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as ye do, so he shall do. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/15.htm">New King James Version</a> And if a stranger dwells with you, or whoever is among you throughout your generations, and would present an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the LORD, just as you do, so shall he do. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now if a stranger resides among you, or one who may be among you throughout your generations, and he wants to make an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD, just as you do so shall he do. <a href="/nasb/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> If an alien sojourns with you, or one who may be among you throughout your generations, and he wishes to make an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD, just as you do so he shall do. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘And if an alien sojourns with you, or one who may be among you throughout your generations, and he wishes to make an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD, just as you do, so he shall do. <a href="/lsb/numbers/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And if a sojourner sojourns with you, or one who may be among you throughout your generations, and he offers an offering by fire as a soothing aroma to Yahweh, just as you do so he shall do. <a href="/amp/numbers/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If a stranger lives as a resident alien with you, or whoever may be among you throughout your generations, and he wishes to make an offering by fire, as a sweet and soothing aroma to the LORD, just as you do, so shall he do. <a href="/csb/numbers/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When an alien resides with you or someone else is among you and wants to prepare a food offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, he is to do exactly as you do throughout your generations. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When a foreigner resides with you or someone else is among you and wants to prepare a fire offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, he is to do exactly as you do throughout your generations. <a href="/asv/numbers/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever may be among you throughout your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah; as ye do, so he shall do. <a href="/cev/numbers/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And the foreigners who live among you must also follow these rules. <a href="/erv/numbers/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever be among you throughout your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do. <a href="/gwt/numbers/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Suppose foreigners are visiting you or living among you in future generations. If they bring an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to the LORD, they must do as you do. <a href="/gnt/numbers/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> And if at any time foreigners living among you, whether on a temporary or a permanent basis, make a food offering, an odor that pleases the LORD, they are to observe the same regulations. <a href="/isv/numbers/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Now, if a resident alien lives with you, or whoever else is with you throughout your generations, let him make an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Just as you do, so is he to do. <a href="/msb/numbers/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And for the generations to come, if a foreigner residing with you or someone else among you wants to prepare a food offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, he is to do exactly as you do. <a href="/net/numbers/15.htm">NET Bible</a> If a resident foreigner is living with you--or whoever is among you in future generations--and prepares an offering made by fire as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, he must do it the same way you are to do it. <a href="/nheb/numbers/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If a stranger lives as a foreigner with you, or whoever may be among you throughout your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD; as you do, so he shall do. <a href="/wbt/numbers/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And if a stranger shall sojourn with you, or whoever shall be among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor to the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do. <a href="/web/numbers/15.htm">World English Bible</a> If a stranger lives as a foreigner with you, or whoever may be among you throughout your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh, as you do, so he shall do. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and when a sojourner sojourns with you, or whoever [is] in your midst throughout your generations, and he has made a fire-offering of refreshing fragrance to YHWH, as you do so he does. <a href="/ylt/numbers/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and when a sojourner sojourneth with you, or whoso is in your midst to your generations, and he hath made a fire-offering of sweet fragrance to Jehovah, as ye do so he doth. <a href="/slt/numbers/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when a stranger shall sojourn with you, or whoever in the midst of you for your generations, and he did a sacrifice, an odor of sweetness to Jehovah; as ye shall do, so shall he do.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Shall offer sacrifices after the same rite. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> shall offer sacrifices by the same rituals. <a href="/nabre/numbers/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Likewise, in any future generation, any alien residing with you or anyone else in your midst, who presents an oblation of pleasing aroma to the LORD, must do as you do. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> An alien who lives with you, or who takes up permanent residence among you, and wishes to offer an offering by fire, a pleasing odor to the LORD, shall do as you do.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if a proselyte, sojourn with you, or whoever is among you throughout your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD; as you do, so shall he do. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if one who is converted to me will dwell with you or among you with your families and he will offer a gift of fragrance of savor to LORD JEHOVAH as you are doing, in this way he shall do.