Numbers 15:17 akjv — And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

American King James Version

"And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "

— Numbers 15:17, American King James Version

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Numbers 15 — Context

14

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.

15

One ordinance shall be both for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourns with you, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as you are, so shall the stranger be before the LORD.

16

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

17

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

18

Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When you come into the land where I bring you,

19

Then it shall be, that, when you eat of the bread of the land, you shall offer up an heave offering to the LORD.

20

You shall offer up a cake of the first of your dough for an heave offering: as you do the heave offering of the threshing floor, so shall you heave it.

Numbers 15:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 15:17 say?
Numbers 15:17 in the American King James Version reads: “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ”
Where is Numbers 15:17 in the Bible?
Numbers 15:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 15, verse 17.
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 15:17.
What translation should I read Numbers 15:17 in?
Numbers 15:17 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 15:17?
Numbers 15:17 reads (AKJV): “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ” 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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