Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Determine the distances involved and divide into three parts the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that a person who kills someone may flee for refuge to one of these cities. New Living Translation Survey the territory, and divide the land the LORD your God is giving you into three districts, with one of these cities in each district. Then anyone who has killed someone can flee to one of the cities of refuge for safety. English Standard Version You shall measure the distances and divide into three parts the area of the land that the LORD your God gives you as a possession, so that any manslayer can flee to them. Berean Standard Bible You are to build roads for yourselves and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that any manslayer can flee to these cities. King James Bible Thou shalt prepare thee a way, and divide the coasts of thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every slayer may flee thither. New King James Version You shall prepare roads for yourself, and divide into three parts the territory of your land which the LORD your God is giving you to inherit, that any manslayer may flee there. New American Standard Bible You shall prepare the roads for yourself, and divide into three regions the territory of your land which the LORD your God will give you as an inheritance, so that anyone who commits manslaughter may flee there. NASB 1995 “You shall prepare the roads for yourself, and divide into three parts the territory of your land which the LORD your God will give you as a possession, so that any manslayer may flee there. NASB 1977 “You shall prepare the roads for yourself, and divide into three parts the territory of your land, which the LORD your God will give you as a possession, so that any manslayer may flee there. Legacy Standard Bible You shall prepare the roads for yourself, and divide into three parts the territory of your land which Yahweh your God will give you to inherit, so that any manslayer may flee there. Amplified Bible You shall prepare and maintain for yourself the roads [to these cities], and divide the territory of your land into three parts, so that anyone who kills another unintentionally may escape there [for asylum]. Christian Standard Bible You are to determine the distances and divide the land the LORD your God is granting you as an inheritance into three regions, so that anyone who commits manslaughter can flee to these cities. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are to determine the distances and divide the land the LORD your God is granting you as an inheritance into three regions, so that anyone who commits manslaughter can flee to these cities.” American Standard Version Thou shalt prepare thee the way, and divide the borders of thy land, which Jehovah thy God causeth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every manslayer may flee thither. English Revised Version Thou shalt prepare thee the way, and divide the borders of thy land, which the LORD thy God causeth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every manslayer may flee thither. GOD'S WORD® Translation Provide a route to each of these cities and divide the land that the LORD your God is giving you into three regions. Whoever kills someone may run to one of these cities. International Standard Version Build roads throughout the land that the LORD your God is providing as an inheritance, and then divide it into three districts so that any killer may flee there. Majority Standard Bible You are to build roads for yourselves and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that any manslayer can flee to these cities. NET Bible You shall build a roadway and divide into thirds the whole extent of your land that the LORD your God is providing as your inheritance; anyone who kills another person should flee to the closest of these cities. New Heart English Bible You shall prepare you the way, and divide the borders of your land, which the LORD your God causes you to inherit, into three parts, that every manslayer may flee there. Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt prepare thee a way, and divide the limits of thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every slayer may flee thither. World English Bible You shall prepare the way, and divide the borders of your land which Yahweh your God causes you to inherit into three parts, that every man slayer may flee there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou prepare the way for yourself, and have divided into three parts the border of your land which your God YHWH causes you to inherit, and it has been for the fleeing there of every manslayer. Young's Literal Translation Thou dost prepare for thee the way, and hast divided into three parts the border of thy land which Jehovah thy God doth cause thee to inherit, and it hath been for the fleeing thither of every man-slayer. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt prepare to thee the way, and divide into three parts the boundary of thy land which Jehovah thy God causes thee to inherit; and it was for every slayer to flee there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePaving diligently the way: and thou shalt divide the whole province of thy land equally into three parts: that he who is forced to flee for manslaughter, may have near at hand whither to escape. Catholic Public Domain Version paving the road carefully. And you shall divide the entire province of your land equally into three parts, so that he who is forced to flee because of manslaughter may have a place nearby to which he may be able to escape. New American Bible You shall measure the distances and divide into three regions the land of which the LORD, your God, is giving you possession, so that every homicide will be able to find a refuge. New Revised Standard Version You shall calculate the distances and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God gives you as a possession, so that any homicide can flee to one of them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall prepare for you a highway, and divide into three parts the land which the LORD your God gives you to inherit, that any slayer may flee thither. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Prepare a road and divide the borders of the land into three, that LORD JEHOVAH your God causes you to inherit, that any killer may be escaping there. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt prepare thee the way, and divide the borders of thy land, which the LORD thy God causeth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every manslayer may flee thither. Brenton Septuagint Translation Take a survey of thy way, and thou shalt divide the coasts of thy land, which the Lord thy God apportions to thee, into three parts, and there shall be there a refuge for every manslayer. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cities of Refuge…2then you are to set apart for yourselves three cities within the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess. 3You are to build roads for yourselves and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that any manslayer can flee to these cities. 