Numbers 15:32 net — When the Israelites were in the wilderness they found a man gathering wood on the Sabbath day.

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"When the Israelites were in the wilderness they found a man gathering wood on the Sabbath day."

— Numbers 15:32, NET Bible

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Numbers 15 — Context

29

You must have one law for the person who sins unintentionally, both for the native-born among the Israelites and for the resident foreigner who lives among them.

30

Deliberate Sin“‘But the person who acts defiantly, whether native-born or a resident foreigner, insults the LORD. That person must be cut off from among his people.

31

Because he has despised the LORD’s message and has broken his commandment, that person must be completely cut off. His iniquity will be on him.’”

32

When the Israelites were in the wilderness they found a man gathering wood on the Sabbath day.

33

Those who found him gathering wood brought him to Moses and Aaron and to the whole community.

34

They put him in custody, because there was no clear instruction about what should be done to him.

35

Then the LORD said to Moses,“The man must surely be put to death; the whole community must stone him with stones outside the camp.”

Numbers 15:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 15:32 say?
Numbers 15:32 in the NET Bible reads: “When the Israelites were in the wilderness they found a man gathering wood on the Sabbath day.”
Where is Numbers 15:32 in the Bible?
Numbers 15:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 15, verse 32.
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 15:32.
What translation should I read Numbers 15:32 in?
Numbers 15:32 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 15:32?
Numbers 15:32 reads (NET): “When the Israelites were in the wilderness they found a man gathering wood on the Sabbath day.” 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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