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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />One and the same law applies to everyone who sins unintentionally, whether a native-born Israelite or a foreigner residing among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These same instructions apply both to native-born Israelites and to the foreigners living among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall have one law for him who does anything unintentionally, for him who is native among the people of Israel and for the stranger who sojourns among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall have the same law for the one who acts in error, whether he is a native-born Israelite or a foreigner residing among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ye shall have one law for him that sinneth through ignorance, <i>both for</i> him that is born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall have one law for him who sins unintentionally, <i>for</i> him who is native-born among the children of Israel and for the stranger who dwells among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall have one law for the native among the sons of Israel and for the stranger who resides among them, for one who does <i>anything wrong</i> unintentionally.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You shall have one law for him who does anything unintentionally, for him who is native among the sons of Israel and for the alien who sojourns among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘You shall have one law for him who does <i>anything</i> unintentionally, for him who is native among the sons of Israel and for the alien who sojourns among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You shall have one law for him who does <i>anything</i> unintentionally, for him who is native among the sons of Israel and for the sojourner who sojourns among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall have one law for him who sins unintentionally, whether he is native-born among the Israelites or a stranger who is living among them as a resident alien.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to have the same law for the person who acts in error, whether he is an Israelite or an alien who resides among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to have the same law for the person who acts in error, whether he is an Israelite or a foreigner who lives among you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ye shall have one law for him that doeth aught unwittingly, for him that is home-born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The law will be the same for anyone who does wrong without meaning to, whether an Israelite or a foreigner living among you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ye shall have one law for him that doeth aught unwittingly, for him that is homeborn among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You must give the same instructions to everyone who does something wrong unintentionally, whether they are native-born Israelites or not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The same regulation applies to all who unintentionally commit a sin, whether they are native Israelites or resident foreigners. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are to have a single law for the one who does things inadvertently, whether for the native-born Israeli or for the resident alien who lives among you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall have the same law for the one who acts in error, whether he is a native-born Israelite or a foreigner residing among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must have one law for the person who sins unintentionally, both for the native-born among the Israelites and for the resident foreigner who lives among them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall have one law for him who does anything unwittingly, for him who is native-born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger who lives as a foreigner among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ye shall have one law for him that sinneth through ignorance, both for him that is born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall have one law for him who does anything unwittingly, for him who is native-born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger who lives as a foreigner among them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />one law is for yourselves—for the native among the sons of Israel and for the sojourner who is sojourning in their midst—for him who is doing [anything] through ignorance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for the native among the sons of Israel, and for the sojourner who is sojourning in their midst -- one law is to you, for him who is doing anything through ignorance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The native among the sons of Israel, and to the stranger sojourning in the midst of them, one law shall be to you, for doing in error.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The same law shall be for all that sin by ignorance, whether they be natives or strangers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />One law shall be for all who sin by ignorance, as much for natives as for newcomers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You shall have but one rule for the person who sins inadvertently, whether a native-born Israelite or an alien residing among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For both the native among the Israelites and the alien residing among them—you shall have the same law for anyone who acts in error.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall have one law for him who does anything through ignorance, both for the children of Israel and for the proselytes who sojourn among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the children of Israel and those who are converted to me who dwell among you shall have one Law for the one who commits sin in error.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />both he that is home-born among the children of Israel, and the stranger that sojourneth among them: ye shall have one law for him that doeth aught in error.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />There shall be one law for the native among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that abides among them, whosoever shall commit a trespass unwillingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/15-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=4923" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/15.htm">Offerings for Unintentional Sins</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who erred by sinning unintentionally; and when atonement has been made for him, he will be forgiven. