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Numbers 35:33

Numbers 35:34 nasb — 'You shall not defile the land in which you live, in the midst of which I dwell; for I the LORD am dwelling in the mids…

NASB

"'You shall not defile the land in which you live, in the midst of which I dwell; for I the LORD am dwelling in the midst of the sons of Israel.'""

— Numbers 35:34, NASB

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Numbers 35 — Context

31

'Moreover, you shall not take ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death, but he shall surely be put to death.

32

'You shall not take ransom for him who has fled to his city of refuge, that he may return to live in the land before the death of the priest.

33

'So you shall not pollute the land in which you are; for blood pollutes the land and no expiation can be made for the land for the blood that is shed on it, except by the blood of him who shed it.

34

'You shall not defile the land in which you live, in the midst of which I dwell; for I the LORD am dwelling in the midst of the sons of Israel.'"

Numbers 35:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:34 say?
Numbers 35:34 in the NASB reads: “'You shall not defile the land in which you live, in the midst of which I dwell; for I the LORD am dwelling in the midst of the sons of Israel.'"”
Where is Numbers 35:34 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 34.
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 35:34.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:34 in?
Numbers 35:34 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 35:34?
Numbers 35:34 reads (NASB): “'You shall not defile the land in which you live, in the midst of which I dwell; for I the LORD am dwelling in the midst of the sons of Israel.'"” 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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