Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because they have despised the LORD’s word and broken his commands, they must surely be cut off; their guilt remains on them.’” New Living Translation Since they have treated the LORD’s word with contempt and deliberately disobeyed his command, they must be completely cut off and suffer the punishment for their guilt.” English Standard Version Because he has despised the word of the LORD and has broken his commandment, that person shall be utterly cut off; his iniquity shall be on him.” Berean Standard Bible He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.” King James Bible Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him. New King James Version Because he has despised the word of the LORD, and has broken His commandment, that person shall be completely cut off; his guilt shall be upon him.’ ” New American Standard Bible Since he has despised the word of the LORD and has broken His commandment, that person shall be completely cut off; his guilt will be on him.’” NASB 1995 Because he has despised the word of the LORD and has broken His commandment, that person shall be completely cut off; his guilt will be on him.’” NASB 1977 ‘Because he has despised the word of the LORD and has broken His commandment, that person shall be completely cut off; his guilt shall be on him.’” Legacy Standard Bible Because he has despised the word of Yahweh and has broken His commandment, that person shall be completely cut off; his guilt will be on him.’” Amplified Bible Because he has despised and rejected the word of the LORD, and has broken His commandment, that person shall be utterly cut off; [the responsibility for] his wickedness and guilt will be upon him.’” Christian Standard Bible He will certainly be cut off, because he has despised the LORD’s word and broken his command; his guilt remains on him.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He will certainly be cut off, because he has despised the LORD’s word and broken His command; his guilt remains on him.” American Standard Version Because he hath despised the word of Jehovah, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him. English Revised Version Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment; that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him. GOD'S WORD® Translation That person has despised the word of the LORD and broken the LORD's command. He must be excluded completely. He remains guilty." Good News Translation because they have rejected what the LORD said and have deliberately broken one of his commands. They are responsible for their own death. International Standard Version Because he has despised the law of the LORD and has broken his commands, that person is certainly to be eliminated. His iniquity will remain on him." Majority Standard Bible He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.? NET Bible Because he has despised the word of the LORD and has broken his commandment, that person must be completely cut off. His iniquity will be on him.'" New Heart English Bible Because he has despised the word of the LORD, and has broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be on him.'" Webster's Bible Translation Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him. World English Bible Because he has despised Yahweh’s word, and has broken his commandment, that soul shall be utterly cut off. His iniquity shall be on him.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbecause he despised the word of YHWH and has broken His command, that person is certainly cut off; his iniquity [is] on him.” Young's Literal Translation because the word of Jehovah he despised, and His command hath broken -- that person is certainly cut off; his iniquity is on him.' Smith's Literal Translation For it despised the word of Jehovah, and broke his command; being cut off, that soul shall be cut off; its iniquity upon it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he hath contemned the word the Lord, and made void his precept: therefore shall he be destroyed, and shall bear his iniquity. Catholic Public Domain Version For he has despised the word of the Lord, and he has nullified his precept. For this reason, he shall be destroyed, and he shall bear his iniquity.” New American Bible For having despised the word of the LORD and broken his commandment, he must be cut off entirely and bear the punishment. New Revised Standard Version Because of having despised the word of the LORD and broken his commandment, such a person shall be utterly cut off and bear the guilt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause he has despised the word of the LORD and has broken his commandments, that person shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because he rejected the word of LORD JEHOVAH and he nullifies his commands, that soul will be destroyed and his evil will be upon him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken His commandment; that soul shall utterly be cut off, his iniquity shall be upon him. Brenton Septuagint Translation for he has set at nought the word of the Lord and broken his commands: that soul shall be utterly destroyed, his sin is upon him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings for Unintentional Sins…30But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people. 