Numbers 15:31 bbe — Because he had no respect for the word of the Lord, and did not keep his law, that man will be cut off without mercy an…

Bible in Basic English

"Because he had no respect for the word of the Lord, and did not keep his law, that man will be cut off without mercy and his sin will be on him."

— Numbers 15:31, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 15 — Context

28

And the priest will take away the sin of the person who has done wrong, if the wrong was done unconsciously, and he will have forgiveness.

29

The law in connection with wrong done unconsciously is to be the same for him who is an Israelite by birth and for the man from another country who is living among them.

30

But the person who does wrong in the pride of his heart, if he is one of you or of another nation by birth, is acting without respect for the Lord, and will be cut off from his people.

31

Because he had no respect for the word of the Lord, and did not keep his law, that man will be cut off without mercy and his sin will be on him.

32

Now while the children of Israel were in the waste land, they saw a man who was getting sticks on the Sabbath day.

33

And those who saw him getting sticks took him before Moses and Aaron and all the people.

34

And they had him shut up, because they had no directions about what was to be done with him.

Numbers 15:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 15:31 say?
Numbers 15:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because he had no respect for the word of the Lord, and did not keep his law, that man will be cut off without mercy and his sin will be on him.”
Where is Numbers 15:31 in the Bible?
Numbers 15:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 15, verse 31.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 15:31.
What translation should I read Numbers 15:31 in?
Numbers 15:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 15:31?
Numbers 15:31 reads (BBE): “Because he had no respect for the word of the Lord, and did not keep his law, that man will be cut off without mercy and his sin will be on him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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