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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/35.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/35.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220&#8217But if the accused ever goes outside the limits of the city of refuge to which they fled<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/35.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“But if the slayer ever leaves the limits of the city of refuge,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But if the manslayer shall at any time go beyond the boundaries of his city of refuge to which he fled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if the manslayer ever goes outside the limits of the city of refuge to which he fled<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city of his refuge, whither he was fled;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But if the manslayer at any time goes outside the limits of the city of refuge where he fled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if at any time he goes beyond the border of his city of refuge to which he flees,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216But if the manslayer at any time goes beyond the border of his city of refuge to which he may flee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘But if the manslayer shall at any time go beyond the border of his city of refuge to which he may flee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But if the manslayer at any time goes beyond the border of his city of refuge to which he may flee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But if at any time the one guilty of manslaughter comes outside the border of his city of refuge to which he fled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“If the one who kills someone ever goes outside the border of the city of refuge he fled to,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If the one who kills someone ever goes outside the border of the city of refuge he fled to, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But if the manslayer shall at any time go beyond the border of his city of refuge, whither he fleeth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But if you ever leave the Safe Town <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But if the manslayer shall at any time go beyond the border of his city of refuge, whither he fleeth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"But don't go outside the city of refuge you fled to.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you leave the city of refuge to which you have escaped <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But if the inadvertent killer leaves the town of refuge where he had fled <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if the manslayer ever goes outside the limits of the city of refuge to which he fled<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But if the slayer at any time goes outside the boundary of the town to which he had fled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"'But if the manslayer shall at any time go beyond the border of his city of refuge, where he flees,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city of his refuge, whither he had fled;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“‘But if the man slayer shall at any time go beyond the border of his city of refuge where he flees, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And if the manslayer indeed goes out [from] the border of the city of his refuge to where he flees,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And if the man-slayer at all go out from the border of the city of his refuge whither he fleeth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if going out the slayer shall go out of the boundary of the city of his refuge where he shall flee there;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If the murderer be found without the limits of the cities that are appointed for the banished, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />If the one who has killed has been found beyond the limits of the cities which have been assigned to the exiled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If the homicide leaves at all the bounds of the city of asylum to which flight had been made,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But if the slayer shall at any time go outside the bounds of the original city of refuge,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But if the slayer shall at any time go outside the bounds of the city of his refuge, to which he has fled;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if a killer will come forth outside of the borders of the city of refuge to which he fled;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But if the manslayer shall at any time go beyond the border of his city of refuge, whither he fleeth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But if the slayer should in any wise go out beyond the bounds of the city whither he fled for refuge,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/35-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=10942" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/35.htm">Six Cities of Refuge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>The assembly is to protect the manslayer from the hand of the avenger of blood. Then the assembly will return him to the city of refuge to which he fled, and he must live there until the death of the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/7523.htm" title="7523: hā·rō·ṣê·aḥ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To murder, slay. A primitive root; properly, to dash in pieces, i.e. Kill, especially to murder.">the manslayer</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣō (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">ever goes outside</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yê·ṣê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇūl (N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">the limits</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">of the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/4733.htm" title="4733: miq·lā·ṭōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Refuge, asylum. From qalat in the sense of taking in; an asylum.">of refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: yā·nūs (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">to which he fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām·māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence."></a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>and the avenger of blood finds him outside of his city of refuge and kills him, then the avenger will not be guilty of bloodshed…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/20-6.htm">Joshua 20:6</a></span><br />He is to stay in that city until he stands trial before the assembly and until the death of the high priest serving at that time. Then the manslayer may return to his own home in the city from which he fled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-11.htm">Deuteronomy 19:11-13</a></span><br />If, however, a man hates his neighbor and lies in wait, attacks him and kills him, and then flees to one of these cities, / the elders of his city must send for him, bring him back, and hand him over to the avenger of blood to die. / You must show him no pity. You are to purge from Israel the guilt of shedding innocent blood, that it may go well with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Exodus 21:14</a></span><br />But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-34</a></span><br />When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-17.htm">Leviticus 24:17</a></span><br />And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a></span><br />Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-29.htm">Acts 7:29</a></span><br />At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13</a></span><br />As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.’ But my hand will never be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a></span><br />When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a></span><br />But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Matthew 5:21-22</a></span><br />You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Romans 13:4</a></span><br />For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a></span><br />Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4</a></span><br />Let my fugitives stay with you; be a refuge for Moab from the destroyer.” When the oppressor has gone, destruction has ceased, and the oppressors have vanished from the land,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city of his refuge, where he was fled;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/numbers/34-11.htm">Border</a> <a href="/exodus/23-31.htm">Bounds</a> <a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">City</a> <a href="/numbers/34-12.htm">Limits</a> <a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Manslayer</a> <a href="/numbers/35-5.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/numbers/35-15.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Slayer</a> <a href="/numbers/33-39.htm">Time</a> <a href="/numbers/22-24.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/numbers/33-2.htm">Way</a> <a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Whither</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Border</a> <a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Bounds</a> <a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">City</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-3.htm">Limits</a> <a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Manslayer</a> <a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/numbers/35-28.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Slayer</a> <a href="/numbers/36-4.htm">Time</a> <a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/numbers/35-33.htm">Way</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-28.htm">Whither</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/35-1.htm">Forty-eight cities for the Levites, with their suburbs, and measure thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/35-6.htm">Six of them are to be cities of refuge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/35-9.htm">The laws of murder and manslaughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/35-31.htm">No satisfaction for murder</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/35.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/35.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But if the manslayer ever goes outside the limits of the city of refuge</b><br>The concept of cities of refuge is introduced in <a href="/numbers/35.htm">Numbers 35</a> as a provision for those who have committed unintentional manslaughter. These cities served as a sanctuary where the accused could seek asylum from the avenger of blood, a family member seeking retribution. The cities of refuge were strategically located throughout Israel to be accessible to all. The requirement for the manslayer to remain within the city limits underscores the importance of obedience to God's law and the protection it offers. This provision reflects God's justice and mercy, ensuring that the punishment fits the crime and that the innocent are protected.<p><b>to which he fled</b><br>The act of fleeing to a city of refuge symbolizes seeking God's mercy and protection. In a broader theological context, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who is our refuge and sanctuary. Just as the manslayer had to remain in the city to be safe, believers must abide in Christ to receive His protection and salvation. The cities of refuge were a temporary solution until the death of the high priest, which then allowed the manslayer to return home without fear. This parallels the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, our High Priest, whose death provides eternal refuge and reconciliation with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/manslayer.htm">Manslayer</a></b><br>An individual who has unintentionally killed another person and seeks refuge to avoid retribution.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_refuge.htm">City of Refuge</a></b><br>Designated places where individuals who committed unintentional manslaughter could seek asylum and be protected from the avenger of blood.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/avenger_of_blood.htm">Avenger of Blood</a></b><br>A family member of the deceased who seeks justice or retribution for the killing.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/limits_of_the_city.htm">Limits of the City</a></b><br>The boundaries set around the city of refuge, which the manslayer must not cross to remain protected.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_community.htm">Israelite Community</a></b><br>The broader context in which these laws were given, emphasizing justice and mercy within the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">Understanding God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>The cities of refuge illustrate God's balance of justice and mercy, providing protection for those who have sinned unintentionally.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_boundaries.htm">The Importance of Boundaries</a></b><br>Just as the manslayer must remain within the city limits to be safe, Christians are called to live within the boundaries of God's commandments for spiritual safety.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_our_refuge.htm">Christ as Our Refuge</a></b><br>The cities of refuge foreshadow Christ, who offers ultimate refuge and forgiveness for our sins. Believers are encouraged to remain in Him for protection and salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The establishment of cities of refuge highlights the community's role in upholding justice and providing mercy, a principle that applies to the church today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_leaving_refuge.htm">Consequences of Leaving Refuge</a></b><br>The manslayer's safety depended on staying within the city. Similarly, stepping outside of God's will can lead to spiritual danger.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/35.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city . . . --</span>As the bodily safety of the Israelite who had slain a man depended upon his strict observance of the law which required him to remain within the city of refuge until the death of the high priest, so in the same way the spiritual safety of the believer depends upon his exclusive reliance upon the merits and efficacy of the atoning death and righteousness of Christ, seeing that "there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we may be saved; neither is there salvation in any other" (<a href="/acts/4-12.htm" title="Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.">Acts 4:12</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/35.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Without the border of the city,</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, no doubt beyond its "suburbs." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/35-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the manslayer</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֹצֵ֑חַ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rō·ṣê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7523.htm">Strong's 7523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To dash in pieces, kill, to murder</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ever goes outside</span><br /><span class="heb">יָצֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ṣō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the limits</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּבוּל֙</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the city</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of refuge</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקְלָט֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(miq·lā·ṭōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4733.htm">Strong's 4733: </a> </span><span class="str2">Refuge, asylum</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to which he fled</span><br /><span class="heb">יָנ֖וּס</span> <span class="translit">(yā·nūs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/35-26.htm">Numbers 35:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/35-26.htm">OT Law: Numbers 35:26 But if the manslayer shall at any (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/35-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 35:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 35:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/35-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 35:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 35:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>