Leviticus 22:18

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 22:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whosoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the sojourners in Israel, that offereth his oblation, whether it be any of their vows, or any of their freewill-offerings, which they offer unto Jehovah for a burnt-offering;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whosoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the sojourners in Israel, that offereth his oblation, whether it be any of their vows, or any of their freewill-offerings, which they offer unto Jehovah for a burnt-offering;
Leviticus 22:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whosoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the sojourners in Israel, that offereth his oblation, whether it be any of their vows, or any of their freewill-offerings, which they offer unto Jehovah for a burnt-offering;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, etc.] The priests, whose work it was to offer sacrifices, and therefore it behoved them to know what kind and sort were to be offered by them, when brought to them: and unto all the children of Israel: who were to bring the sacrifices, and for whom they were to be offered, and therefore should be acquainted with the nature and kind of what would be acceptable to God, and what not: and say unto them, whatsoever [he be] of the house of Israel; this phrase includes women and servants, and even Gentiles, as say the Jewish writers f782 , who may vow vows, and make voluntary gifts, as well as the Israelites: or of the strangers in Israel: those of other nations…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Strangers - Such as were proselytes. Leviticus 22:19”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“22:18 Apparently individuals could present a whole burnt offering instead of a peace offering if they desired (see 1:3).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Whatsoever: Lev 1:2, Lev 1:10, Lev 17:10, Lev 17:13 of the strangers: Num 15:14-16 vows: Lev 7:16, Lev 23:38; Num 15:3; Deu 12:6; Psa 22:25, Psa 56:12, Psa 61:5, Psa 61:8, Psa 65:1, Psa 66:13; Psa 116:14, Psa 116:18; Ecc 5:4; Jon 1:16, Jon 2:9; Nah 1:15; Act 18:18 freewill: Num 15:3; Deu 12:6, Deu 12:17, Deu 16:10 Leviticus 22:19”
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