Numbers 35:29
New International Version
“’This is to have the force of law for you throughout the generations to come, wherever you live.

New Living Translation
These are legal requirements for you to observe from generation to generation, wherever you may live.

English Standard Version
And these things shall be for a statute and rule for you throughout your generations in all your dwelling places.

Berean Standard Bible
This will be a statutory ordinance for you for the generations to come, wherever you live.

King James Bible
So these things shall be for a statute of judgment unto you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

New King James Version
‘And these things shall be a statute of judgment to you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

New American Standard Bible
‘These things shall be a statutory ordinance for you throughout your generations in all your dwelling places.

NASB 1995
‘These things shall be for a statutory ordinance to you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

NASB 1977
‘And these things shall be for a statutory ordinance to you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

Legacy Standard Bible
‘And these things shall be for a statutory judgment to you throughout your generations in all your places of habitation.

Amplified Bible
‘These things shall be a statute for you throughout your generations wherever you may be.

Christian Standard Bible
These instructions will be a statutory ordinance for you throughout your generations wherever you live.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These instructions will be a statutory ordinance for you throughout your generations wherever you live.”

American Standard Version
And these things shall be for a statute and ordinance unto you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

Contemporary English Version
The community of Israel must always obey these laws.

English Revised Version
And these things shall be for a statute of judgment unto you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"These will be the rules for future generations wherever you live.

Good News Translation
These rules apply to you and your descendants wherever you may live.

International Standard Version
These are to be the statutes and ordinances for you throughout all your generations, regardless of where you live."

Majority Standard Bible
This will be a statutory ordinance for you for the generations to come, wherever you live.

NET Bible
So these things must be a statutory ordinance for you throughout your generations, in all the places where you live.

New Heart English Bible
"'These things shall be for a statute and ordinance to you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

Webster's Bible Translation
So these things shall be for a statute of judgment to you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

World English Bible
“‘These things shall be for a statute and ordinance to you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And these things have been for a statute of judgment to you throughout your generations, in all your dwellings.

Young's Literal Translation
'And these things have been to you for a statute of judgment to your generations, in all your dwellings:

Smith's Literal Translation
And these were to you for laws of judgment to your generations in all your dwellings.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These things shall be perpetual, and for an ordinance in all your dwellings.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These things shall be a perpetual ordinance in all your habitations.

New American Bible
This is the statute for you throughout all your generations, wherever you live, for rendering judgment.

New Revised Standard Version
These things shall be a statute and ordinance for you throughout your generations wherever you live.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So these things shall be for a statute of judgment to you throughout your generations in all of your dwellings.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And these laws shall be for you to eternity for your generations in every place of your habitations.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And these things shall be for a statute of judgment unto you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And these things shall be to you for an ordinance of judgment throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Six Cities of Refuge
28because the manslayer must remain in his city of refuge until the death of the high priest. Only after the death of the high priest may he return to the land he owns. 29This will be a statutory ordinance for you for the generations to come, wherever you live. 30If anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death on the testimony of the witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of a lone witness.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:1-13
When the LORD your God has cut off the nations whose land He is giving you, and when you have driven them out and settled in their cities and houses, / then you are to set apart for yourselves three cities within the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess. / 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. ...

Joshua 20:1-9
Then the LORD said to Joshua, / “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. ...

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.

Leviticus 24:17-22
And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death. / Whoever kills an animal must make restitution—life for life. / If anyone injures his neighbor, whatever he has done must be done to him: ...

Deuteronomy 4:41-43
Then Moses set aside three cities across the Jordan to the east / to which a manslayer could flee after killing his neighbor unintentionally without prior malice. To save one’s own life, he could flee to one of these cities: / Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau belonging to the Reubenites, Ramoth in Gilead belonging to the Gadites, or Golan in Bashan belonging to the Manassites.

