Numbers 15:30 Meaning
But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.
Context Explained
28And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that sinneth ignorantly, when he sinneth by ignorance before the LORD, to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.
29Ye shall have one law for him that sinneth through ignorance, both for him that is born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them.
30But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.
31Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him.
32And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 10:26
Both verses emphasize the seriousness of willful sin and the consequences that follow.
Ezekiel 18:30
This verse calls for repentance and turning from sin, similar to the warning in Numbers.
Galatians 6:7
This verse reflects the principle that one reaps what they sow, aligning with the judgment in Numbers.
Source: Numbers 15:30