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Numbers 35:12
New Catholic Bible
Numbers 35:12
New Catholic Bible
12 These will be cities of refuge from the kinsman avenger[a] so that the killer will not die until he has received judgment before the assembly.
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- Numbers 35:12 The avenger (Hebrew, goel) is the closest relative of the victim; it is up to him to see justice done (see v. 19; Gen 4:15; 9:6; Deut 19:12; 2 Sam 14:11). He is also the authorized protector of his relatives; in particular, he must prevent the alienation of their properties (see Lev 25:23-25; Ru 4:3ff). By extension, God will be called “the goel of Israel” (Ps 18:14; Isa 41:14; Jer 50:34). A goel is basically a protector.
Numbers 35:12
King James Version
Numbers 35:12
King James Version
12 And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.
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Numbers 35:12
New International Version
Numbers 35:12
New International Version
12 They will be places of refuge from the avenger,(A) so that anyone accused of murder(B) may not die before they stand trial before the assembly.(C)
Numbers 35:12
English Standard Version
Numbers 35:12
English Standard Version
12 The cities shall be for you a refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer may not die until he stands before the congregation for judgment.
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