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">shall have</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">the same</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: tō·w·rāh (N-fs) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">law</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: lā·‘ō·śeh (Prep-l, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">for the one who acts</a> <a href="/hebrew/7684.htm" title="7684: biš·ḡā·ḡāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Sin of error or inadvertance. From shagag; a mistake or inadvertent transgression.">in error,</a> <a href="/hebrew/249.htm" title="249: hā·’ez·rāḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- A native. From zarach; a spontaneous growth, i.e. Native.">whether he is a native-born</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: biḇ·nê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Israelite</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1616.htm" title="1616: wə·lag·gêr (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A sojourner. Or geyr; from guwr; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner.">or a foreigner</a> <a href="/hebrew/1481.htm" title="1481: hag·gār (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road, i.e. Sojourn; also to shrink, fear; also to gather for hostility.">residing</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·w·ḵām (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-27.htm">Leviticus 4:27-31</a></span><br />And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt. / When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-22.htm">Leviticus 4:22-26</a></span><br />When a leader sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the commandments of the LORD his God, he incurs guilt. / When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-13.htm">Leviticus 4:13-21</a></span><br />Now if the whole congregation of Israel strays unintentionally and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly so that they violate any of the LORD’s commandments and incur guilt by doing what is forbidden, / when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting. / The elders of the congregation are to lay their hands on the bull’s head before the LORD, and it shall be slaughtered before the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-2.htm">Leviticus 4:2-12</a></span><br />“Tell the Israelites to do as follows with one who sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s commandments and does what is forbidden by them: / If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. / He must bring the bull to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, lay his hand on the bull’s head, and slaughter it before the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/5-17.htm">Leviticus 5:17-19</a></span><br />If someone sins and violates any of the LORD’s commandments even though he was unaware, he is guilty and shall bear his punishment. / He is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven. / It is a guilt offering; he was certainly guilty before the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/6-1.htm">Leviticus 6:1-7</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Moses, / “If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor in regard to a deposit or security entrusted to him or stolen, or if he extorts his neighbor / or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-7.htm">Hebrews 9:7</a></span><br />But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Hebrews 10:26-27</a></span><br />If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-17.htm">Acts 3:17-19</a></span><br />And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. / But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer. / Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30</a></span><br />Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">1 Timothy 1:13</a></span><br />I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-8.htm">1 John 1:8-10</a></span><br />If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23-25</a></span><br />for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, / and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. / God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Romans 5:20</a></span><br />The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall have one law for him that sins through ignorance, both for him that is born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojournes among them.</p><p class="hdg">one law</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Numbers 15:15</a></b></br> One ordinance <i>shall be both</i> for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth <i>with you</i>, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as ye <i>are</i>, so shall the stranger be before the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/9-14.htm">Numbers 9:14</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/16-29.htm">Leviticus 16:29</a></b></br> And <i>this</i> shall be a statute for ever unto you: <i>that</i> in the seventh month, on the tenth <i>day</i> of the month, ye shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, <i>whether it be</i> one of your own country, or a stranger that sojourneth among you:</p><p class="hdg">sinneth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/15-26.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Applies</a> <a href="/numbers/15-24.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">Born</a> <a href="/numbers/15-26.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/4-33.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Country</a> <a href="/numbers/15-28.htm">Error</a> <a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">Home-Born</a> <a href="/numbers/15-28.htm">Ignorance</a> <a href="/numbers/15-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/15-26.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/numbers/15-28.htm">Sinneth</a> <a href="/numbers/15-16.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/numbers/15-26.htm">Sojourneth</a> <a href="/numbers/15-16.htm">Sojourning</a> <a href="/numbers/15-26.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/numbers/15-28.htm">Unconsciously</a> <a href="/numbers/15-28.htm">Unintentionally</a> <a href="/numbers/15-28.htm">Unwittingly</a> <a href="/numbers/15-28.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/numbers/19-14.htm">Applies</a> <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Born</a> <a href="/numbers/15-32.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/numbers/19-16.htm">Country</a> <a href="/numbers/35-11.htm">Error</a> <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Home-Born</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-20.htm">Ignorance</a> <a href="/numbers/15-32.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/16-2.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/numbers/16-22.htm">Sinneth</a> <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/numbers/19-10.htm">Sojourneth</a> <a href="/joshua/20-9.htm">Sojourning</a> <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-3.htm">Unconsciously</a> <a href="/numbers/35-11.htm">Unintentionally</a> <a href="/numbers/35-11.htm">Unwittingly</a> <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-1.htm">The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">The stranger is under the same law</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-17.htm">The law of the first of the dough</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">The sacrifice for sins of ignorance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">The punishment of presumption</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-32.htm">He who violated the Sabbath is stoned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/15-37.htm">The law of tassels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of ancient Israel, this directive ensured that both intentional and unintentional sins were addressed, but with a focus on fairness and equity. The law provided a means for atonement through sacrifices, as outlined in Leviticus, which foreshadows the ultimate atonement through Jesus Christ. The idea of acting "in error" refers to sins committed unintentionally, highlighting God's provision for human fallibility and His desire for repentance and restoration.