Numbers 35:31

Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 35:31

BSB
You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death.
AKJV
Moreover you shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.
CPDV
You shall not accept money from him who is guilty of blood, and he shall be put to death promptly.
ERV
Moreover ye shall take no ransom for the life of a manslayer, which is guilty of death: but he shall surely be put to death.
NHEB
"'Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
SMT
Ye shall not take expiation for the soul of a slayer, he who was guilty to die, for dying, he shall die.

Commentary for Numbers 35:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 35:31
Summary
No payment can spare murderer from execution
Event
Prohibiting ransom for murder
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law