Numbers 35:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or have cast upon him any thing without laying of wait,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if he pushed him suddenly without hatred, or threw something at him without planning it ahead of time,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is describing an accidental killing - when someone causes another person's death without intending harm or having any hatred toward them.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of Moses, God established laws for the Israelites to maintain justice in their society, particularly addressing how to differentiate between intentional murder and accidental killing. Numbers 35 outlines the creation of cities of refuge, where individuals who unintentionally caused someone's death could flee to avoid wrongful revenge from the victim's family. This verse specifically deals with cases of sudden harm without prior hatred or planning, emphasizing a fair legal system based on intent.

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