Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the LORD said to Moses, “The man must die. The whole assembly must stone him outside the camp.” New Living Translation Then the LORD said to Moses, “The man must be put to death! The whole community must stone him outside the camp.” English Standard Version And the LORD said to Moses, “The man shall be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.” Berean Standard Bible And the LORD said to Moses, “The man must surely be put to death. The whole congregation is to stone him outside the camp.” Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Moses, “The man must surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside of the camp.” King James Bible And the LORD said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp. New King James Version Then the LORD said to Moses, “The man must surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.” New American Standard Bible Then the LORD said to Moses, “The man must be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.” NASB 1995 Then the LORD said to Moses, “The man shall surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.” NASB 1977 Then the LORD said to Moses, “The man shall surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Yahweh said to Moses, “The man shall surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.” Amplified Bible Then the LORD said to Moses, “The man shall certainly be put to death. All the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.” Berean Annotated Bible And the LORD {YHWH} said to Moses (drawn out), “The man must surely be put to death. The whole congregation is to stone him outside the camp. Christian Standard Bible Then the LORD told Moses, “The man is to be put to death. The entire community is to stone him outside the camp.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the LORD told Moses, “The man is to be put to death. The entire community is to stone him outside the camp.” American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Moses, The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp. Contemporary English Version Then the LORD said to Moses, "Tell the people to take that man outside the camp and stone him to death!" English Revised Version And the LORD said unto Moses, The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the LORD said to Moses, "This man must be put to death. The whole community must take him outside the camp and stone him." Good News Translation Then the LORD said to Moses, "The man must be put to death; the whole community is to stone him to death outside the camp." International Standard Version Then the LORD told Moses, "The man is certainly to die. The entire community is to stone him to death outside the camp." NET Bible Then the LORD said to Moses, "The man must surely be put to death; the whole community must stone him with stones outside the camp." New Heart English Bible The LORD said to Moses, "The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside of the camp." Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD said to Moses, The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the LORD said to Moses, “The man must surely be put to death. The whole congregation is to stone him outside the camp.” World English Bible Yahweh said to Moses, “The man shall surely be put to death. All the congregation shall stone him with stones outside of the camp.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH says to Moses, “The man is certainly put to death [by] all the congregation stoning him with stones at the outside of the camp.” Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Moses, “The man must surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside of the camp.” Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'The man is certainly put to death, all the company stoning him with stones, at the outside of the camp.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will say to Moses, Dying, the man shall die: all the assembly stoned him with stones without the camp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord said to Moses: Let that man die, let all the multitude stone him without the camp. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord said to Moses, “Let that man be put to death; let the entire crowd crush him with stones, outside the camp.” New American Bible Then the LORD said to Moses: This man shall be put to death; let the whole community stone him outside the camp. New Revised Standard Version Then the LORD said to Moses, “The man shall be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him outside the camp.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD said to Moses, The man shall be surely put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe: “The man to be killed will be killed; all of the assembly shall certainly stone him with stones outside of the camp.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD said unto Moses: 'The man shall surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, Let the man be by all means put to death: do ye all the congregation, stone him with stones. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Sabbath-Breaker Stoned…34and because it had not been declared what should be done to him, they placed him in custody. 35And the LORD said to Moses, “The man must surely be put to death. The whole congregation is to stone him outside the camp.” 36So the whole congregation took the man outside the camp and stoned him to death, as the LORD had commanded Moses.