Numbers 15:31-33

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

³¹ Because he has despised the word of the Lord, and has broken his commandment, that person shall be utterly cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him.”

Penalty for Violating the Sabbath

³² While the people of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering sticks on the sabbath day. ³³ And those who found him gathering sticks brought him to Moses and Aaron, and to all the congregation.