Numbers 35:18

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَإنْ ضَرَبَهُ بِأدَاةٍ خَشَبِيَّةٍ بِيَدِهِ مِمَّا سَبَّبَ مَوْتَهُ، فَإنَّ الضَّارِبَ يُعتَبَرُ قَاتِلًا وَيَنْبَغِي قَتلُهُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Numbers says that if someone kills another person with a weapon made of wood, that person is considered a murderer and must be put to death. It's a law about taking a life.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a toy sword, and you accidentally hurt someone with it really badly. This verse tells us that if someone gets hurt so badly they die, even with something that looks like a toy, the person who did it is in big trouble. They did something very wrong.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Law given by God to Moses around 1200 BC. It was written down for the Israelites as a guide to understand how to live and deal with serious crimes like murder.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse reminds us of the seriousness of taking a life. For example, if someone accidentally kills another person while driving drunk, they can face serious legal consequences, reflecting the principle that taking a life is a grave offense.

Topics

justicelawpunishmentmurderconsequenceslegal responsibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse teach about murder?

This verse teaches that murder is a serious offense and that the murderer must face the punishment of death.

How does this relate to modern laws?

Modern laws still reflect the severity of murder, though punishments vary. This verse underscores the principle that taking a life is a grave offense.

Why is the type of weapon mentioned?

The type of weapon is mentioned to emphasize that the intent and outcome are more important than the weapon used; any weapon that can cause death is treated seriously.

How does this verse fit into the broader context of the Old Testament?

This verse is part of the legal codes given by God to the Israelites, setting out clear laws and consequences for serious crimes like murder.

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