Numbers 15:16

16 There will be one set of instructions and one legal norm for the immigrant and for you.

Numbers 15:16 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 15:16

One law, and one manner
One law respecting these sacrifices, and one manner of offering them; one and the same precept to be observed, and one and the same judgment or punishment inflicted in case of non-observance:

shall be for you, and the stranger that sojourneth with you;
for Israelites and proselytes; which is said to invite and encourage the latter, and may have a distant view to the calling of the Gentiles in Gospel times, when there should be no difference between Jews and Gentiles called by grace in matters of religion, but would be one in Christ, ( Galatians 3:28 ) .

Numbers 15:16 In-Context

14 If an immigrant lives with you or has settled among you for many years and would also like to offer a food gift that is a soothing smell to the LORD, that person must do just as you do.

15 The assembly will have the same regulation for you and for the immigrant. The regulation will be permanent for all time. You and the immigrant will be the same in the LORD's presence.

16 There will be one set of instructions and one legal norm for the immigrant and for you.

17 The LORD spoke to Moses:

18 Speak to the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land to which I'm bringing you,