Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’A foreigner residing among you is also to celebrate the LORD’s Passover in accordance with its rules and regulations. You must have the same regulations for both the foreigner and the native-born.’” New Living Translation And if foreigners living among you want to celebrate the Passover to the LORD, they must follow these same decrees and regulations. The same laws apply both to native-born Israelites and to the foreigners living among you.” English Standard Version And if a stranger sojourns among you and would keep the Passover to the LORD, according to the statute of the Passover and according to its rule, so shall he do. You shall have one statute, both for the sojourner and for the native.” Berean Standard Bible If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.’” King James Bible 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. New King James Version ‘And if a stranger dwells among you, and would keep the LORD’s Passover, he must do so according to the rite of the Passover and according to its ceremony; you shall have one ordinance, both for the stranger and the native of the land.’ ” New American Standard Bible And if a stranger resides among you and celebrates the Passover to the LORD, according to the statute of the Passover and its ordinance, so he shall celebrate it; you shall have the same statute, both for the stranger and for the native of the land.’” NASB 1995 ‘If an alien sojourns among you and observes the Passover to the LORD, according to the statute of the Passover and according to its ordinance, so he shall do; you shall have one statute, both for the alien and for the native of the land.’” NASB 1977 ‘And if an alien sojourns among you and observes the Passover to the LORD, according to the statute of the Passover and according to its ordinance, so he shall do; you shall have one statute, both for the alien and for the native of the land.’” Legacy Standard Bible If a sojourner sojourns among you and celebrates the Passover to Yahweh, according to the statute of the Passover and according to its judgment, so he shall do; you shall have one statute, both for the sojourner and for the native of the land.’” Amplified Bible If a stranger lives among you as a resident alien and observes the Passover to the LORD, in accordance with its statutes and its ordinances, so shall he do; you shall have one statute, both for the resident alien and for the native of the land.’” Christian Standard Bible “If an alien resides with you and wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do it according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the resident alien and the native of the land.” Holman Christian Standard Bible If a foreigner resides with you and wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreign resident and the native of the land.” American Standard Version And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover unto Jehovah; according to the statute of the passover, and according to the ordinance thereof, so shall he do: ye shall have one statute, both for the sojourner, and for him that is born in the land. Contemporary English Version Anyone, including foreigners who live among you, can celebrate Passover, if they follow all the regulations. English Revised Version And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover unto the LORD; according to the statute of the passover, and according to the ordinance thereof, so shall he do: ye shall have one statute, both for the stranger, and for him that is born in the land. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Foreigners living with you may want to celebrate the LORD's Passover. They must follow these same rules and regulations. The same rules will apply to foreigners and native-born Israelites." Good News Translation "If foreigners living among you want to keep the Passover, they must observe it according to all the rules and regulations. The same law applies to everyone, whether native or foreigner." International Standard Version If a resident alien lives with you and wants to observe the LORD's Passover, let him observe it according to the statutes and laws of the Passover. You are to maintain the same statute for the resident alien as you do for the native of the land." Majority Standard Bible If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.?? NET Bible If a resident foreigner lives among you and wants to keep the Passover to the LORD, he must do so according to the statute of the Passover, and according to its custom. You must have the same statute for the resident foreigner and for the one who was born in the land.'" New Heart English Bible If a foreigner lives among you, and desires to keep the Passover to the LORD; according to the statute of the Passover, and according to its ordinance, so shall he do. You shall have one statute, both for the foreigner, and for him who is born in the land.'" Webster's Bible Translation And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover to the LORD; according to the ordinance of the passover, and according to the manner of it, so shall he do: ye shall have one ordinance both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the land. World English Bible “‘If a foreigner lives among you and desires to keep the Passover to Yahweh, then he shall do so according to the statute of the Passover, and according to its ordinance. You shall have one statute, both for the foreigner and for him who is born in the land.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd when a sojourner sojourns with you, then he has prepared a Passover to YHWH—according to the statute of the Passover and according to its ordinance, so he does; one statute is for you, indeed, for a sojourner and for a native of the land.” Young's Literal Translation 'And when a sojourner sojourneth with you, then he hath prepared a passover to Jehovah, according to the statute of the passover, and according to its ordinance, so he doth; one statute is to you, even to a sojourner, and to a native of the land.' Smith's Literal Translation And when a stranger shall sojourn with you, and he did the passover to Jehovah; according to the law of the passover and according to its judgment, so shall he do: one law shall be to you, and to the stranger, and to the native of the land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sojourner also and the stranger if they be among you, shall make the phase to the Lord according to the ceremonies and justifications thereof. The same ordinance shall be with you both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the land. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, the sojourner and the newcomer, if they are among you, shall observe the Passover to the Lord according to its ceremonies and justifications. The same precept shall be with you, as much for the newcomer as for the native.” New American Bible “If an alien who lives among you would celebrate the LORD’s Passover, it shall be celebrated according to the statutes and regulations for the Passover. You shall have the same law for the resident alien as for the native of the land.” New Revised Standard Version Any alien residing among you who wishes to keep the passover to the LORD shall do so according to the statute of the passover and according to its regulation; you shall have one statute for both the resident alien and the native. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if a proselyte shall sojourn among you and will keep the passover to the LORD, according to the ordinance of the passover and according to its statutes, so shall he do; you shall have one ordinance, both for the proselyte and for the native of the land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when one who is converted to me will settle with you and he will observe Passover to LORD JEHOVAH according to the commandment of Passover and according to its judgments, thus he shall keep it; one law shall be for you and for the one who has turned to me and for the settler of the land.