<p><b>whether he is a native-born Israelite</b><br>The inclusion of "native-born Israelite" underscores the covenant relationship between God and the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This covenant established Israel as a chosen nation with specific laws and responsibilities. The native-born Israelites were expected to adhere to the laws given at Sinai, which were integral to maintaining their identity and relationship with God. This phrase also reflects the historical context of a people set apart to be a light to the nations, as seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>.<p><b>or a foreigner residing among you</b><br>The mention of "a foreigner residing among you" highlights the inclusive nature of God's law, extending beyond ethnic and national boundaries. This provision for foreigners, or "sojourners," reflects the broader biblical theme of God's concern for all humanity. It anticipates the New Testament revelation that salvation through Christ is available to both Jews and Gentiles, as seen in passages like <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this inclusion was countercultural, as many societies had distinct laws for citizens and non-citizens. This phrase demonstrates God's justice and mercy, ensuring that all who lived among His people were treated with fairness and had access to His covenant blessings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/native-born_israelite.htm">Native-born Israelite</a></b><br>Refers to the descendants of Jacob, the chosen people of God, who were given the Law through Moses.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/foreigner_residing_among_you.htm">Foreigner residing among you</a></b><br>Non-Israelites who lived among the Israelites, often referred to as "sojourners" or "aliens" in other translations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/unintentional_sin.htm">Unintentional sin</a></b><br>Sins committed without deliberate intent or knowledge, highlighting the need for grace and forgiveness even in ignorance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the Law from God and communicated it to the people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a></b><br>The commandments and ordinances given by God to the Israelites, serving as a guide for holy living.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/equality_before_god.htm">Equality Before God</a></b><br>God's law applies equally to all, regardless of ethnicity or status. This reflects His impartial nature and calls us to treat others with fairness and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_for_unintentional_sins.htm">Grace for Unintentional Sins</a></b><br>Even unintentional sins require atonement, reminding us of our need for God's grace and the importance of seeking forgiveness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_god's_community.htm">Inclusivity in God's Community</a></b><br>The inclusion of foreigners in the same legal and spiritual framework as Israelites foreshadows the New Testament's message of inclusivity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_to_educate.htm">Responsibility to Educate</a></b><br>As believers, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves and others about God's laws to prevent unintentional sins and promote righteous living.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The principle of one law for all encourages unity among diverse groups, reflecting the unity we have in Christ as one body.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_num_36_with_ruth's_marriage.htm">If women were required to marry within their tribe in Numbers 36, how do we reconcile this with other passages (e.g., Ruth) where foreign marriages seem acceptable?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_one_law_for_all_reconcile.htm">Numbers 15:15-16: How does one law for both Israelites and foreigners reconcile with other passages that treat outsiders differently?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_death_for_gathering_wood_on_sabbath.htm">Numbers 15:32-36: Why is gathering wood on the Sabbath punished by death, and how does this align with a just moral system today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_lev_17_align_with_acts_15_29.htm">How does Leviticus 17 align with the New Testament practice in Acts 15:29, where only some Mosaic laws about blood are upheld while others are set aside?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/15-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall have</span><br /><span class="heb">יִהְיֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the same</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַת֙</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">law</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹרָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the one who acts</span><br /><span class="heb">לָעֹשֶׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘ō·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in error,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׁגָגָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(biš·ḡā·ḡāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7684.htm">Strong's 7684: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mistake, inadvertent transgression</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whether he is an Israelite</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(biḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or a foreigner</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַגֵּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lag·gêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1616.htm">Strong's 1616: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guest, a foreigner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">residing</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגָּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1481.htm">Strong's 1481: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among you.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתוֹכָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·w·ḵām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/15-29.htm">Numbers 15:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">OT Law: Numbers 15:29 You shall have one law for him (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/15-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 15:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/15-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 15:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>