Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘When you enter the land to which I am taking you New Living Translation “Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. “When you arrive in the land where I am taking you, English Standard Version “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land to which I bring you Berean Standard Bible “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land to which I am bringing you King James Bible Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you, New King James Version “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you come into the land to which I bring you, New American Standard Bible “Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you enter the land where I am bringing you, NASB 1995 “Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you enter the land where I bring you, NASB 1977 “Speak to the sons of Israel, and say to them, ‘When you enter the land where I bring you, Legacy Standard Bible “Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you enter the land where I am going to bring you, Amplified Bible “Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When you enter the land to which I am bringing you, Christian Standard Bible “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: After you enter the land where I am bringing you, Holman Christian Standard Bible Speak to the Israelites and tell them: After you enter the land where I am bringing you, American Standard Version Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you, English Revised Version Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you, GOD'S WORD® Translation "Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land where I'm taking you Good News Translation the following regulations for the people of Israel to observe in the land that he was going to give them. International Standard Version "Tell the Israelis that when they enter the land that I'm about to bring you to, NET Bible "Speak to the Israelites and tell them, 'When you enter the land to which I am bringing you New Heart English Bible "Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'When you come into the land where I bring you, Webster's Bible Translation Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land to which I am bringing you World English Bible “Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, ‘When you come into the land where I bring you, Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Speak to the sons of Israel, and you have said to them: In your coming into the land to where I am bringing you in, Young's Literal Translation 'Speak unto the sons of Israel, and thou hast said unto them, In your coming in unto the land whither I am bringing you in, Smith's Literal Translation Speak to the sons of Israel, and say to them, In your going into the land where I bring you there, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen you are come into the land which I will give you, Catholic Public Domain Version When you will arrive in the land which I will give to you, New American Bible Speak to the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land into which I am bringing you New Revised Standard Version Speak to the Israelites and say to them: After you come into the land to which I am bringing you, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSpeak to the children of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land whither I will bring you, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Speak with the children of Israel and say to them, ‘Whenever you have entered the land where I am bringing you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them: When ye come into the land whither I bring you, Brenton Septuagint Translation Speak to the sons of Israel, and thou shalt say to them, When ye are entering into the land, into which I bring you, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws about Offerings…17Then the LORD said to Moses, 18“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land to which I am bringing you 19and you eat the food of the land, you shall lift up an offering to the LORD.… Cross References Leviticus 23:10 “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘When you enter the land that I am giving you and you reap its harvest, you are to bring to the priest a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest. Exodus 23:16 You are also to keep the Feast of Harvest with the firstfruits of the produce from what you sow in the field. And keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather your produce from the field. Deuteronomy 26:1-2 When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and settle in it, / you are to take some of the firstfruits of all your produce from the soil of the land that the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name, Leviticus 2:14 If you bring a grain offering of firstfruits to the LORD, you shall offer crushed heads of new grain roasted on the fire. Exodus 34:22 And you are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year. Deuteronomy 16:9-10 You are to count off seven weeks from the time you first put the sickle to the standing grain. / And you shall celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the LORD your God with a freewill offering that you give in proportion to how the LORD your God has blessed you, Leviticus 23:17 Bring two loaves of bread from your dwellings as a wave offering, each made from two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour, baked with leaven, as the firstfruits to the LORD. 1 Corinthians 15:20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Romans 8:23 Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation. 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. / Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the old bread, leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and of truth. Matthew 13:39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. John 4:35-36 Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest. / Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together. Revelation 14:4 These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Treasury of Scripture Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When you come into the land where I bring you, Numbers 15:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land of your habitations, which I give unto you, Deuteronomy 26:1 And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein; Jump to Previous Children Enter Israel Israelites WhitherJump to Next Children Enter Israel Israelites WhitherNumbers 15 1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering14. The stranger is under the same law 17. The law of the first of the dough 22. The sacrifice for sins of ignorance 30. The punishment of presumption 32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned 37. The law of tassels Speak to the Israelites and tell them: This phrase indicates a direct command from God to Moses, emphasizing the importance of the message. