Numbers 15:29

Ye shall have one law for him that sinneth through ignorance, both for him that is born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them.

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Other Translations for Numbers 15:29

BSB
You shall have the same law for the one who acts in error, whether he is a native-born Israelite or a foreigner residing among you.
AKJV
You shall have one law for him that sins through ignorance, both for him that is born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojournes among them.
CPDV
One law shall be for all who sin by ignorance, as much for natives as for newcomers.
ERV
Ye shall have one law for him that doeth aught unwittingly, for him that is homeborn among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them.
NHEB
You shall have one law for him who does anything unwittingly, for him who is native-born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger who lives as a foreigner among them.
SMT
The native among the sons of Israel, and to the stranger sojourning in the midst of them, one law shall be to you, for doing in error.

Commentary for Numbers 15:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 15:29
Summary
Equal legal treatment for accidental transgressions
Event
Legal standard established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law