Numbers 35:29 Meaning and Explanation
“So these things shall be for a statute of judgment unto you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →These refugee laws apply to all future generations and all places where Israel dwells.
The Context of Numbers 35:29
The refuge law is permanent and universal among Israelites.
What Does Numbers 35:29 Mean?
The word 'statute' establishes permanent law, not temporary rules. The justice system for unintentional killing endures as long as Israel exists. Each generation must maintain the refuge cities.
The phrase 'throughout your generations in all your dwellings' spans both time and space. Whether in Canaan or exile, whenever Israel settles, this law governs relations between slayer and avenger.
Numbers 35:29 in the Original Language
statute (חֻקַּת, chukkat) — a law or decree, often used of rules with permanent, binding force.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 35:29
What does Numbers 35:29 mean?
These refugee laws apply to all future generations and all places where Israel dwells.
What is the context of Numbers 35:29?
The refuge law is permanent and universal among Israelites.