King James Version
Numbers 15:16 in the King James Version says “One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.” — study this verse from Numbers chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.”
Numbers 15:16 · KJV
And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever be among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do.
One ordinance shall be both for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth with you, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as ye are, so shall the stranger be before the LORD.
One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you,
KJV Study — Public Domain
“manner”
H4941properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
“shall be for you and for the stranger”
H1616properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
“that sojourneth”
H1481properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place);
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
This verse is found in the book of Numbers. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Numbers 15:16 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.