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever may be among you, throughout your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do. <a href="/sep/numbers/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And if there should be a stranger among you in your land, or one who should be born to you among your generations, and he will offer a sacrifice, a smell of sweet savour to the Lord - as ye do, so the whole congregation shall offer to the Lord. <a href="/parallel/numbers/15-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=4777" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/15.htm">Laws about Offerings</a> …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. 14<a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: lə·ḏō·rō·ṯê·ḵem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">And for the generations to come,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: wə·ḵî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">if</a> <a href="/hebrew/1616.htm" title="1616: gêr (N-ms) -- A sojourner. Or geyr; from guwr; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner.">a foreigner</a> <a href="/hebrew/1481.htm" title="1481: yā·ḡūr (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- 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/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tə·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">you or</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">someone else</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ·ḵem (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2mp) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">wants to prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/801.htm" title="801: ’iš·šêh (N-msc) -- The same as 'eshshah, but used in a liturgical sense; properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice.">an offering made by fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/5207.htm" title="5207: nî·ḥō·aḥ (N-ms) -- A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing. Or niychoach; from nuwach; properly, restful, i.e. Pleasant; abstractly, delight.">as a pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7381.htm" title="7381: rê·aḥ- (N-msc) -- To smell, perceive odor. From ruwach; odor.">aroma</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he is to do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">exactly as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">you do.</a> 15The 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49</a> The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” <a href="/leviticus/24-22.htm">Leviticus 24:22</a> You are to have the same standard of law for the foreign resident and the native; for I am the LORD your God.’” <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12</a> 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, <a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12-19</a> 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 ... <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-7</a> 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.” <a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18-19</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a> 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. <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a> Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a> 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, <a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12-13</a> Generation after generation, every male must be circumcised when he is eight days old, including those born in your household and those purchased from a foreigner—even those who are not your offspring. / Whether they are born in your household or purchased, they must be circumcised. My covenant in your flesh will be an everlasting covenant. <a href="/ruth/1-16.htm">Ruth 1:16</a> But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. <a href="/1_kings/8-41.htm">1 Kings 8:41-43</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whoever be among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet smell to the LORD; as you do, so he shall do.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/9-14.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">Aroma</a> <a href="/numbers/11-4.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">Savor</a> <a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">Savour</a> <a href="/numbers/15-7.htm">Smell</a> <a href="/numbers/9-14.htm">Sojourn</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-47.htm">Sojourning</a> <a href="/numbers/9-14.htm">Sojourns</a> <a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">Soothing</a> <a href="/numbers/9-14.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/numbers/11-10.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/numbers/10-36.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-31.htm">Wishes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/numbers/15-24.htm">Aroma</a> <a href="/numbers/32-7.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/numbers/15-24.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/numbers/22-32.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/numbers/15-24.htm">Savor</a> <a href="/numbers/15-24.htm">Savour</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-28.htm">Smell</a> <a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Sojourn</a> <a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Sojourning</a> <a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Sojourns</a> <a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Soothing</a> <a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/numbers/15-24.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-7.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-14.htm">Wishes</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 15</div>1. <a href="/numbers/15-1.htm">The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering</a> 14. <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">The stranger is under the same law</a> 17. <a href="/numbers/15-17.htm">The law of the first of the dough</a> 22. <a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">The sacrifice for sins of ignorance</a> 30. <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">The punishment of presumption</a> 32. <a href="/numbers/15-32.htm">He who violated the Sabbath is stoned</a> 37. <a href="/numbers/15-37.htm">The law of tassels</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And for the generations to come This phrase indicates the perpetual nature of the commandment, emphasizing its relevance not only for the immediate audience but for future descendants. It underscores the continuity of God's covenant with Israel and the enduring nature of His laws. This forward-looking perspective is consistent with other biblical passages that stress the importance of teaching God's laws to future generations (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>).if a foreigner residing with you The inclusion of foreigners highlights the openness of the Israelite community to those outside their ethnic group. This reflects God's