4Now this is the situation regarding the manslayer who flees to one of these cities to save his life, having killed his neighbor accidentally, without intending to harm him:… Cross References Joshua 20:2-9 “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, / so that anyone who kills another unintentionally or accidentally may flee there. These will be your refuge from the avenger of blood. / When someone flees to one of these cities, stands at the entrance of the city gate, and states his case before its elders, they are to bring him into the city and give him a place to live among them. ... Numbers 35:6-34 Six of the cities you give the Levites are to be appointed as cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. In addition to these, give the Levites forty-two other cities. / The total number of cities you give the Levites will be forty-eight, with their corresponding pasturelands. / The cities that you apportion from the territory of the Israelites should be given to the Levites in proportion to the inheritance of each tribe: more from a larger tribe and less from a smaller one.” ... Exodus 21:13 If, however, he did not lie in wait, but God allowed it to happen, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee. Hebrews 6:18 Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 5:21-22 You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. 1 John 3:15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Isaiah 35:8 And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it. 2 Samuel 14:14 For we will surely die and be like water poured out on the ground, which cannot be recovered. Yet God does not take away a life, but He devises ways that the banished one may not be cast out from Him. Proverbs 28:17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him. Ezekiel 18:32 For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! Treasury of Scripture You shall prepare you a way, and divide the coasts of your land, which the LORD your God gives you to inherit, into three parts, that every slayer may flee thither. Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. Isaiah 57:14 And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people. Isaiah 62:10 Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people. Jump to Previous Area Border Borders Build Cause Causes Causeth Coasts Divide Divided Heritage Inherit Inheritance Kills Limits Manslayer Parts Possession Prepare Roads Slayer Taker Territory Thither Three WayJump to Next Area Border Borders Build Cause Causes Causeth Coasts Divide Divided Heritage Inherit Inheritance Kills Limits Manslayer Parts Possession Prepare Roads Slayer Taker Territory Thither Three WayDeuteronomy 19 1. The cities of refuge4. The privilege thereof for the manslayer 14. The landmark is not to be removed 15. At least two witnesses are required 16. the punishment of a false witness You are to build roads for yourselves In ancient Israel, the construction of roads was a practical necessity for facilitating travel and communication. The roads to the cities of refuge were to be well-maintained to ensure that those seeking asylum could reach them quickly. This reflects God's provision and care for justice and mercy, ensuring that even those who accidentally caused harm had a clear path to safety. The emphasis on "for yourselves" indicates communal responsibility, highlighting the importance of collective action in maintaining justice. and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance so that any manslayer can flee to these cities Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who is delivering God's laws and instructions to the people. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who are receiving the laws and preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who is giving the land as an inheritance and establishing laws for justice and mercy. 4. Cities of Refuge Designated cities where someone who has accidentally killed another person can flee for safety and await a fair trial. 5. The Promised Land The land that God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which the Israelites are about to enter and possess. Teaching Points God's Provision for Justice and MercyThe cities of refuge illustrate God's balance of justice and mercy, providing a way for the innocent to be protected while awaiting trial. Preparation and Responsibility The command to build roads and divide the land shows the importance of preparation and responsibility in ensuring justice is accessible to all. Community and Safety The establishment of these cities emphasizes the role of community in protecting individuals and maintaining societal order. Spiritual Refuge in Christ Just as the cities provided physical refuge, Christ offers spiritual refuge and salvation for those who seek Him. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites' obedience in setting up these cities reflects our call to obey God's commands in our lives, ensuring His principles of justice and mercy are upheld.Verse 3. - Thou shalt prepare thee a way. In the East, the roads were for the most part mere tracks made by the feet of animals used as beasts of burden or for traveling; and this continues to be the case in Palestine and many other parts of the East even at the present day. That roads, however, properly so called, were not unknown to the Hebrews, even in early times, is evident, not only from this passage, but also from Leviticus 26:22; Numbers 20:17; Numbers 21:22; Deuteronomy 2:27; 1 Samuel 6:12. The design of the injunction here was that every facility should be afforded to the fugitive to escape to the place of refuge. In later times, it was enacted that the roads leading to these cities should be repaired every year in the month Adar, and every obstruction removed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You are to buildתָּכִ֣ין (tā·ḵîn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect roads הַדֶּרֶךְ֒ (had·de·reḵ) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action for yourselves לְךָ֮ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew and divide into three regions וְשִׁלַּשְׁתָּ֙ (wə·šil·laš·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8027: To do a third time, divide into three parts the land אַרְצְךָ֔ (’ar·ṣə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is giving you as an inheritance, יַנְחִֽילְךָ֖ (yan·ḥî·lə·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 5157: To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate so that any כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every manslayer רֹצֵֽחַ׃ (rō·ṣê·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7523: To dash in pieces, kill, to murder can flee לָנ֥וּס (lā·nūs) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away to these cities. שָׁ֖מָּה (šām·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Links Deuteronomy 19:3 NIVDeuteronomy 19:3 NLT Deuteronomy 19:3 ESV Deuteronomy 19:3 NASB Deuteronomy 19:3 KJV Deuteronomy 19:3 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 19:3 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 19:3 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 19:3 French Bible Deuteronomy 19:3 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 19:3 You shall prepare you the way (Deut. 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