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THE MESSAGE
Numbers 35:31
"Don't accept bribe money in exchange for the life of a murderer. He's guilty and deserves the death penalty. Put him to death.
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Hebrew Names Version
Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
King James Version
Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.
Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.
Lexham English Bible
Also, you will not take a ransom payment for the life of a killer who is guilty of death; indeed, he must surely be put to death.
Also, you will not take a ransom payment for the life of a killer who is guilty of death; indeed, he must surely be put to death.
English Standard Version
Moreover, you shall accept no ransom for the life of a murderer, who is guilty of death, but he shall be put to death.
Moreover, you shall accept no ransom for the life of a murderer, who is guilty of death, but he shall be put to death.
New Century Version
"‘Don't take money to spare the life of a murderer who should be put to death. A murderer must be put to death.
"‘Don't take money to spare the life of a murderer who should be put to death. A murderer must be put to death.
New English Translation
Moreover, you must not accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death; he must surely be put to death.
Moreover, you must not accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death; he must surely be put to death.
Amplified Bible
'Moreover, you shall not accept a ransom [in exchange] for the life of a murderer guilty and sentenced to death; but he shall certainly be put to death.
'Moreover, you shall not accept a ransom [in exchange] for the life of a murderer guilty and sentenced to death; but he shall certainly be put to death.
New American Standard Bible
'Moreover, you shall not accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who is condemned to death, but he must be put to death.
'Moreover, you shall not accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who is condemned to death, but he must be put to death.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Moreouer ye shall take no recompense for the life of the murtherer, which is worthy to die: but he shalbe put to death.
Moreouer ye shall take no recompense for the life of the murtherer, which is worthy to die: but he shalbe put to death.
Legacy Standard Bible
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.
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.
Contemporary English Version
You cannot give someone money to escape the death penalty; you must pay with your own life!
You cannot give someone money to escape the death penalty; you must pay with your own life!
Complete Jewish Bible
Also, you are not to accept a ransom in lieu of the life of a murderer condemned to death; rather, he must be put to death.
Also, you are not to accept a ransom in lieu of the life of a murderer condemned to death; rather, he must be put to death.
Darby Translation
And ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, who is guilty of death, but he shall certainly be put to death.
And ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, who is guilty of death, but he shall certainly be put to death.
Easy-to-Read Version
"A murderer must be put to death. Don't take money to change the punishment. That murderer must be killed.
"A murderer must be put to death. Don't take money to change the punishment. That murderer must be killed.
George Lamsa Translation
Moreover you shall not accept a bribe for the life of a slayer, who is guilty of death; but he shall be surely put to death.
Moreover you shall not accept a bribe for the life of a slayer, who is guilty of death; but he shall be surely put to death.
Good News Translation
Murderers must be put to death. They cannot escape this penalty by the payment of money.
Murderers must be put to death. They cannot escape this penalty by the payment of money.
Christian Standard Bible®
You are not to accept a ransom for the life of someone who is guilty of murder; he must be put to death.
You are not to accept a ransom for the life of someone who is guilty of murder; he must be put to death.
Literal Translation
And you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer; he is punishable for death, for dying he shall die.
And you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer; he is punishable for death, for dying he shall die.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And ye shal receaue none attonement ouer the soule of the deedslayer (for he is giltye of death) but he shal dye the death.
And ye shal receaue none attonement ouer the soule of the deedslayer (for he is giltye of death) but he shal dye the death.
American Standard Version
Moreover ye shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer, that is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
Moreover ye shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer, that is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
Bible in Basic English
Further, no price may be given for the life of one who has taken life and whose right reward is death: he is certainly to be put to death.
Further, no price may be given for the life of one who has taken life and whose right reward is death: he is certainly to be put to death.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Moreouer, ye shal take no recompence for the lyfe of the murtherer whiche is worthy to dye: but he shalbe put to death.
Moreouer, ye shal take no recompence for the lyfe of the murtherer whiche is worthy to dye: but he shalbe put to death.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Moreover ye shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer, that is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
Moreover ye shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer, that is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
King James Version (1611)
Moreouer, yee shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guiltie of death, but he shalbe surely put to death.
Moreouer, yee shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guiltie of death, but he shalbe surely put to death.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And ye shall not accept ransoms for life from a murderer who is worthy of death, for he shall be surely put to death.
And ye shall not accept ransoms for life from a murderer who is worthy of death, for he shall be surely put to death.
English Revised Version
Moreover ye shall take no ransom for the life of a manslayer, which is guilty of death: but he shall surely be put to death.
Moreover ye shall take no ransom for the life of a manslayer, which is guilty of death: but he shall surely be put to death.
Berean Standard Bible
You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death.
You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Ye schulen not take prijs of him which is gilti of blood, anoon and he schal die.
Ye schulen not take prijs of him which is gilti of blood, anoon and he schal die.
Young's Literal Translation
`And ye take no atonement for the life of a murderer who [is] condemned -- to die, for he is certainly put to death;
`And ye take no atonement for the life of a murderer who [is] condemned -- to die, for he is certainly put to death;
Update Bible Version
Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer, that is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer, that is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover, ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, who [is] guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.
Moreover, ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, who [is] guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.
World English Bible
Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.
New King James Version
Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death, but he shall surely be put to death.
Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death, but he shall surely be put to death.
New Living Translation
Also, you must never accept a ransom payment for the life of someone judged guilty of murder and subject to execution; murderers must always be put to death.