intention for Israel to be a light to the nations (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>). The presence of foreigners in Israel was common due to trade, warfare, and migration. This provision ensures that those who choose to live among the Israelites are integrated into the religious life of the community.or someone else among you This phrase broadens the scope to include not just foreigners but any non-Israelite who might be present. It emphasizes inclusivity and the universal application of God's laws. This can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching that the gospel is for all people, Jew and Gentile alike (<a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>).wants to prepare a food offering Food offerings were a significant part of Israelite worship, symbolizing fellowship with God and gratitude for His provision. The desire to participate in such offerings indicates a willingness to worship the God of Israel. This act of worship by a foreigner signifies a recognition of and submission to the God of Israel, similar to the faith of Rahab and Ruth.as a pleasing aroma to the LORD The phrase "pleasing aroma" is a common biblical expression denoting God's acceptance of a sacrifice (<a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21</a>). It signifies that the offering is made in accordance with God's instructions and with a sincere heart. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to live lives that are a pleasing aroma to God (<a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a>).he is to do exactly as you do This command ensures uniformity in worship practices, preventing division and maintaining the sanctity of the offerings. It underscores the principle that there is one standard for worship, applicable to both Israelites and foreigners. This foreshadows the New Testament teaching that there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile in Christ (<a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12</a>), as all are called to worship God in spirit and truth (<a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/f/foreigner.htm">Foreigner (Ger)</a> In the Hebrew context, a "ger" is a non-Israelite residing among the Israelites. This term emphasizes the inclusion of those who are not native-born but choose to live among God's people and follow His laws. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who were given the Law through Moses. They are the primary audience of the instructions in Numbers. 3. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites and the mediator of God's laws. He is the one through whom God communicates these instructions. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (YHWH)</a> The covenant name of God, who is the recipient of the offerings and the one who establishes the laws for worship. 5. <a href="/topical/f/food_offering.htm">Food Offering</a> A sacrificial offering made to God, often involving grain or other food items, symbolizing dedication and worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_worship.htm">Inclusivity in Worship</a> God's instructions to the Israelites included provisions for foreigners, demonstrating His desire for all people to have access to Him. This teaches us about the inclusive nature of God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/e/equality_before_god.htm">Equality Before God</a> The same standards applied to both Israelites and foreigners, showing that God does not show favoritism. In our communities, we should strive for equality and fairness, reflecting God's character. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_commands.htm">Commitment to God's Commands</a> The foreigner who chooses to reside with the Israelites must adhere to the same laws, indicating a commitment to God's ways. This challenges us to fully commit to God's commands, regardless of our background. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_believers.htm">Unity in the Body of Believers</a> Just as the Israelites and foreigners were united in their worship practices, Christians today are called to unity in Christ, transcending cultural and ethnic differences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 15</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_biblical_drink_offering's_role.htm">What is the significance of the biblical drink offering?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_treat_foreigners_here.htm">How should we treat foreigners among us?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_ezekiel_44_9_and_other_passages_align.htm">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? </a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - A stranger. Septuagint, προσήλυτος. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/15-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And for the generations to come, לְדֹרֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם (lə·ḏō·rō·ṯê·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling if וְכִֽי־ (wə·ḵî-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction a foreigner גֵּ֜ר (gêr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1616.htm">Strong's 1616: </a> A guest, a foreigner residing יָגוּר֩ (yā·ḡūr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1481.htm">Strong's 1481: </a> To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility with אִתְּכֶ֨ם (’it·tə·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among you or א֤וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> Desire, if someone else אֲשֶֽׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that among you בְּתֽוֹכְכֶם֙ (bə·ṯō·wḵ·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre wants to prepare וְעָשָׂ֛ה (wə·‘ā·śāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make an offering made by fire אִשֵּׁ֥ה (’iš·šêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_801.htm">Strong's 801: </a> A burnt-offering, a sacrifice as a pleasing נִיחֹ֖חַ (nî·ḥō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing aroma רֵֽיחַ־ (rê·aḥ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7381.htm">Strong's 7381: </a> To smell, perceive odor to the LORD, לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel he is to do תַּעֲשׂ֖וּ (ta·‘ă·śū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make exactly as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you do. יַעֲשֶֽׂה׃ (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/15-14.htm">Numbers 15:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">OT Law: Numbers 15:14 If a stranger lives as a foreigner (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/15-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 15:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/15-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 15:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:15" /></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>