Numbers 35:19
Numbers 35:19 Meaning and Explanation
“The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The blood-avenger may execute a convicted murderer without restraint.
The Context of Numbers 35:19
The blood-avenger carries out the death sentence for convicted murderers.
What Does Numbers 35:19 Mean?
Once the congregation has judged a person guilty of murder, the avenger (the slain person's nearest relative) has the legal right and duty to execute the sentence. This is justice, not vendetta.
The role of the avenger is transformed from personal vengeance into judicial execution. Only after conviction can the avenger act, giving the law supremacy over individual rage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 35:19
What does Numbers 35:19 mean?
The blood-avenger may execute a convicted murderer without restraint.
What is the context of Numbers 35:19?
The blood-avenger carries out the death sentence for convicted murderers.