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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 />&#8220&#8217Everyone who is native-born must do these things in this way when they present a food offering as an aroma pleasing to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />All of you native-born Israelites must follow these instructions when you offer a special gift as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Every native Israelite shall do these things in this way, in offering a food offering, with a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216All who are native shall do these things in this manner, in presenting an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘All who are native shall do these things in this manner, in presenting an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />All who are native shall do these things in this manner, in bringing near an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />All who are native-born shall do these things in this way, in presenting an offering by fire, as a sweet <i>and</i> soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Every Israelite is to prepare these things in this way when he presents a food offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Every Israelite is to prepare these things in this way when he presents a fire offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All native-born Israelites must do it this way when they bring an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All native Israelites are to do this when they present a food offering, an odor pleasing to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Every native born person is to do these things, bringing an offering made by fire as a pleasing aroma to the LORD."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"'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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"'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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“‘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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />every native does thus with these, for bringing a fire-offering near of refreshing fragrance to YHWH;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> every native doth thus with these, at bringing near a fire-offering of sweet fragrance to Jehovah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Every native shall do thus with these to bring near a sacrifice, an odor of sweetness to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Both they that are born in the land, and the strangers <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Both natives and sojourners<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All the native-born shall make these offerings in this way, whenever they present a sweet-smelling oblation to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Every native Israelite shall do these things in this way, in presenting an offering by fire, a pleasing odor to the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />All of the house Israel shall do and shall offer an offering for a fragrance of savor to LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Every native of the country shall do thus to offer such things as sacrifices for a smell of sweet savour to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/15-13.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=4767" 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">Laws about Offerings</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>This is how you must prepare each one, no matter how many. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">Everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/249.htm" title="249: hā·’ez·rāḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- A native. From zarach; a spontaneous growth, i.e. Native.">who is native-born</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.">shall prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/3602.htm" title="3602: kā·ḵāh (Adv) -- Thus. From koh; just so, referring to the previous or following context.">things in this way</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: lə·haq·rîḇ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">when he presents</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> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>And 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.…<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/23-17.htm">Leviticus 23:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49</a></span><br />The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-22.htm">Leviticus 24:22</a></span><br />You are to have the same standard of law for the foreign resident and the native; for I am the LORD your God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-16.htm">Deuteronomy 16:16-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-41.htm">1 Kings 8:41-43</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-7</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/45-17.htm">Ezekiel 45:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-7.htm">Mark 7:7-9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a></span><br />and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Acts 15:19-21</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">All that are born of the country shall do these things after this manner, in offering an offering made by fire, of a sweet smell to the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/15-10.htm">Aroma</a> <a href="/numbers/12-12.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/numbers/9-14.htm">Born</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Country</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-22.htm">Home-Born</a> <a href="/numbers/15-2.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/15-10.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/numbers/15-10.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/numbers/9-7.htm">Presenting</a> <a href="/numbers/15-10.htm">Savor</a> <a href="/numbers/15-10.htm">Savour</a> <a href="/numbers/15-10.htm">Soothing</a> <a href="/numbers/15-10.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Aroma</a> <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Born</a> <a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Country</a> <a href="/numbers/15-29.htm">Home-Born</a> <a href="/numbers/15-18.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/numbers/18-32.htm">Presenting</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Savor</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Savour</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Soothing</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/numbers/18-28.htm">Way</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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The term "native-born" emphasizes the importance of identity and heritage in the Israelite community. It highlights the distinction between Israelites and foreigners or sojourners living among them. This distinction is significant in the context of the Old Testament, where God's covenant promises were specifically given to the descendants of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7-8</a>). The native-born Israelites were expected to adhere to the laws and commandments given by God through Moses, which set them apart as God's chosen people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>).<p><b>shall prepare these things in this way</b><br>This phrase indicates the specific instructions given by God for the preparation of offerings. The detailed nature of these instructions underscores the importance of obedience and reverence in worship. The Israelites were to follow God's commands precisely, reflecting their commitment to His covenant. This meticulous attention to detail in worship can be seen throughout the Levitical laws, where God provided specific guidelines for sacrifices, offerings, and rituals (Leviticus 1-7). The phrase also suggests a continuity of practice, ensuring that the worship of God remained consistent across generations.