Numbers 35:31 · KJV
"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."
King James Version
What does Numbers 35:31 mean? →Passage Context
29So these things shall be for a statute of judgment unto you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.
30Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.
31Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.
32And ye shall take no satisfaction for him that is fled to the city of his refuge, that he should come again to dwell in the land, until the death of the priest.
33So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean to you that some actions cannot be undone?
2
How do you balance justice and mercy in your life?
3
When have you had to confront moral dilemmas regarding right and wrong?
Life Application
morality
Reflect on your own moral compass and how it guides your decisions. Consider the impact of your actions on others.
integrity
Commit to living with integrity and honesty, recognizing the weight of your choices.
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