Numbers 15:35 bbe — Then the Lord said to Moses, Certainly the man is to be put to death: let him be stoned by all the people outside the t…

Bible in Basic English

"Then the Lord said to Moses, Certainly the man is to be put to death: let him be stoned by all the people outside the tent-circle."

— Numbers 15:35, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 15 — Context

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.

35

Then the Lord said to Moses, Certainly the man is to be put to death: let him be stoned by all the people outside the tent-circle.

36

So all the people took him outside the tent-circle and he was stoned to death there, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

37

And the Lord said to Moses,

38

Say to the children of Israel that through all their generations they are to put on the edges of their robes an ornament of twisted threads, and in every ornament a blue cord;

Numbers 15:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 15:35 say?
Numbers 15:35 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the Lord said to Moses, Certainly the man is to be put to death: let him be stoned by all the people outside the tent-circle.”
Where is Numbers 15:35 in the Bible?
Numbers 15:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 15, verse 35.
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 15:35.
What translation should I read Numbers 15:35 in?
Numbers 15:35 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 15:35?
Numbers 15:35 reads (BBE): “Then the Lord said to Moses, Certainly the man is to be put to death: let him be stoned by all the people outside the tent-circle.” 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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