31He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.” Cross References Leviticus 26:14-15 If, however, you fail to obey Me and to carry out all these commandments, / and if you reject My statutes, despise My ordinances, and neglect to carry out all My commandments, and so break My covenant, Deuteronomy 17:12 But the man who acts presumptuously, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there to serve the LORD your God, or to the judge, must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel. Hebrews 10:26-29 If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries. / Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. ... Ezekiel 18:24 But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” Isaiah 1:20 But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Matthew 12:31-32 Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. / Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come. 2 Kings 17:14-15 But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. / They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” Jeremiah 7:23-24 but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. / Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. Romans 1:28-32 Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ... 2 Chronicles 36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Psalm 107:11 because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High. Acts 3:22-23 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you. / Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’ Treasury of Scripture Because he has despised the word of the LORD, and has broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be on him. despised Leviticus 26:15,43 And if ye shall despise my statutes, or if your soul abhor my judgments, so that ye will not do all my commandments, but that ye break my covenant: … 2 Samuel 12:9 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. Psalm 119:126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law. his iniquity Leviticus 5:1 And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity. Psalm 38:4 For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me. Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Jump to Previous Broken Command Commandment Commands Completely Cut Despised Iniquity Respect Soul Surely Utterly WordJump to Next Broken Command Commandment Commands Completely Cut Despised Iniquity Respect Soul Surely Utterly WordNumbers 15 1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering14. The stranger is under the same law 17. The law of the first of the dough 22. The sacrifice for sins of ignorance 30. The punishment of presumption 32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned 37. The law of tassels He shall certainly be cut off This phrase indicates a severe consequence for the individual who has committed a grave sin. In the context of ancient Israel, being "cut off" often meant being excommunicated from the community or even facing death. This reflects the seriousness with which the covenant community was to regard the holiness of God and the purity of His people. The concept of being cut off is seen elsewhere in the Old Testament, such as in Genesis 17:14, where it refers to those who break the covenant of circumcision. It underscores the importance of obedience and the dire consequences of rebellion against God's commands. because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment his guilt remains on him. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who gave the law to His people through Moses. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites and the mediator of God's law. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who are receiving the laws and commandments as they journey through the wilderness. 4. The Wilderness The setting where the Israelites are traveling after their exodus from Egypt, a place of testing and revelation. 5. The Law The commandments given by God to guide the moral, ceremonial, and civil life of Israel. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin is not merely a mistake but a willful act of rebellion against God's holy word. Understanding the gravity of sin helps us appreciate the need for repentance and grace. The Authority of God's Word God's word is authoritative and demands our obedience. To despise it is to reject God's sovereignty and wisdom. The Consequence of Disobedience Disobedience leads to separation from God, as seen in the phrase "cut off." This serves as a warning to take God's commands seriously. The Need for Repentance While the Old Testament law prescribed being "cut off" for certain sins, the New Testament offers hope through repentance and faith in Christ. The Role of Community The community of believers is called to uphold God's standards and encourage one another in obedience, reflecting the communal aspect of the law.Verse 31. - His iniquity... upon him. עַונָה בָהּ, "its crime upon it," i.e., the sin of that soul must come upon it in punishment. CHAPTER 15:32-36 THE SABBATH-BREAKER (verses 32-36). Hebrew Heהַנֶּ֥פֶשׁ (han·ne·p̄eš) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion shall certainly be cut off, הִכָּרֵ֧ת ׀ (hik·kā·rêṯ) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant because כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he has despised בָּזָ֔ה (bā·zāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 959: To disesteem the word דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case broken הֵפַ֑ר (hê·p̄ar) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6565: To break up, to violate, frustrate His commandment; מִצְוָת֖וֹ (miṣ·wā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment his guilt remains on him.” עֲוֺנָ֥ה (‘ă·wō·nāh) Noun - common singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity Links Numbers 15:31 NIVNumbers 15:31 NLT Numbers 15:31 ESV Numbers 15:31 NASB Numbers 15:31 KJV Numbers 15:31 BibleApps.com Numbers 15:31 Biblia Paralela Numbers 15:31 Chinese Bible Numbers 15:31 French Bible Numbers 15:31 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 15:31 Because he has despised the word (Nu Num.) |
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