Numbers 35:27 · KJV
"And the revenger of blood find him without the borders of the city of his refuge, and the revenger of blood kill the slayer; he shall not be guilty of blood:"
King James Version
What does Numbers 35:27 mean? →Passage Context
25And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it unto the death of the high priest, which was anointed with the holy oil.
26But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city of his refuge, whither he was fled;
27And the revenger of blood find him without the borders of the city of his refuge, and the revenger of blood kill the slayer; he shall not be guilty of blood:
28Because he should have remained in the city of his refuge until the death of the high priest: but after the death of the high priest the slayer shall return into the land of his possession.
29So these things shall be for a statute of judgment unto you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you deal with feelings of revenge?
2
What does it mean to you to forgive someone who has wronged you?
3
When have you felt the weight of justice or injustice in your life?
Life Application
forgiveness
Consider how you can break the cycle of revenge in your own life by choosing forgiveness and reconciliation.
peace
Reflect on ways to promote peace in your relationships, especially when conflicts arise.
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