Deuteronomy 19:7

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

এই কাৰণতে মই আপোনালোকৰ নিজৰ বাবে তিনিখন নগৰ নির্বাচন কৰিবলৈ আজ্ঞা দিছো।

What Does This Mean?

In Deuteronomy 19:7, God, speaking through Moses, commands the Israelites to set up three cities as places of refuge. These cities would provide safety for those who accidentally killed someone, allowing them to avoid revenge from the victim's family.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game and accidentally bump into someone, hurting them really badly. Now, the other person's family might want to hurt you back. But, God says, 'Set up some special places where you can go for safety until everything calms down.' These places are like a safe house in a game, where you're protected until things get better.

Historical Background

Moses spoke these words to the Israelites around 1200 BC. The Israelites were on the brink of entering the Promised Land, and Moses was giving them instructions from God about how to live and organize their society, including how to handle accidental deaths.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can see this as a reminder to establish safe spaces and legal protections for those who are wrongfully accused or who have made a mistake. It encourages us to have systems in place that ensure fairness and justice, preventing hasty and violent reactions.

Topics

• justice
• refuge
• protection
• forgiveness
• legal systems
• accidents

Related Verses

• Numbers 35:11
• Joshua 20:3
• Exodus 21:13
• Matthew 5:44
• Romans 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God command the Israelites to set up cities of refuge?

God wanted to ensure that those who accidentally caused a death would have a place to go where they could be safe from retaliation and judged fairly, showing a balance between justice and mercy.

What happened if someone fled to a city of refuge?

In the city of refuge, the person would be protected from revenge until their case was heard by the community. If found innocent of intentional wrongdoing, they could stay in the city until the high priest died.

How many cities of refuge were there?

God commanded the establishment of three cities of refuge, which later increased to six when the land was divided between the tribes.

How does this verse relate to forgiveness and mercy in the Bible?

This verse shows that God values forgiveness and mercy. By providing a way for accidental murderers to find refuge, it emphasizes the importance of not retaliating and instead seeking justice and mercy.