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Leviticus 22:18
“Speak to Aaron and his sons and all the Israelites and tell them, ‘Any man of the house of Israel or any foreign resident who presents a gift for a burnt offering to the LORD, whether to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD instructs Moses to address Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites regarding the presentation of burnt offerings. This command follows the introductory directive in Leviticus 22:17 and precedes the specific quality requirements in Leviticus 22:19.
The words — דַּבֵּר (dabbēr) is a singular imperative meaning "speak," establishing Moses as the mandated messenger. כָּל (kol) translates as "all," indicating the regulations apply without exclusion to the community and foreign residents.
The thread — The pattern of commanding the people to bring offerings appears in Leviticus 1:2, Numbers 15:3, and Deuteronomy 12:6. Each reference reinforces the requirement to present burnt offerings at the designated place before the LORD.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge that worship involves deliberate participation from both native Israelites and resident aliens. It establishes that every vow or freewill offering must be intentionally prepared and directed to the LORD.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the Lord for a burnt offering;
Cross-references
- Leviticus 1:2 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock.
- Numbers 15:3 and you present a food offering 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—
- Deuteronomy 12:6 To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks.
- Leviticus 1:10 If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male.
- Psalms 56:12 Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
- Jonah 1:16 Then the men feared the LORD greatly, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to Him.
- Jonah 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”
- Leviticus 7:16 If, however, the sacrifice he offers is a vow or a freewill offering, it shall be eaten on the day he presents his sacrifice, but the remainder may be eaten on the next day.
- Leviticus 17:10 If anyone from the house of Israel or a foreigner living among them eats any blood, I will set My face against that person and cut him off from among his people.
- Leviticus 17:13 And if any Israelite or foreigner living among them hunts down a wild animal or bird that may be eaten, he must drain its blood and cover it with dirt.