Numbers 35:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 35:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 35:21 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Or in enmity smite him with his hand, that he die: he that smote him shall surely be put to death; for he is a murderer:..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 35:21 — KJV
“Or in enmity smite him with his hand, that he die: he that smote him shall surely be put to death; for he is a murderer: the revenger of blood shall slay the murderer, when he meeteth him.”
— Numbers 35:21 (KJV)
Numbers 35:21 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 35:21
“And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. with...: Heb. with a stone of the hand”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:21: smite, hand, die
“Or if he smite him with an hand weapon of wood, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:21: smite, hand, die
“And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:21: smite, die, surely
“He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:21: smite, die, surely
“The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:21: murderer, revenger, blood
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