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But if the manslayer shall at any time go beyond the border of his city of refuge, where he flees,
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Abiding in Christ
Commentators explain that the city of refuge is a powerful symbol of Christ. Just as the manslayer was only safe while remaining within the city's borders, a believer's spiritual safety is found exclusively by 'abiding' in Christ and relying on His atoning work. To leave the refuge was to forfeit protection, illustrating that there is no salvation outside of Him.
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19th Century
Anglican
But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city ... — As the bodily safety of the Israelite who h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city of his refuge Whic…
Presbyterian
To show plainly the abhorrence of murder, and to provide more effectively for the punishment of the murderer, the nearest relation of the deceased,…
