Numbers 15:14 bbe — And if a man from another country or any other person living among you, through all your generations, has the desire to…

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"And if a man from another country or any other person living among you, through all your generations, has the desire to give an offering made by fire of a sweet smell to the Lord, let him do as you do."

— Numbers 15:14, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 15 — Context

11

This is to be done for every young ox and for every male sheep or he-lamb or young goat.

12

Whatever number you make ready, so you are to do for every one.

13

All those who are Israelites by birth are to do these things in this way, when giving an offering made by fire of a sweet smell to the Lord.

14

And if a man from another country or any other person living among you, through all your generations, has the desire to give an offering made by fire of a sweet smell to the Lord, let him do as you do.

15

There is to be one law for you and for the man of another country living with you, one law for ever from generation to generation; as you are, so is he to be before the Lord.

16

The law and the rule are to be the same for you and for those from other lands living with you.

17

And the Lord said to Moses,

Numbers 15:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 15:14 say?
Numbers 15:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if a man from another country or any other person living among you, through all your generations, has the desire to give an offering made by fire of a sweet smell to the Lord, let him do as you do.”
Where is Numbers 15:14 in the Bible?
Numbers 15:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 15, verse 14.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 15:14.
What translation should I read Numbers 15:14 in?
Numbers 15:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 15:14?
Numbers 15:14 reads (BBE): “And if a man from another country or any other person living among you, through all your generations, has the desire to give an offering made by fire of a sweet smell to the Lord, let him do as you do.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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