Everyone who is native-born shall prepare these things in this way when he presents an offering made by fire as a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
Parallel translations
- WEB “‘All who are native-born shall do these things in this way, in offering an offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh.
- KJV All that are born of the country shall do these things after this manner, in offering an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
- NKJV All who are native-born shall do these things in this manner, in presenting an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the Lord.
- NASB Everyone who is a native shall do these things in this way, in presenting an offering by fire as a soothing aroma to the Lord.
- NLT All of you native-born Israelites must follow these instructions when you offer a special gift as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
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Quick answer
Every native-born Israelite was to follow this same prescribed manner when bringing a fire offering pleasing to the LORD. Right worship is defined by God, not by personal preference.
Overview
God establishes one uniform pattern for the homeborn worshiper, underscoring that acceptable worship is regulated by his command. The 'pleasant aroma' language recalls God's gracious acceptance of the offering. Ultimately it is Christ's sacrifice that is the truly pleasing aroma to God (Ephesians 5:2).
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