Numbers 15:35 Meaning and Explanation
“And the LORD said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp.”
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Read Full Chapter →The LORD commands Moses that the Sabbath-breaker shall be executed by the entire congregation, by stoning outside the camp.
The Context of Numbers 15:35
God commands the execution of the Sabbath-breaker as judgment for presumptuous sin.
What Does Numbers 15:35 Mean?
God's judgment is swift and definitive: death is the consequence of deliberate Sabbath violation. The method—stoning by 'all the congregation'—makes the entire people participants in executing God's judgment, not merely the leaders.
The phrase 'without the camp' indicates the execution occurs outside the community's dwelling, physically separating the violator from the people and emphasizing his complete removal from covenant community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:35
What does Numbers 15:35 mean?
The LORD commands Moses that the Sabbath-breaker shall be executed by the entire congregation, by stoning outside the camp.
What is the context of Numbers 15:35?
God commands the execution of the Sabbath-breaker as judgment for presumptuous sin.