Numbers 15:35 web — Yahweh said to Moses, "The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside o…

World English Bible

"Yahweh said to Moses, "The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside of the camp.""

— Numbers 15:35, World English Bible

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Numbers 15 — Context

32

While the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering sticks on the Sabbath day.

33

Those who found him gathering sticks brought him to Moses and Aaron, and to all the congregation.

34

They put him in custody, because it had not been declared what should be done to him.

35

Yahweh said to Moses, "The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside of the camp."

36

All the congregation brought him outside of the camp, and stoned him to death with stones; as Yahweh commanded Moses.

37

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

38

"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them that they should make themselves fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put on the fringe of each border a cord of blue:

Numbers 15:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 15:35 say?
Numbers 15:35 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh said to Moses, "The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside of the camp."”
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 (WEB): “Yahweh said to Moses, "The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside of the camp."” 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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