Numbers 35:19 Parallel Translations

The relative who can avenge the death must make sure a murderer is put to death. When he catches up with the murderer, he must kill him.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.

ASV:

The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death: when he meeteth him, he shall put him to death.

BBE:

He whose right it is to give punishment for blood, may himself put to death the taker of life when he comes face to face with him.

DBY:

the avenger of blood, he shall put the murderer to death; when he meeteth him, he shall put him to death.

ERV:

The avenger of blood shall himself put the manslayer to death: when he meeteth him, he shall put him to death.

JPS:

The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death; when he meeteth him, he shall put him to death.

WBS:

The avenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.

WEB:

The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death: when he meets him, he shall put him to death.

YLT:

'The redeemer of blood himself doth put the murderer to death; in his coming against him he doth put him to death.

Numbers 35:19 Cross References

XREF:

Numbers 35:18 Or if he struck him with a wooden object in the hand, by which he might die, and as a result he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death.

Numbers 35:20 If he pushed him of hatred, or threw something at him lying in wait and as a result he died, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

35:19 He shall slay him - Either by himself, as the following words shew; so it is a permission, that he may do it without offence to God or danger to himself: or by the magistrate, from whom he shall demand justice: so it is a command.

MHC:

35:9-34 To show plainly the abhorrence of murder, and to provide the more effectually for the punishment of the murderer, the nearest relation of the deceased, under the title of avenger of blood, (or the redeemer of blood,) in notorious cases, might pursue, and execute vengeance. A distinction is made, not between sudden anger and malice aforethought, both which are the crime of murder; but between intentionally striking a man with any weapon likely to cause death, and an unintentional blow. In the latter case alone, the city of refuge afforded protection. Murder in all its forms, and under all disguises, pollutes a land. Alas! that so many murders, under the name of duels, prize-fights, &c. should pass unpunished. There were six cities of refuge; one or other might be reached in less than a day's journey from any part of the land. To these, man-slayers might flee for refuge, and be safe, till they had a fair trial. If acquitted from the charge, they were protected from the avenger of blood; yet they must continue within the bounds of the city till the death of the high priest. Thus we are reminded that the death of the great High Priest is the only means whereby sins are pardoned, and sinners set at liberty. These cities are plainly alluded to, both in the Old and New Testament, we cannot doubt the typical character of their appointment. Turn ye to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope, saith the voice of mercy, Zec 9:12, alluding to the city of refuge. St. Paul describes the strong consolation of fleeing for refuge to the hope set before us, in a passage always applied to the gracious appointment of the cities of refuge, Heb 6:18. The rich mercies of salvation, through Christ, prefigured by these cities, demand our regard. 1. Did the ancient city rear its towers of safety on high? See Christ raised up on the cross; and is he not exalted at the right hand of his Father, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance and remission of sins? 2. Does not the highway of salvation, resemble the smooth and plain path to the city of refuge? Survey the path that leads to the Redeemer. Is there any stumbling-block to be found therein, except that which an evil heart of unbelief supplies for its own fall? 3. Waymarks were set up pointing to the city. And is it not the office of the ministers of the gospel to direct sinners to Him? 4. The gate of the city stood open night and day. Has not Christ declared, Him that cometh unto me I will in nowise cast out? 5. The city of refuge afforded support to every one who entered its walls. Those who have reached the refuge, may live by faith on Him whose flesh is meat indeed, and whose blood is drink indeed. 6. The city was a refuge for all. In the gospel there is no respect of persons. That soul lives not which deserves not Divine wrath; that soul lives not which may not in simple faith hope for salvation and life eternal, through the Son of God.

CONC:

Avenger Blood Death Face Meeteth Meets Murderer Punishment Redeemer Revenger Slay Taker

Avenger Blood Death Life Meeteth Meets Murderer Punishment Redeemer Revenger Right Slay Taker

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