Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version or, without seeing them, drops on them a stone heavy enough to kill them, and they die, then since that other person was not an enemy and no harm was intended, New Living Translation or accidentally drops a huge stone on someone, though they were not enemies, and the person dies. English Standard Version or used a stone that could cause death, and without seeing him dropped it on him, so that he died, though he was not his enemy and did not seek his harm, Berean Standard Bible or without looking drops a heavy stone that kills him, but he was not an enemy and did not intend to harm him, King James Bible Or with any stone, wherewith a man may die, seeing him not, and cast it upon him, that he die, and was not his enemy, neither sought his harm: New King James Version or uses a stone, by which a man could die, throwing it at him without seeing him, so that he dies, while he was not his enemy or seeking his harm, New American Standard Bible or had any deadly stone, and without looking he dropped it on him so that he died, while he was not his enemy nor was he seeking to harm him, NASB 1995 or with any deadly object of stone, and without seeing it dropped on him so that he died, while he was not his enemy nor seeking his injury, NASB 1977 or with any deadly object of stone, and without seeing it dropped on him so that he died, while he was not his enemy nor seeking his injury, Legacy Standard Bible or with any stone—by which one might die, yet without seeing—and it fell upon him, and he died, but he was not his enemy nor seeking his injury, Amplified Bible or without seeing him hit him [accidentally] with a stone object that could kill him, and he died, and [the offender] was not his enemy nor intending to harm him, Christian Standard Bible or without looking drops a stone that could kill a person and he dies, but he was not his enemy and didn’t intend to harm him, Holman Christian Standard Bible or without looking drops a stone that could kill a person and he dies, but he was not his enemy and wasn’t trying to harm him, American Standard Version or with any stone, whereby a man may die, seeing him not, and cast it upon him, so that he died, and he was not his enemy, neither sought his harm; English Revised Version or with any stone, whereby a man may die, seeing him not, and cast it upon him, so that he died, and he was not his enemy, neither sought his harm: GOD'S WORD® Translation Or suppose you drop a big stone, and someone is killed. However, you didn't know the person was there, he wasn't your enemy, and you weren't trying to harm him. Good News Translation Or suppose that, without looking, you throw a stone that kills someone whom you did not intend to hurt and who was not your enemy. International Standard Version or if he hit him with a stone carelessly so that he was fatally injured, though he isn't his enemy and he wasn't seeking to commit evil against him, Majority Standard Bible or without looking drops a heavy stone that kills him, but he was not an enemy and did not intend to harm him, NET Bible or with any stone large enough that a man could die, without seeing him, and throws it at him, and he dies, even though he was not his enemy nor sought his harm, New Heart English Bible or with any stone, by which a man may die, not seeing him, and cast it on him, so that he died, and he was not his enemy, neither sought his harm; Webster's Bible Translation Or with any stone, by which a man may die, seeing him not, and shall cast it upon him, that he die, and was not his enemy, neither sought his harm: World English Bible or with any stone, by which a man may die, not seeing him, and cast it on him so that he died, and he was not his enemy and not seeking his harm, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionor with any stone with which he could die, without seeing, indeed, causes [it] to fall on him, and he dies, and he [is] not his enemy, nor seeking his evil, Young's Literal Translation or with any stone wherewith he dieth, without seeing, and causeth it to fall upon him, and he dieth, and he is not his enemy, nor seeking his evil; Smith's Literal Translation Or with any stone which he shall die by it in not seeing, and it will fall upon him and he shall die, and he not an enemy to him and not seeking his hurt: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd enmity, he do any of these things, Catholic Public Domain Version or animosity, he will have done any of these things, New American Bible or without seeing drops upon another some death-dealing stone and death results, although there was neither enmity nor malice— New Revised Standard Version or, while handling any stone that could cause death, unintentionally drops it on another and death ensues, though they were not enemies, and no harm was intended, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOr with any stone with which a man may die, without seeing him when he cast it upon him, and he died, and was not his enemy, neither sought his harm; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Or he threw any stone upon him that kills, when he did not see, and he died, and was not his enemy and was not seeking his harm: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917or with any stone, whereby a man may die, seeing him not, and cast it upon him, so that he died, and he was not his enemy, neither sought his harm; Brenton Septuagint Translation or smite him with any stone, whereby a man may die, unawares, and it should fall upon him, and he should die, but he was not his enemy, nor sought to hurt him; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Six Cities of Refuge…22But if anyone pushes a person suddenly, without hostility, or throws an object at him unintentionally, 23or without looking drops a heavy stone that kills him, but he was not an enemy and did not intend to harm him, 24then the congregation must judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances.… Cross References Deuteronomy 19:4-6 Now 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: / If he goes into the forest with his neighbor to cut timber and swings his axe to chop down a tree, but the blade flies off the handle and strikes and kills his neighbor, he may flee to one of these cities to save his life. / Otherwise, the avenger of blood might pursue the manslayer in a rage, overtake him if the distance is great, and strike him dead though he did not deserve to die, since he did not intend any harm. Joshua 20:3-5 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. / Now if the avenger of blood pursues him, they must not surrender the manslayer into his hand, because that man killed his neighbor accidentally without prior malice. 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. 1 Kings 2:28-34 When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ... 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. Acts 28:4 When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.” Romans 13:4 For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer. 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. 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. 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. 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. 2 Kings 14:6 Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him. Treasury of Scripture Or with any stone, with which a man may die, seeing him not, and cast it on him, that he die, and was not his enemy, neither sought his harm: Jump to Previous Cast Causing Deadly Death Desire Die Died Dies Dieth Dropped Drops Enemy Evil Harm Injury Intend Kill Object Seek Seeking Smitten Sought Stone Used Whereby WherewithJump to Next Cast Causing Deadly Death Desire Die Died Dies Dieth Dropped Drops Enemy Evil Harm Injury Intend Kill Object Seek Seeking Smitten Sought Stone Used 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 without looking The phrase "without looking" suggests an action done inadvertently or without intention. In the Hebrew context, this implies a lack of awareness or foresight. The Hebrew root here can be associated with negligence or an accidental oversight. This highlights the importance of vigilance and awareness in our actions, reminding us that even unintentional acts can have serious consequences. Spiritually, it calls believers to be mindful and intentional in their daily walk, ensuring that their actions align with God's will. drops a stone that kills a person and he did not see him and he was not his enemy and he did not intend to harm him Hebrew orא֣וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if without בְּלֹ֣א (bə·lō) Preposition-b | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no looking רְא֔וֹת (rə·’ō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see drops וַיַּפֵּ֥ל (way·yap·pêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie a heavy stone אֶ֜בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone that kills him, וַיָּמֹ֑ת (way·yā·mōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill but he וְהוּא֙ (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no an enemy אוֹיֵ֣ב (’ō·w·yêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary and did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no intend מְבַקֵּ֖שׁ (mə·ḇaq·qêš) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after to harm him, רָעָתֽוֹ׃ (rā·‘ā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Numbers 35:23 NIVNumbers 35:23 NLT Numbers 35:23 ESV Numbers 35:23 NASB Numbers 35:23 KJV Numbers 35:23 BibleApps.com Numbers 35:23 Biblia Paralela Numbers 35:23 Chinese Bible Numbers 35:23 French Bible Numbers 35:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 35:23 Or with any stone by which (Nu Num.) |
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