… Cross References And the LORD said to Moses, Exodus 4:19 Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.” Exodus 6:13 Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them a charge concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. Leviticus 1:1 Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, “The man must surely be put to death. Exodus 31:14 Keep the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Anyone who profanes it must surely be put to death. Whoever does any work on that day must be cut off from among his people. Exodus 35:2 For six days work may be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a Sabbath of complete rest to the LORD. Whoever does any work on that day must be put to death. Leviticus 24:16 Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death. The whole congregation is to stone him Leviticus 24:14 “Take the blasphemer outside the camp, and have all who heard him lay their hands on his head; then have the whole assembly stone him. Deuteronomy 13:10 Stone him to death for trying to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Joshua 7:25 “Why have you brought this trouble upon us?” said Joshua. “Today the LORD will bring trouble upon you!” And all Israel stoned him to death. Then they stoned the others and burned their bodies. outside the camp.” Leviticus 24:23 Then Moses spoke to the Israelites, and they took the blasphemer outside the camp and stoned him. So the Israelites did as the LORD had commanded Moses. Hebrews 13:12-13 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood. / Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore. Leviticus 4:12 all the rest of the bull—he must take outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place where the ashes are poured out, and there he must burn it on a wood fire on the ash heap. Leviticus 24:10-23 Now the son of an Israelite mother and an Egyptian father went out among the Israelites, and a fight broke out in the camp between him and an Israelite. / The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name with a curse. So they brought him to Moses. (His mother’s name was Shelomith daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.) / They placed him in custody until the will of the LORD should be made clear to them. … Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox or donkey or any of your livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest as you do. … Deuteronomy 17:2-7 If a man or woman among you in one of the towns that the LORD your God gives you is found doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God by transgressing His covenant / and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden— / and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel, … Nehemiah 13:15-18 In those days I saw people in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath and bringing in grain and loading it on donkeys, along with wine, grapes, and figs. All kinds of goods were being brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. So I warned them against selling food on that day. / Additionally, men of Tyre who lived there were importing fish and all kinds of merchandise and selling them on the Sabbath to the people of Judah in Jerusalem. / Then I rebuked the nobles of Judah and asked, “What is this evil you are doing—profaning the Sabbath day? … Treasury of Scripture And the LORD said to Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp. the man Exodus 31:14,15 Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people… stone him Leviticus 24:14,23 Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him… 1 Kings 21:13 And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died. Acts 7:58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. Jump to Previous Assembly Camp Company Congregation Death Die Stone Stoned Stones Stoning Surely Tent-Circle WholeJump to Next Assembly Camp Company Congregation Death Die Stone Stoned Stones Stoning Surely Tent-Circle WholeNumbers 15 1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering14. The stranger is under the same law 17. The law of the first of the dough 22. The sacrifice for sins of ignorance 30. The punishment of presumption 32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned 37. The law of tassels And the LORD said to Moses This phrase indicates direct divine communication, a common occurrence in the Pentateuch where God speaks to Moses as the leader of Israel. It underscores Moses' role as a mediator between God and the people. This divine instruction reflects the theocratic nature of Israel's governance, where God's law is supreme. The man must surely be put to death The whole congregation is to stone him outside the camp Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe sovereign God of Israel, who gives the command regarding the punishment for breaking the Sabbath. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who receives God's command and communicates it to the people. 3. The Man An unnamed individual who violated the Sabbath by gathering wood, thus breaking God's commandment. 4. The Congregation The assembly of the Israelites who are instructed to carry out the punishment. 5. Outside the Camp The designated place for carrying out the execution, symbolizing the removal of sin from the community. Teaching Points The Sanctity of the SabbathThe Sabbath is a holy day set apart by God, and its observance is a sign of the covenant between God and His people. Violating it was a serious offense, reflecting the importance of obedience to God's commands. The Seriousness of Sin The punishment for gathering wood on the Sabbath may seem severe, but it underscores the seriousness with which God views sin and disobedience. It serves as a reminder of the need for holiness and reverence for God's laws. Community Responsibility The entire congregation was involved in carrying out the punishment, indicating that maintaining holiness was a communal responsibility. This principle can be applied today in how the church addresses sin within its community. God's Justice and Mercy While the punishment was severe, it reflects God's justice. However, through Christ, we see the fulfillment of the law and the extension of God's mercy, offering forgiveness and grace. The Role of Leadership Moses' role in communicating and enforcing God's command highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding and maintaining the spiritual health of a community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 15:35?2. Why was the man in Numbers 15:35 commanded to be stoned to death? 