Numbers 15:34

What does Numbers 15:34 mean?

A plain-English look at Numbers 15:34 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they put him in ward, because it had not been declared what should be done to him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they put him in ward, because it was not declared what should be done to him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they put him in ward, because it had not been declared what should be done to him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they had him shut up, because they had no directions about what was to be done with him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they place him in ward, for it <FI>is<Fi> not explained what is <FI>to be<Fi> done to him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they put him into prison, not knowing what they should do with him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they put him in custody, for it was not declared what should be done to him.

Context

v.33And they that found him gathering sticks brought him unto Moses and Aaron, and unto all the congregation.

v.34This passage

v.35And Jehovah said unto Moses, The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Numbers 9:8

    And Moses said unto them, Stay ye, that I may hear what Jehovah will command concerning you.

  • Leviticus 24:12

    And they put him in ward, that it might be declared unto them at the mouth of Jehovah.

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