Numbers 35:27
Numbers 35:27 Meaning and Explanation
“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 (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The avenger may kill the slayer outside the refuge city without legal guilt.
The Context of Numbers 35:27
Killing outside refuge-city boundaries is lawful for the blood-avenger.
What Does Numbers 35:27 Mean?
Once the slayer leaves the refuge city, the protection ceases. The avenger, meeting the slayer outside these boundaries, may execute him without legal recourse. The law treats this as lawful justice, not murder.
This provision removes the avenger's liability. The slayer brought death upon himself by violating the refuge boundaries. The avenger acts within legal authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 35:27
What does Numbers 35:27 mean?
The avenger may kill the slayer outside the refuge city without legal guilt.
What is the context of Numbers 35:27?
Killing outside refuge-city boundaries is lawful for the blood-avenger.