Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Or if anyone is holding a stone and strikes someone a fatal blow with it, that person is a murderer; the murderer is to be put to death. New Living Translation Or if someone with a stone in his hand strikes and kills another person, it is murder, and the murderer must be put to death. English Standard Version And if he struck him down with a stone tool that could cause death, and he died, he is a murderer. The murderer shall be put to death. Berean Standard Bible Or if anyone has in his hand a stone of deadly size, and he strikes and kills another, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. King James Bible And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. New King James Version And if he strikes him with a stone in the hand, by which one could die, and he does die, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death. New American Standard Bible And if he struck him with a stone in the hand, by which he would die, and as a result he did die, he is a murderer; the murderer must be put to death. NASB 1995 If he struck him down with a stone in the hand, by which he will die, and as a result he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death. NASB 1977 ‘And if he struck him down with a stone in the hand, by which he may die, and as a result he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death. Legacy Standard Bible And if he struck him down with a stone in the hand, by which he would die, and as a result he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death. Amplified Bible If he struck his victim down [intentionally] with a stone in hand, which may cause a person to die, and he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall certainly be put to death. Christian Standard Bible If anyone has in his hand a stone capable of causing death and strikes another person and he dies, the murderer must be put to death. Holman Christian Standard Bible If a man has in his hand a stone capable of causing death and strikes another person and he dies, the murderer must be put to death. American Standard Version And if he smote him with a stone in the hand, whereby a man may die, and he died, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. English Revised Version And if he smote him with a stone in the hand, whereby a man may die, and he died, he is a manslayer: the manslayer shall surely be put to death. GOD'S WORD® Translation If any of you picks up a stone as a weapon and uses it to kill another person, you are a murderer. Murderers must be put to death. International Standard Version Furthermore, whoever uses a stone implement to kill someone is to be adjudged a murderer, and that murderer is certainly to be put to death. Majority Standard Bible Or if anyone has in his hand a stone of deadly size, and he strikes and kills another, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. NET Bible If he strikes him by throwing a stone large enough that he could die, and he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer must surely be put to death. New Heart English Bible If he struck him with a stone in the hand, by which a man may die, and he died, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. Webster's Bible Translation And if he shall smite him by throwing a stone, by which he may die, and he shall die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. World English Bible If he struck him with a stone in the hand, by which a man may die, and he died, he is a murderer. The murderer shall surely be put to death. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if he has struck him with a stone [in] the hand, with which he could die, and he dies, he [is] a murderer: the murderer is certainly put to death. Young's Literal Translation And if with a stone in the hand, wherewith he dieth, he hath smitten him, and he dieth, he is a murderer: the murderer is certainly put to death. Smith's Literal Translation And if with a stone of the hand which he shall die by it he smote him, he the slayer shall die; dying, the slayer shall die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf he throw a stone, and he that is struck die: he shall be punished in the same manner. Catholic Public Domain Version If he will have thrown a stone, and he who has been struck lies dead, then he shall be punished similarly. New American Bible If someone strikes another with a death-dealing stone in the hand and death results, that person is a murderer, and the murderer must be put to death. New Revised Standard Version Or anyone who strikes another with a stone in hand that could cause death, and death ensues, is a murderer; the murderer shall be put to death. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if he struck him with a stone in the hand, so that he might die, and he did die, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if he struck him with a stone in the hand so that he should die, and he died, he is a murderer; he shall certainly be killed. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if he smote him with a stone in the hand, whereby a man may die, and he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if he should smite him with a stone thrown from his hand, whereby a man may die, and he thus die, he is a murderer; let the murderer by all means be put to death. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Six Cities of Refuge…16If, however, anyone strikes a person with an iron object and kills him, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. 17Or if anyone has in his hand a stone of deadly size, and he strikes and kills another, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. 18If anyone has in his hand a deadly object of wood, and he strikes and kills another, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death.… Cross References Exodus 21:12-14 Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death. / 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. / But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death. Deuteronomy 19:11-13 If, however, a man hates his neighbor and lies in wait, attacks him and kills him, and then flees to one of these cities, / the elders of his city must send for him, bring him back, and hand him over to the avenger of blood to die. / You must show him no pity. You are to purge from Israel the guilt of shedding innocent blood, that it may go well with you. Genesis 9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind. Leviticus 24:17 And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death. 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. Romans 13:9 The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Deuteronomy 5:17 You shall not murder. 1 John 3:15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer. Matthew 19:18 “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, Mark 10:19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’” Luke 18:20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’” Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. 1 Timothy 1:9 We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, Acts 7:58-59 They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. / While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Revelation 21:8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” Treasury of Scripture And if he smite him with throwing a stone, with which he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. throwing a stone. Exodus 21:18 And if men strive together, and one smite another with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed: Jump to Previous Blow Causing Death Die Died Dies Dieth Hand Kill Life Murderer Result Smite Smote Someone Stone Strikes Struck Surely Taker Throwing Whereby WherewithJump to Next Blow Causing Death Die Died Dies Dieth Hand Kill Life Murderer Result Smite Smote Someone Stone Strikes Struck Surely Taker Throwing Whereby WherewithNumbers 35 1. Forty-eight cities for the Levites, with their suburbs, and measure thereof6. Six of them are to be cities of refuge 9. The laws of murder and manslaughter 31. No satisfaction for murder Or if anyone has in his hand a stone of deadly size In ancient times, stones were common tools and weapons. The reference to a "stone of deadly size" indicates a deliberate choice of a weapon capable of causing death. This phrase highlights the premeditated nature of the act, distinguishing it from accidental harm. The use of stones as weapons is seen in other biblical accounts, such as David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:49), where a stone is used with lethal intent. The law here underscores the importance of intent and the responsibility of the individual wielding the weapon. and he strikes and kills another he is a murderer the murderer must surely be put to death Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe people to whom the laws in Numbers were given, as they were preparing to enter the Promised Land. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites who received and communicated God's laws to the people. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites were to inherit, where these laws would be applied. 4. The Cities of Refuge Designated places where someone who killed another unintentionally could flee for safety until a trial. 5. The Avenger of Blood A family member of the deceased who had the right to seek justice for the murder. Teaching Points The Sanctity of LifeThe law underscores the value God places on human life, requiring justice for those who take it unlawfully. Intent Matters The distinction between murder and manslaughter highlights the importance of intent in God's justice system. Provision for Justice and Mercy The cities of refuge illustrate God's provision for both justice and mercy, allowing for due process and protection for the innocent. Heart Condition Jesus' teaching in the New Testament calls believers to examine their hearts, recognizing that anger and hatred are akin to murder. Community Responsibility The role of the avenger of blood and the community in administering justice reflects the collective responsibility to uphold God's laws.(17) And if he smite . . . --Better, And if he smote . . . With throwing a stone.--Literally, with a stone of the hand--i.e., a stone held in the hand, whether thrown or used as the "weapon of wood" of Numbers 35:18. And he die.--Better, and he died.Verse 17. - With throwing a stone, wherewith he may die. Literally, "with a stone of the hand, by which one may die," i.e., a stone which is suitable for striking or throwing, and apt to inflict a mortal wound. |
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