Numbers 35:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if someone pushes another person out of hatred, or throws something at them while lying in wait to ambush them, and that person dies;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes intentional murder - when someone kills another person on purpose, either by attacking them with hatred or by planning an ambush.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses about cities of refuge and distinguishing between accidental killing and intentional murder. The Israelites were establishing a legal system that would provide justice while also protecting those who killed someone accidentally. These laws helped create order and fairness as the tribes prepared to settle in the Promised Land.

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