Numbers 35:21 asv — or in enmity smote him with his hand, so that he died; he that smote him shall surely be put to death; he is a murderer…

American Standard Version

"or in enmity smote him with his hand, so that he died; he that smote him shall surely be put to death; he is a murderer: the avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death, when he meeteth him. "

— Numbers 35:21, American Standard Version

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Numbers 35 — Context

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Or if he smote him with a weapon of wood in the hand, whereby a man may die, and he died, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.

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The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death: when he meeteth him, he shall put him to death.

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And if he thrust him of hatred, or hurled at him, lying in wait, so that he died,

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or in enmity smote him with his hand, so that he died; he that smote him shall surely be put to death; he is a murderer: the avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death, when he meeteth him.

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But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or hurled upon him anything without lying in wait,

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or with any stone, whereby a man may die, seeing him not, and cast it upon him, so that he died, and he was not his enemy, neither sought his harm;

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then the congregation shall judge between the smiter and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances;

Numbers 35:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:21 say?
Numbers 35:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “or in enmity smote him with his hand, so that he died; he that smote him shall surely be put to death; he is a murderer: the avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death, when he meeteth him. ”
Where is Numbers 35:21 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 21.
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 35:21.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:21 in?
Numbers 35:21 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 35:21?
Numbers 35:21 reads (ASV): “or in enmity smote him with his hand, so that he died; he that smote him shall surely be put to death; he is a murderer: the avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death, when he meeteth 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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