2 Samuel 14:5-11
“What troubles you?” the king asked her. “Indeed,” she said, “I am a widow, for my husband is dead. / And your maidservant had two sons who were fighting in the field with no one to separate them, and one struck the other and killed him. / Now the whole clan has risen up against your maidservant and said, ‘Hand over the one who struck down his brother, that we may put him to death for the life of the brother whom he killed. Then we will cut off the heir as well!’ So they would extinguish my one remaining ember by not preserving my husband’s name or posterity on the earth.” ...

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.” ...

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.

Romans 13:1-4
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...

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.

Acts 25:11
If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!”

Hebrews 10:28-29
Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. / How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?

Revelation 13:10
“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.

Matthew 26:52
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

John 8:3-11
The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them / and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. / In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?” ...


Treasury of Scripture

So these things shall be for a statute of judgment to you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

Numbers 27:1,11
Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah…

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Numbers 35
1. Forty-eight cities for the Levites, with their suburbs, and measure thereof
6. Six of them are to be cities of refuge
9. The laws of murder and manslaughter
31. No satisfaction for murder














This will be a statutory ordinance for you
This phrase indicates a commandment or law that is to be followed. In the context of Numbers 35, God is providing instructions regarding cities of refuge and the handling of cases involving manslaughter. The term "statutory ordinance" suggests a legal requirement that is not optional. This reflects the nature of the Mosaic Law, which was given to the Israelites as a covenantal framework for their society. The concept of a statutory ordinance underscores the importance of justice and order within the community, as well as the need for a system to address unintentional killings.

for the generations to come
This phrase emphasizes the perpetual nature of the ordinance. It is not a temporary measure but is intended to be observed by future generations. This reflects the enduring nature of God's laws and their relevance across time. The phrase also highlights the continuity of the covenant relationship between God and His people, suggesting that the principles of justice and mercy embodied in the cities of refuge are timeless. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of the eternal nature of God's kingdom and His unchanging character.

wherever you live
This part of the verse indicates that the ordinance is applicable regardless of the geographical location of the Israelites. It suggests a universality to the law, implying that the principles of justice and refuge are not confined to a specific place but are relevant wherever God's people reside. This can be connected to the broader biblical theme of God's presence and authority extending beyond physical boundaries. It also points to the idea that God's laws are meant to guide His people in all aspects of life, no matter where they are situated. This universality can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching that God's kingdom transcends national and ethnic boundaries.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God and communicated them to the people.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were given these laws to follow as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.

3. Cities of Refuge
Designated places where individuals who committed unintentional manslaughter could flee for protection until a fair trial.

4. Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

5. Generations to Come
Refers to the future descendants of the Israelites who are to uphold these laws.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Justice and Mercy
God's laws emphasize a balance between justice and mercy, ensuring that the innocent are protected while the guilty are held accountable.

Generational Responsibility
The command to uphold these statutes "for the generations to come" highlights the importance of teaching and maintaining God's laws across generations.

God's Provision for Safety
The cities of refuge illustrate God's concern for the safety and well-being of His people, providing a place of protection and fair trial.

The Unchanging Nature of God's Law
The phrase "wherever you live" indicates that God's laws are not bound by geography but are applicable to all believers, regardless of location.

Christ as Our Refuge
Just as the cities of refuge provided safety, Christ is our ultimate refuge, offering protection and salvation to all who seek Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
אֵ֧לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

will be
וְהָי֨וּ (wə·hā·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a statutory
מִשְׁפָּ֖ט (miš·pāṭ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

ordinance
לְחֻקַּ֥ת (lə·ḥuq·qaṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute

for you
לָכֶ֛ם (lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

for the generations to come,
לְדֹרֹתֵיכֶ֑ם (lə·ḏō·rō·ṯê·ḵem)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling

wherever
בְּכֹ֖ל (bə·ḵōl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

you live.
מוֹשְׁבֹתֵיכֶֽם׃ (mō·wō·šə·ḇō·ṯê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 4186: A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers


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