Exodus 12:49
New International Version
The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.”

New Living Translation
This instruction applies to everyone, whether a native-born Israelite or a foreigner living among you.”

English Standard Version
There shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who sojourns among you.”

Berean Standard Bible
The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”

King James Bible
One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

New King James Version
One law shall be for the native-born and for the stranger who dwells among you.”

New American Standard Bible
The same law shall apply to the native as to the stranger who resides among you.”

NASB 1995
“The same law shall apply to the native as to the stranger who sojourns among you.”

NASB 1977
“The same law shall apply to the native as to the stranger who sojourns among you.”

Legacy Standard Bible
The same law shall apply to the native as to the sojourner who sojourns among you.”

Amplified Bible
The same law shall apply to the native-born and to the stranger who lives temporarily among you.”

Christian Standard Bible
The same law will apply to both the native and the alien who resides among you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The same law will apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”

American Standard Version
One law shall be to him that is home-born, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

Contemporary English Version
This law applies both to native Israelites and to those foreigners who live among you.

English Revised Version
One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The same instructions apply to native-born Israelites as well as foreigners."

Good News Translation
The same regulations apply to native-born Israelites and to foreigners who settle among you."

International Standard Version
A single law exists for the native and the alien who resides among you."

Majority Standard Bible
The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”

NET Bible
The same law will apply to the person who is native-born and to the foreigner who lives among you."

New Heart English Bible
One law shall be to him who is born at home, and to the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you."

Webster's Bible Translation
One law shall be to him that is home-born, and to the stranger that sojourneth among you.

World English Bible
One law shall be to him who is born at home, and to the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
one law is to a native, and to a sojourner who is sojourning in your midst.”

Young's Literal Translation
one law is to a native, and to a sojourner who is sojourning in your midst.'

Smith's Literal Translation
One law shall be to the native and to the stranger sojourning in the midst of you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The same law shall be to him that is born in the land, and to the proselyte that sojourneth with you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The law shall be the same for the native born and for the settler who sojourns with you.”

New American Bible
There will be one law for the native and for the alien residing among you.

New Revised Standard Version
there shall be one law for the native and for the alien who resides among you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
There shall be one law for the natives and for the strangers who sojourn among you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The law shall be one for the natives and for the settlers who dwell among you.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
There shall be one law to the native, and to the proselyte coming among you.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Instructions for the Passover
48If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. 49The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” 50Then all the Israelites did this—they did just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron.…

Cross References
Leviticus 24:22
You are to have the same standard of law for the foreign resident and the native; for I am the LORD your God.’”

Numbers 15:15-16
The assembly is to have the same statute both for you and for the foreign resident; it is a permanent statute for the generations to come. You and the foreigner shall be the same before the LORD. / The same law and the same ordinance will apply both to you and to the foreigner residing with you.”

Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Romans 10:12
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,

Ephesians 2:12-19
remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. / For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility ...

Acts 10:34-35
Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

Colossians 3:11
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

Isaiah 56:6-7
And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”

Deuteronomy 10:18-19
He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. / So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

1 Corinthians 12:13
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Acts 15:9
He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

Romans 3:29-30
Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, / since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.

Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.

Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

John 10:16
I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.


Treasury of Scripture

One law shall be to him that is home born, and to the stranger that sojournes among you.

Leviticus 24:22
Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the LORD your God.

Numbers 9:14
And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover unto the LORD; according to the ordinance of the passover, and according to the manner thereof, so shall he do: ye shall have one ordinance, both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the land.

Numbers 15:15,16,29
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…

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Exodus 12
1. The beginning of the year is changed
3. The Passover is instituted
11. The import of the rite of the Passover
15. Unleavened bread
29. The firstborn are slain
31. The Israelites are driven out of the land
37. They come to Succoth
41. The time of their sojourning
43. The ordinance of the Passover














The same law
This phrase underscores the universality and consistency of God's commandments. In Hebrew, the word for "law" is "torah," which signifies instruction or teaching. The use of "the same" emphasizes that God's standards are not subject to change based on personal or cultural preferences. Historically, this reflects the divine nature of the law given to Moses, which was meant to guide the Israelites in righteousness and justice. It serves as a reminder that God's principles are eternal and applicable to all who seek to follow Him.

shall apply
The phrase "shall apply" indicates an imperative, a command that is not optional but required. The Hebrew root here conveys a sense of binding obligation. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where adherence to His laws is a sign of faithfulness and devotion. It is a call to action, urging believers to live out their faith through obedience to God's commands.

to both the native
"The native" refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were born into the covenant community. In the Hebrew context, this term highlights the identity and heritage of those who are naturally part of God's family. It serves as a reminder of the special relationship and responsibilities that come with being part of God's people. Historically, this distinction was important in maintaining the cultural and religious identity of the Israelites amidst surrounding nations.

and the foreigner
The inclusion of "the foreigner" is significant, as it demonstrates God's inclusive nature and His desire for all people to come to know Him. The Hebrew word for "foreigner" often refers to a sojourner or resident alien, someone who is not originally part of the Israelite community but chooses to live among them. This reflects the biblical theme of hospitality and the extension of God's grace beyond ethnic and national boundaries. It is a powerful reminder that God's love and law are available to all who seek Him, regardless of their background.

who resides among you
This phrase emphasizes the presence and integration of the foreigner within the community of Israel. The Hebrew root suggests dwelling or living together, indicating a sense of belonging and acceptance. It highlights the importance of community and the role of the foreigner in the life of Israel. Scripturally, it points to the idea that God's kingdom is open to all who choose to align themselves with His people and His ways. It is an invitation to unity and fellowship under the banner of God's law.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The same
אַחַ֔ת (’a·ḥaṯ)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

law
תּוֹרָ֣ה (tō·w·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

shall apply
יִהְיֶ֖ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to both the native
לָֽאֶזְרָ֑ח (lā·’ez·rāḥ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 249: A spontaneous growth, native

and the foreigner
וְלַגֵּ֖ר (wə·lag·gêr)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner

who resides
הַגָּ֥ר (hag·gār)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility

among you.”
בְּתוֹכְכֶֽם׃ (bə·ṯō·wḵ·ḵem)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre


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