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God communicates His laws and expectations through His chosen leader. This method of communication underscores the role of Moses as a mediator, similar to how Jesus is seen as the mediator of the New Covenant (Hebrews 9:15). When you enter the land: to which I am bringing you: Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and are journeying to the Promised Land. 2. Moses The leader and prophet chosen by God to deliver His laws and commandments to the Israelites. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants as an everlasting possession. 4. God's Command The directive given by God to Moses to instruct the Israelites on how to live and worship in the land they are about to enter. 5. The Journey The ongoing journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land, which is both a physical and spiritual journey of faith and obedience. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod is faithful to His promises. Just as He promised the land to the Israelites, He fulfills His promises to us today. Obedience and Preparation Entering the Promised Land required obedience and preparation. In our lives, we must prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's blessings. Spiritual Journey The journey to the Promised Land is symbolic of our spiritual journey. We are called to trust God and follow His guidance through life's challenges. Community and Leadership God speaks to the community through leaders like Moses. We should respect and listen to godly leadership in our lives. Anticipation of Blessings As the Israelites anticipated entering the land, we should live in anticipation of God's blessings and eternal promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 15:18?2. How does Numbers 15:18 instruct us to honor God with our offerings? 3. What significance do offerings hold in maintaining a relationship with God? 4. How does Numbers 15:18 connect to New Testament teachings on giving? 5. How can we apply the principles of offerings in our daily lives today? 6. In what ways does Numbers 15:18 encourage community obedience to God's commands? 7. What is the significance of offerings in Numbers 15:18 for modern believers? 8. How does Numbers 15:18 reflect God's covenant with Israel? 9. Why does God emphasize offerings in Numbers 15:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 15? 11. What does the Bible say about being defiled? 12. Deuteronomy 25:17-19: Where is the archaeological or historical proof of Amalek's complete destruction and erasure from memory? 13. Numbers 20:12 - Why would a single act of disobedience prevent Moses and Aaron from entering the Promised Land, despite their lifelong dedication? 14. If the Levites had no land inheritance (Joshua 21:2), how could they sustainably live in the granted cities without farmland? What Does Numbers 15:18 Mean SpeakGod initiates communication. He desires that His word be clearly voiced, not vague impressions. • The command echoes Exodus 4:12: “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” • When the Lord speaks, His people respond (Psalm 29:3-9). • Our takeaway: Scripture is God’s audible agenda, calling us to listen before we act. to the Israelites The audience is the covenant family. • Deuteronomy 6:4 begins, “Hear, O Israel,” reminding us that revelation is given to those in relationship with Him. • Psalm 147:19-20 affirms He “declares His word to Jacob… He has done this for no other nation.” • The verse underscores the privilege and responsibility that come with belonging to God’s chosen people. and tell them Moses must relay the message exactly as received. • Deuteronomy 31:12-13 shows the pattern: gather the people “so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD.” • Obedience requires clarity; God’s leaders are messengers, not editors (Jeremiah 1:7). • This phrase guards against silent assent; truth must be verbalized and passed on. When you enter The instruction looks forward, anchoring present obedience to future fulfillment. • Joshua 1:6 anticipates that entrance: “Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people inheritance of the land.” • Faith acts today based on what God will do tomorrow (Hebrews 11:1). • The wording fuels hope in a wilderness generation still trekking toward promise. the land Not any territory, but the specific land promised since Abraham. • Genesis 12:7: “To your offspring I will give this land.” • Hebrews 11:9 notes that the patriarchs lived there “as strangers,” proving the land is both gift and trust. • The soil of Canaan symbolizes tangible blessing tied to covenant faithfulness (Leviticus 26:3-5). to which I am bringing you God Himself guarantees arrival; Israel will not reach the land by luck or military genius. • Exodus 6:8: “I will bring you to the land… I will give it to you.” • His faithfulness underwrites every step, echoed for believers in Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will continue to perfect it.” • The focus shifts from human ability to divine commitment, nurturing trust in every wilderness season. summary Numbers 15:18 grounds Israel’s identity and hope in God’s spoken word, delivered through Moses, directed to the covenant community, pointing toward a guaranteed future in the Promised Land. Each phrase reminds us that revelation is clear, communal, forward-looking, rooted in promise, and carried out by God Himself. Hebrew “Speakדַּבֵּר֙ (dab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son and tell them: וְאָמַרְתָּ֖ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say When you enter בְּבֹֽאֲכֶם֙ (bə·ḇō·’ă·ḵem) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the land הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land to which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I אֲנִ֛י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am bringing you מֵבִ֥יא (mê·ḇî) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Links Numbers 15:18 NIVNumbers 15:18 NLT Numbers 15:18 ESV Numbers 15:18 NASB Numbers 15:18 KJV Numbers 15:18 BibleApps.com Numbers 15:18 Biblia Paralela Numbers 15:18 Chinese Bible Numbers 15:18 French Bible Numbers 15:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 15:18 Speak to the children of Israel (Nu Num.) |
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