‘And you shall not take ransom for him who has fled to his city of refuge, that he may return to live in the land before the death of the priest.Legacy Standard Bible And you shall not take ransom for him who has fled to his city of refuge, that he may return to live in the ...
12 and the field of the city and its villages they have given to Caleb son of Jephunneh for his possession. 13 And to the sons of Aaron the priest they have given the city of refuge [for] the man-slayer, Hebron and its suburbs, and Libnah and its suburbs, 14 and Jattir and ...
(Isaiah 2:2;Micah 4:1). No image could so vividly set forth the calling of the Church of Christ as a visible society. For good or for evil, it could not fail to be prominent in the world's history, a city of refuge for the weary, or open to the attacks of the invader. . ....
Then her place of refuge[a] would not be destroyed, nor all my punishments come upon[b] her.But they were still eager to act corruptly in all they did.8 Therefore wait for me,” declares the Lord, “for the day I will stand up to testify.[c]I have decided to assemble the ...
Until the teaching and spirit of Jesus had suggested, even among men who had no faith in his Name, some thought and consideration for the helpless sufferers of humanity, neither hospital, nor home, nor asylum existed where these unhappy ones could find a refuge. In these gloomy tombs hollowe...
There are a few theories as to how NO8DO became the symbol of Seville, but the more exciting version starts with a battle. In the late 1200s, the son of King Alfonso X tried to usurp his father’s throne, forcing the king to take refuge in Seville. As a thank you to the city ...
‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof....
them—an emptiness that can only be filled by the unconditional love of God. The temporary relief that addiction offers is a false refuge, trapping individuals in a vicious cycle of highs and lows. However, Christ’s love offers a true refuge, one that provides lasting peace and restoration....
Numbers 351. Forty-eight cities for the Levites, with their suburbs, and measure thereof6. Six of them are to be cities of refuge9. The laws of murder and manslaughter31. No satisfaction for murderBerean Study BibleYou are to measureThe directive to "measure" indicates a precise and inte...
This context emphasizes the gravity of the situation and the extent of God's mercy. I will spareThe Hebrew root "חָסָה" (chasa) for "spare" conveys the idea of showing mercy or providing refuge. This reflects God's character as compassionate and willing to withhold judgment ...