KJV ORIGINAL
But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or have cast upon him any thing without laying of wait,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses about establishing cities of refuge in the Promised Land. These were special cities where someone who accidentally killed another person could flee for protection from the victim's family, who had the right to seek revenge. The law distinguished between intentional murder and accidental manslaughter.
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