Numbers 15:2
New International Version
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘After you enter the land I am giving you as a home

New Living Translation
“Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. “When you finally settle in the land I am giving you,

English Standard Version
“Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land you are to inhabit, which I am giving you,

Berean Standard Bible
“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: After you enter the land that I am giving you as a home

King James Bible
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,

New King James Version
“Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you have come into the land you are to inhabit, which I am giving to you,

New American Standard Bible
“Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you enter the land where you are going to live, which I am giving you,

NASB 1995
“Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you enter the land where you are to live, which I am giving you,

NASB 1977
“Speak to the sons of Israel, and say to them, ‘When you enter the land where you are to live, which I am giving you,

Legacy Standard Bible
“Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you enter the land of your places of habitation, which I am going to give you,

Amplified Bible
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When you come into the land where you are to live, which I am giving you,

Christian Standard Bible
“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land I am giving you to settle in,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land I am giving you to settle in,

American Standard Version
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are come into the land of your habitations, which I give unto you,

Contemporary English Version
to give the Israelites the following laws about offering sacrifices:

English Revised Version
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,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Speak to the Israelites and tell them: Once you're settled in the land I'm giving 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

Majority Standard Bible
?Speak to the Israelites and tell them: After you enter the land that I am giving you as a home

NET Bible
"Speak to the Israelites and tell them, 'When you enter the land where you are to live, which I am giving you,

New Heart English Bible
"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'When you have come into the land of your habitations, which I give to you,

Webster's Bible Translation
Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye shall have come into the land of your habitations, which I give to you,

World English Bible
“Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, ‘When you have come into the land of your habitations, which I give to you,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Speak to the sons of Israel, and you have said to them: When you come into the land of your dwellings, which I am giving to you,

Young's Literal Translation
'Speak unto the sons of Israel, and thou hast said unto them, When ye come in unto the land of your dwellings, which I am giving to you,

Smith's Literal Translation
Speak to the sons of Israel, and say to them, When ye shall come into the land of your dwellings, which I give to you,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Speak to the children of Israel and thou shalt say to them: When you shall be come into the land of your habitation, which I will give you,

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: When you will have entered into the land of your habitation, which I will give you,

New American Bible
Speak to the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land that I am giving you for your settlements,

New Revised Standard Version
Speak to the Israelites and say to them: When you come into the land you are to inhabit, which I am giving you,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Speak to the children of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land of your habitation, which I give to you for an inheritance,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“Speak with the children of Israel and say to them: ‘Whenever you have entered to the land of the place of your dwelling that I give to you as an inheritance.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them: When ye are come into the land of your habitations, which I give unto you,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them, When ye are come into the land of your habitation, which I give to you,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws about Offerings
1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: After you enter the land that I am giving you as a home 3and you present an offering made by fire to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast—…

Cross References
Genesis 12:7
Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.

Exodus 3:8
I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

Exodus 6:8
And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’”

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.

Deuteronomy 1:8
See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.”

Deuteronomy 26:1
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,

Joshua 1:2-3
“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. / I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses.

Joshua 21:43
Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it.

Nehemiah 9:8
You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.

Psalm 105:11
“I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.”

Isaiah 14:1
For the LORD will have compassion on Jacob; once again He will choose Israel and settle them in their own land. The foreigner will join them and unite with the house of Jacob.

Jeremiah 32:22
You gave them this land that You had sworn to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey.

Ezekiel 20:6
On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands.

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 21:43
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.


Treasury of Scripture

Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When you be come into the land of your habitations, which I give to you,

Numbers 15:18
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you,

Leviticus 14:34
When ye be come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession, and I put the plague of leprosy in a house of the land of your possession;

Leviticus 23:10
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest:

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30. The punishment of presumption
32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned
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Speak to the Israelites and tell them:
This phrase indicates a direct command from God to Moses, emphasizing the importance of the message. The Israelites, descendants of Jacob, are the chosen people through whom God intends to reveal His laws and covenant. This command underscores the role of Moses as a mediator between God and His people, a type of Christ who also mediates a new covenant.

After you enter the land:
This refers to the Promised Land, Canaan, which God pledged to Abraham and his descendants. The phrase anticipates the fulfillment of God's promise, highlighting the faithfulness of God despite the Israelites' previous disobedience. It also foreshadows the future rest and inheritance believers find in Christ, as the land represents a place of divine provision and blessing.

that I am giving you:
The land is a gift from God, not earned by the Israelites' merit. This reflects the grace of God, a theme consistent throughout Scripture, where blessings are given by God's sovereign choice. It parallels the New Testament teaching of salvation as a gift from God, not by works, so no one can boast.

as a home:
The term "home" signifies permanence and rest, contrasting with the Israelites' current nomadic existence. It points to the ultimate rest found in Christ, as described in Hebrews, where believers are promised an eternal home. This also connects to the idea of the church as a spiritual home for believers, a community established by God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Israelites
The 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. The Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants as an everlasting possession. It symbolizes God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.

3. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness to the Promised Land.

4. God's Command
The directive given by God to Moses to communicate to the Israelites, emphasizing the future settlement in the land He is giving them.

5. The Wilderness Journey
The period of wandering in the desert, which serves as a time of testing and preparation for the Israelites before entering the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness
God is faithful to His promises. Just as He promised the land to the Israelites, He fulfills His promises to us today. We can trust in His word and His timing.

Preparation for Blessing
The journey through the wilderness was a time of preparation. In our lives, periods of waiting or difficulty can be times of growth and preparation for future blessings.

Obedience and Trust
The Israelites were called to trust and obey God's commands as they prepared to enter the land. Similarly, we are called to live in obedience and trust in God's plan for our lives.

Anticipation of God's Provision
The promise of the land was a future reality for the Israelites. We, too, can live in anticipation of God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises in our lives.Verse 2. - When ye be come into the land. The same formula is used in Leviticus 23:10 concerning the wave-sheaf. It is only remarkable here because it tacitly assumes -

(1) that the burnt offerings and sacrifices mentioned would not be offered any more in the wilderness;

(2) that the nation to which it was spoken would surely enter into Canaan at last.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Speak
דַּבֵּר֙ (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

After
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

you enter
תָבֹ֗אוּ (ṯā·ḇō·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

the land
אֶ֙רֶץ֙ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

I
אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am giving
נֹתֵ֥ן (nō·ṯên)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

you
לָכֶֽם׃ (lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

to settle
מוֹשְׁבֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם (mō·wō·šə·ḇō·ṯê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 4186: A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers


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