are to have the same standard of law for the foreign resident and the native; for I am the LORD your God.’” Numbers 15:15-16 The assembly is to have the same statute both for you and for the foreign resident; it is a permanent statute for the generations to come. You and the foreigner shall be the same before the LORD. / The same law and the same ordinance will apply both to you and to the foreigner residing with you.” Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, Ephesians 2:12-19 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. / For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility ... Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. Colossians 3:11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. Isaiah 56:6-7 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Deuteronomy 10:18-19 He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. / So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. Acts 15:9 He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. Romans 3:29-30 Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, / since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love. Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, John 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. Treasury of Scripture One law shall be to him that is home born, and to the stranger that sojournes among you. Leviticus 24:22 Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the LORD your God. Numbers 9:14 And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover unto the LORD; according to the ordinance of the passover, and according to the manner thereof, so shall he do: ye shall have one ordinance, both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the land. Numbers 15:15,16,29 One ordinance shall be both for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth with you, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as ye are, so shall the stranger be before the LORD… Jump to Previous Alien Applies Apply Birth Born Country Foreigner Home Homeborn Home-Born Israelite Law Midst Native Native-Born Sojourner Sojourneth Sojourning Sojourns Strange StrangerJump to Next Alien Applies Apply Birth Born Country Foreigner Home Homeborn Home-Born Israelite Law Midst Native Native-Born Sojourner Sojourneth Sojourning Sojourns Strange StrangerExodus 12 1. The beginning of the year is changed3. The Passover is instituted 11. The import of the rite of the Passover 15. Unleavened bread 29. The firstborn are slain 31. The Israelites are driven out of the land 37. They come to Succoth 41. The time of their sojourning 43. The ordinance of the Passover The same law shall apply This phrase emphasizes the universality and equality of God's law. In the context of the Exodus narrative, it underscores the idea that God's commandments are not limited to a specific ethnic group but are applicable to all who choose to follow Him. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Paul writes in Galatians 3:28 that there is neither Jew nor Greek, for all are one in Christ Jesus. The law serves as a unifying standard, reflecting God's impartiality and justice. to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the law from God and communicated it to the people. 2. Israelites The native people of Israel, God's chosen people, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt. 3. Foreigners (Sojourners) Non-Israelites living among the Israelites, who were also subject to God's laws. 4. Egypt The land from which the Israelites were delivered, representing bondage and oppression. 5. Passover The event during which God spared the Israelites from the final plague in Egypt, leading to their exodus. Teaching Points Unity in God's LawGod's law is universal and applies equally to all people, regardless of their background. This teaches us about God's justice and impartiality. Inclusivity in Worship The inclusion of foreigners in the observance of God's law foreshadows the New Testament teaching that all are welcome in God's family through faith in Christ. Equality Before God The principle of one law for all underscores the biblical truth that all people are equal before God, challenging us to practice fairness and justice in our communities. God's Sovereignty and Grace The application of the same law to both Israelites and foreigners highlights God's sovereign choice to extend His grace beyond ethnic boundaries. Community and Belonging This passage encourages us to create communities where everyone, regardless of their origin, can belong and participate fully in the life of faith. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 12What does the Bible say about consuming blood? Numbers 15:15–16: How does one law for both Israelites and foreigners reconcile with other passages that treat outsiders differently? In Ezekiel 44:9, foreigners are barred from the sanctuary, yet other passages invite them to worship--how can these conflicting views on outsiders be reconciled? Does Ezra 9:2 contradict the acceptance of foreign converts in other passages of Scripture, such as the story of Ruth? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The sameאַחַ֔ת (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first law תּוֹרָ֣ה (tō·w·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law shall apply יִהְיֶ֖ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to both the native לָֽאֶזְרָ֑ח (lā·’ez·rāḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 249: A spontaneous growth, native and the foreigner וְלַגֵּ֖ר (wə·lag·gêr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner who resides הַגָּ֥ר (hag·gār) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility among you.” בְּתוֹכְכֶֽם׃ (bə·ṯō·wḵ·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre Links Exodus 12:49 NIVExodus 12:49 NLT Exodus 12:49 ESV Exodus 12:49 NASB Exodus 12:49 KJV Exodus 12:49 BibleApps.com Exodus 12:49 Biblia Paralela Exodus 12:49 Chinese Bible Exodus 12:49 French Bible Exodus 12:49 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 12:49 One law shall be to him who (Exo. 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