3. How does Numbers 15:35 emphasize the importance of obeying God's commandments? 4. What does Numbers 15:35 teach about the seriousness of Sabbath observance? 5. How can we apply the principle of obedience from Numbers 15:35 today? 6. How does Numbers 15:35 connect with Jesus' teachings on the Sabbath? 7. Why does Numbers 15:35 prescribe death for gathering sticks on the Sabbath? 8. How does Numbers 15:35 align with the concept of a loving God? 9. What historical context explains the severity of Numbers 15:35? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 15? 11. Who was Korah in the Bible? 12. Why does Exodus 20:8-11 mandate strict Sabbath observance, yet elsewhere in Scripture (e.g., Numbers 15:32-36) the penalty for Sabbath-breaking appears more severe? 13. Jeremiah 35:14 - Why does this narrative emphasize the Rechabites' obedience as exceptional, when the broader biblical context frequently speaks of faithful believers? 14. Who was Caleb in the Bible? What Does Numbers 15:35 Mean And the LORD said to MosesGod Himself speaks; this is not Moses’ opinion but a direct, unmistakable command from the covenant-making Lord. That alone settles the matter for every believer who trusts the Bible’s authority. • Repeated pattern: “The LORD spoke to Moses” appears all through the Pentateuch (e.g., Exodus 24:12; Numbers 12:8). It reminds us that “no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation” (2 Peter 1:21). • The scene follows the discovery of a man gathering sticks on the Sabbath (Numbers 15:32-34). God’s answer will clear up any doubt about how seriously He takes His word—especially the Sabbath command first laid down in Exodus 20:8-11. “The man must surely be put to death.” Sin’s penalty is literal and severe because God is holy. • Earlier, the Lord warned, “Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must surely be put to death” (Exodus 31:15; also 35:2). The sentence in Numbers 15 is the faithful, consistent application of that statute. • The harshness underlines a truth later stated in Romans 6:23: “The wages of sin is death.” Physical execution in Israel foreshadows the eternal judgment all sin earns. • Grace is never cheap; it is only seen clearly when the cost of breaking God’s law is faced honestly (Galatians 3:24). “The whole congregation is to stone him” Judgment involves the community, not a lone vigilante. • Deuteronomy 17:6-7 requires “two or three witnesses” and commands that “the hands of the witnesses shall be the first against him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people”. Corporate participation makes sure the verdict is verified and shared. • Stoning was public, decisive, and preventive. It proclaimed, “As a community we will not tolerate rebellion” (cf. Deuteronomy 13:11). • New-Testament believers see a parallel in church discipline—still a corporate act, though now spiritual rather than judicial (Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 5:4-5). “outside the camp.” The place of execution reinforced separation from sin. • Leviticus 24:14 uses the same wording when a blasphemer is punished: take him “outside the camp” before stoning. Anything unclean or rebellious was removed from the center of worship (Numbers 5:2-3). • The location also previews Christ’s work: “And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to sanctify the people by His own blood” (Hebrews 13:12). Our Savior bore the curse in the very place of exclusion so that we could be brought in. • For Israel, the camp symbolized God’s dwelling (Exodus 25:8). To be put out was to be cut off from blessing—a solemn warning that sin separates. summary Numbers 15:35 gives God’s direct verdict on Sabbath breaking: death by stoning, carried out by the whole congregation, outside the camp. Each phrase drives home a lesson: God’s word is final; sin is deadly; covenant community must uphold holiness; and separation from God’s presence is the ultimate cost. The verse magnifies divine justice while pointing ahead to Christ, who would endure the penalty “outside the camp” so repentant sinners could forever rest in Him. Verse 35. - Without the camp. That it might not be defiled (cf. Acts 7:58, and Hebrews 13:12).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the LORDיְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver “The man הָאִ֑ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person must surely be put to death. מ֥וֹת (mō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 4191: To die, to kill The entire כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every congregation הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage is to stone רָג֨וֹם (rā·ḡō·wm) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7275: To cast together, to lapidate him אֹת֤וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case outside מִח֖וּץ (mi·ḥūṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors the camp.” לַֽמַּחֲנֶֽה׃ (lam·ma·ḥă·neh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army Links Numbers 15:35 NIVNumbers 15:35 NLT Numbers 15:35 ESV Numbers 15:35 NASB Numbers 15:35 KJV Numbers 15:35 BibleApps.com Numbers 15:35 Biblia Paralela Numbers 15:35 Chinese Bible Numbers 15:35 French Bible Numbers 15:35 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 15:35 Yahweh said to Moses The man shall (Nu Num.) |
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