Numbers 15:13
New International Version
“’Everyone who is native-born must do these things in this way when they present a food offering as an aroma pleasing to the LORD.

New Living Translation
All of you native-born Israelites must follow these instructions when you offer a special gift as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

English Standard Version
Every native Israelite shall do these things in this way, in offering a food offering, with a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Everyone who is native-born shall prepare these things in this way when he presents a food offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
All who are native-born shall do these things in this manner, in presenting an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Everyone who is a native shall do these things in this way, in presenting an offering by fire as a soothing aroma to the LORD.

NASB 1995
‘All who are native shall do these things in this manner, in presenting an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD.

NASB 1977
‘All who are native shall do these things in this manner, in presenting an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
All who are native shall do these things in this manner, in bringing near an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
All who are native-born shall do these things in this way, in presenting an offering by fire, as a sweet and soothing aroma to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
“Every Israelite is to prepare these things in this way when he presents a food offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Every Israelite is to prepare these things in this way when he presents a fire offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

American Standard Version
All that are home-born shall do these things after this manner, in offering an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah.

English Revised Version
All that are homeborn shall do these things after this manner, in offering an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All native-born Israelites must do it this way when they bring an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to the LORD.

Good News Translation
All native Israelites are to do this when they present a food offering, an odor pleasing to the LORD.

International Standard Version
Every native born person is to do these things, bringing an offering made by fire as a pleasing aroma to the LORD."

Majority Standard Bible
Everyone who is native-born shall prepare these things in this way when he presents a food offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

NET Bible
"'Every native-born person must do these things in this way to present an offering made by fire as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
"'All who are native-born shall do these things in this way, in offering an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
All that are born in the country shall do these things after this manner, in offering an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor to the LORD.

World English Bible
“‘All who are native-born shall do these things in this way, in offering an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
every native does thus with these, for bringing a fire-offering near of refreshing fragrance to YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
every native doth thus with these, at bringing near a fire-offering of sweet fragrance to Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
Every native shall do thus with these to bring near a sacrifice, an odor of sweetness to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Both they that are born in the land, and the strangers

Catholic Public Domain Version
Both natives and sojourners

New American Bible
All the native-born shall make these offerings in this way, whenever they present a sweet-smelling oblation to the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Every native Israelite shall do these things in this way, in presenting an offering by fire, a pleasing odor to the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All the house of Israel shall do these things after this manner, and shall offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All of the house Israel shall do and shall offer an offering for a fragrance of savor to LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
All that are home-born shall do these things after this manner, in presenting an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Every native of the country shall do thus to offer such things as sacrifices for a smell of sweet savour to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws about Offerings
12This is how you must prepare each one, no matter how many. 13Everyone who is native-born shall prepare these things in this way when he presents an offering made by fire as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 14And 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.…

Cross References
Leviticus 23:17
Bring two loaves of bread from your dwellings as a wave offering, each made from two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour, baked with leaven, as the firstfruits to the LORD.

Exodus 12:49
The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”

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.’”

Deuteronomy 16:16-17
Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed. / Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.

1 Kings 8:41-43
And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name— / for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.

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.”

Ezekiel 45:17
And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 5:17-18
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

Matthew 28:19-20
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, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Mark 7:7-9
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ / You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.” / He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition.

Luke 24:47
and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

John 4:23-24
But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”

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.

Acts 15:19-21
It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God. / Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood. / For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”


Treasury of Scripture

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Numbers 15
1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering
14. The stranger is under the same law
17. The law of the first of the dough
22. The sacrifice for sins of ignorance
30. The punishment of presumption
32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned
37. The law of tassels














Everyone who is native-born
This phrase refers to the Israelites, the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were born into the covenant community. The Hebrew term used here is "ezrach," which signifies a person who is a natural citizen of Israel. This highlights the importance of identity and belonging within the covenant community. In a broader spiritual sense, it reminds believers today of their identity in Christ and the importance of being part of the spiritual family of God.

shall do these things in this way
This phrase emphasizes obedience and the importance of following God's specific instructions. The Hebrew word "asah" means to do or make, indicating action and compliance. It underscores the principle that worship and offerings to God are not left to personal preference but are to be conducted according to divine prescription. This reflects the broader biblical theme of obedience as a demonstration of faith and reverence for God.

when presenting an offering made by fire
The offerings made by fire, or "ishsheh" in Hebrew, were sacrifices that were completely consumed on the altar. This signifies total dedication and surrender to God. The act of offering by fire symbolizes purification and the transformation of the offering into something pleasing to God. For Christians, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and the call for believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).

a pleasing aroma
The phrase "pleasing aroma" translates the Hebrew "reyach nichoach," which conveys the idea of something that is soothing or satisfying to God. This anthropomorphic expression indicates that God finds delight in the sincere and obedient worship of His people. It serves as a reminder that true worship is not just about the external act but the heart's intention behind it. For believers, it is a call to ensure that their lives and worship are genuinely pleasing to God.

to the LORD
The use of "LORD" in all capitals represents the divine name YHWH, the covenant name of God revealed to Moses. This highlights the personal and relational aspect of God with His people. It is a reminder of His faithfulness and the covenant relationship He established with Israel. For Christians, it points to the fulfillment of this covenant relationship through Jesus Christ, who enables believers to have a personal relationship with God.

(13) All that are born of the country.--The Targum of Jonathan is, "all that are born in Israel, and not among the people." It seems clear, however, from Numbers 15:14 that the reference in this verse is to the indigenous Israelites.

Verse 13. - All that are born of the country. כָּל־הָאֶזְרָח, all the native born. Septuagint, πᾶς ὁ αὐτόχθων. The phrase is used no doubt from the point of view of a resident in Canaan; but it was only to such residents that these ordinances applied. Those things. The regulations just mentioned.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Everyone
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who is native-born
הָאֶזְרָ֥ח (hā·’ez·rāḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 249: A spontaneous growth, native

shall prepare
יַעֲשֶׂה־ (ya·‘ă·śeh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

these
אֵ֑לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

things in this way
כָּ֖כָה (kā·ḵāh)
Adverb
Strong's 3602: Just so

when he presents
לְהַקְרִ֛יב (lə·haq·rîḇ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

an offering made by fire
אִשֵּׁ֥ה (’iš·šêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 801: A burnt-offering, a sacrifice

as a pleasing
נִיחֹ֖חַ (nî·ḥō·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5207: A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing

aroma
רֵֽיחַ־ (rê·aḥ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7381: To smell, perceive odor

to the LORD.
לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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