Numbers 35:19 nasb — 'The blood avenger himself shall put the murderer to death; he shall put him to death when he meets him.

NASB

"'The blood avenger himself shall put the murderer to death; he shall put him to death when he meets him."

— Numbers 35:19, NASB

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Numbers 35 — Context

16

'But if he struck him down with an iron object, so that he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death.

17

'If he struck him down with a stone in the hand, by which he will die, and as a result he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death.

18

'Or if he struck him with a wooden object in the hand, by which he might die, and as a result he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death.

19

'The blood avenger himself shall put the murderer to death; he shall put him to death when he meets him.

20

'If he pushed him of hatred, or threw something at him lying in wait and as a result he died,

21

or if he struck him down with his hand in enmity, and as a result he died, the one who struck him shall surely be put to death, he is a murderer; the blood avenger shall put the murderer to death when he meets him.

22

'But if he pushed him suddenly without enmity, or threw something at him without lying in wait,

Numbers 35:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:19 say?
Numbers 35:19 in the NASB reads: “'The blood avenger himself shall put the murderer to death; he shall put him to death when he meets him.”
Where is Numbers 35:19 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 19.
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 35:19.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:19 in?
Numbers 35:19 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 35:19?
Numbers 35:19 reads (NASB): “'The blood avenger himself shall put the murderer to death; he shall put him to death when he meets 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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