Numbers 35:30 cpdv — The punishment of a murderer shall be based upon testimony; but no one shall be condemned upon the testimony of only on…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The punishment of a murderer shall be based upon testimony; but no one shall be condemned upon the testimony of only one person. "

— Numbers 35:30, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 35 — Context

27

and he has been struck by him who is avenging blood, he who killed him shall not be harmed.

28

For the fugitive ought to have resided in the city, until the death of the high priest. Then, after he is dead, the one who has killed shall be returned to his own land.

29

These things shall be a perpetual ordinance in all your habitations.

30

The punishment of a murderer shall be based upon testimony; but no one shall be condemned upon the testimony of only one person.

31

You shall not accept money from him who is guilty of blood, and he shall be put to death promptly.

32

Exiles and fugitives, prior to the death of the high priest, are by no means able to be returned to their own cities.

33

Do not pollute the land of your habitation, so as to stain it with the blood of the innocent; neither is it able to be expiated in any way other than by the blood of him who has shed the blood of another.

Numbers 35:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:30 say?
Numbers 35:30 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The punishment of a murderer shall be based upon testimony; but no one shall be condemned upon the testimony of only one person. ”
Where is Numbers 35:30 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 30.
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 35:30.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:30 in?
Numbers 35:30 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 35:30?
Numbers 35:30 reads (CPDV): “The punishment of a murderer shall be based upon testimony; but no one shall be condemned upon the testimony of only one person. ” 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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