Numbers 15:31

“Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him.”

"Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him." - Numbers 15:31
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What does Numbers 15:31 mean?

Numbers 15:31 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Because he hath despised the word of the Lord, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Numbers that…

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The Weight of Despising the Word: A Call to Reverence

**Introduction** The verse from Numbers 15:31, as stated in the King James Version, reads: "Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him." This passage serves as a stark…

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A Prayer for Redemption and Understanding in the Shadow of Disobedience

O Lord God Almighty, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before You with a heart humbled by the weight of Your Word and the seriousness of Your commandments. You are, indeed, a God of justice and mercy, who calls us to live according to Your statutes. As we reflect…

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