Also, you must never accept a ransom payment for the life of someone judged guilty of murder and subject to execution; murderers must always be put to death.
New Life Bible
You must not take pay to save the life of a killer who is guilty of death. But he must be put to death.
You must not take pay to save the life of a killer who is guilty of death. But he must be put to death.
New Revised Standard
Moreover you shall accept no ransom for the life of a murderer who is subject to the death penalty; a murderer must be put to death.
Moreover you shall accept no ransom for the life of a murderer who is subject to the death penalty; a murderer must be put to death.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And ye shall accept no ransom for the life of him that slayeth, if he have unlawfully caused death, - but he, must surely be put to death.
And ye shall accept no ransom for the life of him that slayeth, if he have unlawfully caused death, - but he, must surely be put to death.
Douay-Rheims Bible
You shall not take money of him that is guilty of blood, but he shall die forthwith.
You shall not take money of him that is guilty of blood, but he shall die forthwith.
Revised Standard Version
Moreover you shall accept no ransom for the life of a murderer, who is guilty of death; but he shall be put to death.
Moreover you shall accept no ransom for the life of a murderer, who is guilty of death; but he shall be put to death.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
'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.
'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.
Contextual Overview
9 God spoke to Moses: "Speak to the People of Israel. Tell them, When you cross the River Jordan into the country of Canaan, designate your asylum-cities, towns to which a person who accidentally kills someone can flee for asylum. They will be places of refuge from the avenger so that the alleged murderer won't be killed until he can appear before the community in court. Provide six asylum-cities. Designate three of the towns to the east side of the Jordan, the other three in Canaan proper—asylum-cities for the People of Israel, for the foreigner, and for any occasional visitors or guests—six asylum-cities to run to for anyone who accidentally kills another. 16 "But if the killer has used an iron object, that's just plain murder; he's obviously a murderer and must be put to death. 17 "Or if he has a rock in his hand big enough to kill and the man dies, that's murder; he's a murderer and must be put to death. 18 "Or if he's carrying a wooden club heavy enough to kill and the man dies, that's murder; he's a murderer and must be put to death. 19 "In such cases the avenger has a right to kill the murderer when he meets him—he can kill him on the spot. 20"And if out of sheer hatred a man pushes another or from ambush throws something at him and he dies, or angrily hits him with his fist and kills him, that's murder—he must be put to death. The avenger has a right to kill him when he gets him. 22"If, however, he impulsively pushes someone and there is no history of hard feelings, or he impetuously picks up something and throws it, or he accidentally drops a stone tool—a maul or hammer, say—and it hits and kills someone he didn't even know was there, and there's no suspicion that there was bad blood between them, the community is to judge between the killer and the avenger following these guidelines. It's the task of the community to save the killer from the hand of the avenger—the community is to return him to his asylum-city to which he fled. He must stay there until the death of the High Priest who was anointed with the holy oil. But if the murderer leaves the asylum-city to which he has fled, and the avenger finds him outside the borders of his asylum-city, the avenger has a right to kill the murderer. And he's not considered guilty of murder. 28 "So it's important that he stay in his asylum-city until the death of the High Priest. After the death of the High Priest he is free to return to his own place. 29 "These are the procedures for making judgments from now on, wherever you live. 30 "Anyone who kills another may be executed only on the testimony of eyewitnesses. But no one can be executed on the testimony of only one witness.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Moreover: Genesis 9:5, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 21:14, Deuteronomy 19:11-13, 2 Samuel 12:13, 1 Kings 2:28-34, Psalms 51:14
guilty of death: Heb. faulty to die
Reciprocal: Exodus 21:12 - General Exodus 21:23 - life for life Exodus 21:30 - for the ransom Leviticus 24:17 - And he Deuteronomy 27:24 - General 2 Samuel 4:11 - require 2 Samuel 21:9 - before the Lord 2 Chronicles 25:3 - he slew 2 Chronicles 33:25 - slew Psalms 51:16 - desirest Ezekiel 16:38 - shed Ezekiel 18:10 - a shedder Acts 28:4 - a murderer
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Moreover, ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer,.... Though he would give all his wealth and substance, all his estates and possessions, and whatever he is worth in the world; for all that a man has he will give for his life; but these are not to be taken, nor anything, and everything his friends may offer for him; all is to be rejected, the life of such a man is not to be saved on any consideration:
which is guilty of death; as he is who kills a man willingly and purposely; but one may be guilty of killing another, and yet not be deserving of death, when it is done ignorantly and accidentally with respect to him, for which reason this clause is added: but he shall be surely put to death; by the order of the civil magistrate; and if this is not done either through want of evidence, or the fault of the judge, or the criminal clemency of the chief governor, God sooner or later will take vengeance on such a person.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
No satisfaction - Rather, ransom (see Exodus 21:30). The permission to demand pecuniary compensation for murders (expressly sanctioned by the Koran) undoubtedly mitigates, in practice, the system of private retaliation; but it does so by sacrificing the principle named in Numbers 35:12, Numbers 35:33.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Numbers 35:31. Ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer — No atonement could be made for him, nor any commutation, so as to save him from death. All the laws of the civilized world have either adjudged the murderer to death, or to a punishment equivalent to it; such as perpetual imprisonment, in a dungeon, under ground, on a stone floor, without light, and to be fed on a small portion of bread and water. In such circumstances a man could live but a short time; and though it is not called the punishment of death, yet, from its inevitable consequences, it only differed from it by being a little longer respite than was usual where the punishment of death was awarded. Genesis 9:6.
