Numbers 35:19

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

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Other Translations for Numbers 35:19

BSB
The avenger of blood is to put the murderer to death; when he finds him, he is to kill him.
AKJV
The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meets him, he shall slay him.
CPDV
The close relative of the deceased shall put to death the murderer; as soon as he apprehends 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.
NHEB
The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death: when he meets him, he shall put him to death.
SMT
The nearest relative of blood he shall kill the slayer: in his meeting him he shall kill him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 35:19

TherevengerH1350VerbofbloodH1818Noun MasculinehimselfshallslayH4191VerbthemurdererH7523VerbwhenhemeetethH6293VerbhimheH1931shallslayH4191Verbhim

Commentary for Numbers 35:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 35:19
Summary
Victim's kinsman executes the intentional killer
Event
Avenger executing murderer
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law