<p><b>when he presents a food offering</b><br>A food offering, often referred to as a grain offering, was a type of sacrifice made to God, typically consisting of fine flour, oil, and frankincense (<a href="/leviticus/2.htm">Leviticus 2:1-2</a>). These offerings were a way for the Israelites to express gratitude, devotion, and dependence on God for their sustenance. The food offering was part of the broader sacrificial system that included burnt offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings. Each type of offering had its own significance and purpose, contributing to the overall worship and atonement practices of the Israelites. The food offering, in particular, symbolized the dedication of the fruits of one's labor to God.<p><b>as a pleasing aroma to the LORD</b><br>The concept of a "pleasing aroma" is a recurring theme in the sacrificial system, signifying God's acceptance of the offering (<a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21</a>, <a href="/exodus/29-18.htm">Exodus 29:18</a>). It conveys the idea that the sacrifice, when offered in obedience and sincerity, was agreeable to God. This phrase also points to the deeper spiritual reality that true worship is not merely about external rituals but about the heart's attitude. In the New Testament, this idea is expanded as believers are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>). The pleasing aroma can also be seen as a type of Christ, whose sacrificial death was the ultimate offering that brought reconciliation between God and humanity (<a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/native-born_israelites.htm">Native-born Israelites</a></b><br>This term refers to those who were born within the community of Israel, as opposed to foreigners or sojourners. The native-born had specific responsibilities and privileges under the Mosaic Law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/offerings_made_by_fire.htm">Offerings Made by Fire</a></b><br>These were sacrifices presented to God, often involving the burning of animals or grains, symbolizing dedication and atonement.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who established the laws and rituals for His people to follow as a sign of their relationship with Him.<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_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey, where offerings were made.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes the importance of following God's instructions precisely. For believers today, this means adhering to the teachings of Scripture and living in a way that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_tradition_and_community.htm">The Role of Tradition and Community</a></b><br>The native-born Israelites had specific roles within their community. Similarly, Christians are called to participate actively in their faith communities, contributing to the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_living.htm">Sacrificial Living</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites offered sacrifices, Christians are called to live sacrificially, dedicating their lives to God and serving others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pleasing_aroma_to_the_lord.htm">Pleasing Aroma to the LORD</a></b><br>The concept of a pleasing aroma signifies actions that are acceptable and delightful to God. Believers should strive to live in a way that is pleasing to Him, through worship, service, and obedience.<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/what's_the_purpose_of_a_grain_offering.htm">What is the purpose of a grain offering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_sacrifices_for_unintentional_sins_conflict_with_god's_mercy.htm">Numbers 15:24-29: If unintentional sins still require sacrifices, does this conflict with the notion of a merciful God who judges intent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_gather_offerings.htm">Numbers 7:1-3: How could the Israelites, while wandering in the wilderness, assemble such large quantities of metals and animals for offerings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_abijah's_400,000_army_plausible.htm">2 Chronicles 13:3 - How historically plausible is an army of 400,000 under Abijah's command at that time?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">All that are born of the country.--</span>The Targum of Jonathan is, "all that are born in Israel, and not among the people." It seems clear, however, from <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm" title="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.">Numbers 15:14</a> that the reference in this verse is to the indigenous Israelites.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">All that are born of the country.</span> <span class="hebrew">כָּל־הָאֶזְרָח</span>, all the native born. Septuagint, <span class="greek">πᾶς ὁ αὐτόχθων</span>. 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. <span class="cmt_word">Those things.</span> The regulations just mentioned. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/15-13.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">Everyone</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who is native-born</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֶזְרָ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ez·rāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_249.htm">Strong's 249: </a> </span><span class="str2">A spontaneous growth, native</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall prepare</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲשֶׂה־</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person 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">these</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֑לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">things in this way</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּ֖כָה</span> <span class="translit">(kā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3602.htm">Strong's 3602: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just so</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when he presents</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַקְרִ֛יב</span> <span class="translit">(lə·haq·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an offering made by fire</span><br /><span class="heb">אִשֵּׁ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’iš·šêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_801.htm">Strong's 801: </a> </span><span class="str2">A burnt-offering, a sacrifice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as a pleasing</span><br /><span class="heb">נִיחֹ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(nî·ḥō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> </span><span class="str2">A quieting, soothing, tranquilizing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">aroma</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵֽיחַ־</span> <span class="translit">(rê·aḥ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7381.htm">Strong's 7381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smell, perceive odor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/15-13.htm">Numbers 15:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/15-13.htm">OT Law: Numbers 15:13 All who are native-born shall do these (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/15-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 15:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/15-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 15:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 15:14" /></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>