Numbers 15:30 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

Doeth ought presumptuously, х bªyaad (H3027) raamaah (H7411), with a high or uplifted hand] - i:e., knowingly, willfully, obstinately. In this sense the phraseology occurs, Exodus 14:8; Leviticus 26:21; Psalms 19:13.

The same reproacheth the Lord - sets him at open defiance, and dishonours His majesty.

Numbers 15:30

30 But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously,c whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.