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Cross-References — Numbers 35

5 pairs

  1. Numbers 35:6referencesJoshua 20:2-3

    Numbers 35:6 introduces the concept of cities of refuge, which is further detailed in Joshua 20:2-3, where God instructs Joshua to establish these cities for those who accidentally kill someone.

    Thematic focusCities of Refuge, Mercy, Justice.

  2. Numbers 35:12referencesDeuteronomy 19:4-6

    Numbers 35:12 discusses the purpose of the cities of refuge as a place of protection from the avenger of blood, which is elaborated in Deuteronomy 19:4-6, explaining the conditions under which someone may flee to these cities.

    Thematic focusProtection, Justice, Law.

  3. Numbers 35:19referencesGenesis 9:6

    Numbers 35:19 states that the avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death, which aligns with the principle in Genesis 9:6 that whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed.

    Thematic focusJustice, Retribution, Sanctity of Life.

  4. Numbers 35:33referencesLeviticus 18:25

    Numbers 35:33 emphasizes that bloodshed pollutes the land, a concept also found in Leviticus 18:25, where the land is described as being defiled by the sins of its inhabitants.

    Thematic focusPurity, Land, Sin.

  5. Numbers 35:34referencesEzekiel 36:17-18

    Numbers 35:34 warns against defiling the land where God dwells among the Israelites, which is echoed in Ezekiel 36:17-18, where God speaks of the defilement of the land by the people’s actions.

    Thematic focusHoliness, Presence of God, Consecration.

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