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover unto the LORD: according to the statute of the passover, and according to the ordinance thereof, so shall he do; ye shall have one statute, both for the stranger, and for him that is born in the land.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And if there should come to you a stranger in your land, and should keep the passover to the Lord, he shall keep it according to the law of the passover and according to its ordinance: there shall be one law for you, both for the stranger, and for the native of the land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Second Passover…13But if a man who is ceremonially clean and is not on a journey still fails to observe the Passover, he must be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin. 14If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.’” Cross References Exodus 12:48-49 If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. / The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” Leviticus 24:22 You are to have the same standard of law for the foreign resident and the native; for I am the LORD your God.’” Acts 15:19-20 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. Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 56:6-7 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Ephesians 2:12-13 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. Romans 10:12 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, 1 Corinthians 12:13 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. Deuteronomy 16:11 and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. Colossians 3:11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. 1 Kings 8:41-43 And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name— / for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. Matthew 8:11 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. John 10:16 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. Ruth 1:16 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. Zechariah 2:11 “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. Treasury of Scripture And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover to the LORD; according to the ordinance of the passover, and according to the manner thereof, so shall he do: you shall have one ordinance, both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the land. Exodus 12:48,49 And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof… Leviticus 19:10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 22:25 Neither from a stranger's hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you. Jump to Previous Accordance Alien Born Celebrate Country Desires Lord's Manner Nation Native Native-Born Observes Ordered Ordinance Passover Regulations Rule Rules Sojourn Sojourner Sojourns Statute Stranger Thereof WantsJump to Next Accordance Alien Born Celebrate Country Desires Lord's Manner Nation Native Native-Born Observes Ordered Ordinance Passover Regulations Rule Rules Sojourn Sojourner Sojourns Statute Stranger Thereof WantsNumbers 9 1. The Passover is again commanded6. A second Passover for the unclean or absent 15. The cloud directs the removals and encampments of the Israelites If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD This phrase highlights the inclusivity of the Passover celebration, allowing non-Israelites to participate if they choose to worship the LORD. The term "foreigner" refers to a "sojourner" or "stranger" living among the Israelites, indicating that God's covenant community was open to those outside ethnic Israel who desired to follow Him. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's plan for all nations, as seen in Genesis 12:3, where God promises Abraham that all peoples on earth will be blessed through him. The Passover itself is a significant event commemorating Israel's deliverance from Egypt, symbolizing redemption and foreshadowing Christ's sacrificial death as the ultimate Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7). he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. Foreigner (Ger)A non-Israelite residing among the Israelites who desires to participate in the Passover. The Hebrew term "ger" refers to a sojourner or temporary resident. 2. Passover A significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egyptian bondage. It involves specific rituals and ordinances as outlined in the Torah. 3. Israelites The native people of Israel, God's chosen people, who were given the Law through Moses. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, who established the Passover as a perpetual ordinance for His people. 5. Statute and Ordinances The specific laws and regulations given by God regarding the observance of the Passover. Teaching Points Inclusivity in WorshipGod's invitation to the foreigner to participate in the Passover demonstrates His desire for inclusivity in worship. This principle encourages us to welcome all who seek to worship God, regardless of their background. Unity Under God's Law The application of the same statute to both foreigners and natives underscores the unity and equality before God. In Christ, we are all one, and this should be reflected in our communities. Obedience to God's Commands The requirement for foreigners to observe the Passover according to God's statutes highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands. As believers, we are called to follow God's Word faithfully. Covenant Participation The inclusion of foreigners in the Passover signifies their participation in the covenant community. This foreshadows the New Covenant in Christ, where all believers are grafted into God's family.(14) And if a stranger . . . --The law respecting the stranger is contained in Exodus 12:48-49.Verse 14. - Ye shall have one ordinance. This is repeated from Exodus 12:49 as a further warning not to tamper more than absolute necessity required with the unity, either in time or in circumstance, of the great national rite. CHAPTER 9:15-23 THE SIGNALS OF GOD (verses 15-23). Hebrew Ifוְכִֽי־ (wə·ḵî-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction a foreigner גֵּ֗ר (gêr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner dwelling יָג֨וּר (yā·ḡūr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility among you אִתְּכֶ֜ם (’it·tə·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among wants to observe וְעָ֤שָֽׂה (wə·‘ā·śāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make the Passover פֶ֙סַח֙ (p̄e·saḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover to the LORD, לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel he is to do יַעֲשֶׂ֑ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make so כֵּ֣ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus according to the Passover הַפֶּ֛סַח (hap·pe·saḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover statute כְּחֻקַּ֥ת (kə·ḥuq·qaṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute and its ordinances. וּכְמִשְׁפָּט֖וֹ (ū·ḵə·miš·pā·ṭōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style You are to apply יִהְיֶ֣ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the same אַחַת֙ (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first statute חֻקָּ֤ה (ḥuq·qāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute to both the foreigner וְלַגֵּ֖ר (wə·lag·gêr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner and the native וּלְאֶזְרַ֥ח (ū·lə·’ez·raḥ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 249: A spontaneous growth, native of the land.” הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Numbers 9:14 NIVNumbers 9:14 NLT Numbers 9:14 ESV Numbers 9:14 NASB Numbers 9:14 KJV Numbers 9:14 BibleApps.com Numbers 9:14 Biblia Paralela Numbers 9:14 Chinese Bible Numbers 9:14 French Bible Numbers 9:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 9:14 If a foreigner lives among you (Nu Num.) |
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