Numbers 15:16 kjva — One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you."

— Numbers 15:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 15 — Context

13

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.

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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.

15

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.

16

One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

18

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you,

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Then it shall be, that, when ye eat of the bread of the land, ye shall offer up an heave offering unto the Lord.

Numbers 15:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 15:16 say?
Numbers 15:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.”
Where is Numbers 15:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 15:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 15, verse 16.
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 15:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 15:16 in?
Numbers 15:16 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 15:16?
Numbers 15:16 reads (KJVA): “One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.” 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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