Numbers 35:30

Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.

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Other Translations for Numbers 35:30

BSB
If 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.
AKJV
Whoever kills any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.
CPDV
The punishment of a murderer shall be based upon testimony; but no one shall be condemned upon the testimony of only one person.
ERV
Whoso killeth any person, the manslayer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person that he die.
NHEB
"'Whoever kills any person, the murderer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person that he die.
SMT
Every one striking a soul by the mouth of witnesses, he shall slay the slayer: and one witness shall not testify against a soul to die.

Commentary for Numbers 35:30

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Overview of Numbers 35:30
Summary
Multiple witnesses required for capital conviction
Event
Requiring witness testimony
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law