Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “For the unclean person, put some ashes from the burned purification offering into a jar and pour fresh water over them. New Living Translation “To remove the defilement, put some of the ashes from the burnt purification offering in a jar, and pour fresh water over them. English Standard Version For the unclean they shall take some ashes of the burnt sin offering, and fresh water shall be added in a vessel. Berean Standard Bible For the purification of the unclean person, take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering, put them in a jar, and pour fresh water over them. King James Bible And for an unclean person they shall take of the ashes of the burnt heifer of purification for sin, and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel: New King James Version ‘And for an unclean person they shall take some of the ashes of the heifer burnt for purification from sin, and running water shall be put on them in a vessel. New American Standard Bible Then for the unclean person they shall take some of the ashes of the burnt purification from sin and running water shall be added to them in a container. NASB 1995 Then for the unclean person they shall take some of the ashes of the burnt purification from sin and flowing water shall be added to them in a vessel. NASB 1977 ‘Then for the unclean person they shall take some of the ashes of the burnt purification from sin and flowing water shall be added to them in a vessel. Legacy Standard Bible Then for the unclean person they shall take some of the ashes of the burnt purification from sin and flowing water shall be added to them in a vessel. Amplified Bible Then for the unclean person they shall take some of the ashes of the heifer burnt for the purification from sin, and running water shall be added to them in a container. Christian Standard Bible For the purification of the unclean person, they are to take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering, put them in a jar, and add fresh water to them. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the purification of the unclean person, they are to take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering, put them in a jar, and add fresh water to them. American Standard Version And for the unclean they shall take of the ashes of the burning of the sin-offering; and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel: English Revised Version And for the unclean they shall take of the ashes of the burning of the sin offering, and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel: GOD'S WORD® Translation "[This is what you must do] for people who become unclean from touching a dead body. Put some of the ashes from the red cow that was burned as an offering for sin into a container. Then pour fresh water on them. Good News Translation To remove the uncleanness, some ashes from the red cow which was burned to remove sin shall be taken and put in a pot, and fresh water added. International Standard Version "Now as for the unclean, they are to take ashes from the burning sin offering, and pour running water on it inside a vessel. Majority Standard Bible For the purification of the unclean person, take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering, put them in a jar, and pour fresh water over them. NET Bible "'For a ceremonially unclean person you must take some of the ashes of the heifer burnt for purification from sin and pour fresh running water over them in a vessel. New Heart English Bible "For the unclean they shall take of the ashes of the burning of the sin offering; and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel: Webster's Bible Translation And for an unclean person they shall take of the ashes of the burnt heifer of purification for sin, and running water shall be put to it in a vessel: World English Bible “For the unclean, they shall take of the ashes of the burning of the sin offering; and running water shall be poured on them in a vessel. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand for the unclean person they have taken from the ashes of the burning of the [cow], and he has put running water over it into a vessel; Young's Literal Translation and they have taken for the unclean person of the ashes of the burning of the cleansing, and he hath put upon it running water unto a vessel; Smith's Literal Translation And they took for the unclean from the dust of the burning of sin, and living water was given upon it into a vessel: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall take of the ashes of the burning and of the sin offering, and shall pour living waters upon them into a vessel. Catholic Public Domain Version And they shall take some of the ashes from the burning and the sin offering, and they shall pour living waters over them into a vessel. New American Bible For anyone who is thus unclean, ashes shall be taken from the burnt purification offering, and spring water will be poured on them from a vessel. New Revised Standard Version For the unclean they shall take some ashes of the burnt purification offering, and running water shall be added in a vessel; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd for an unclean person they shall take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering and shall pour running water into it in a vessel; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall take for him who is defiled from the dust of the burning of sin and they will cast living water on it over a vessel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And for the unclean they shall take of the ashes of the burning of the purification from sin, and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall take for the unclean of the burnt ashes of purification, and they shall pour upon them running water into a vessel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Purification of the Unclean…16Anyone in the open field who touches someone who has been killed by the sword or has died of natural causes, or anyone who touches a human bone or a grave, will be unclean for seven days. 17For the purification of the unclean person, take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering, put them in a jar, and pour fresh water over them. 18Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to take some hyssop, dip it in the water, and sprinkle the tent, all the furnishings, and the people who were there. He is also to sprinkle the one who touched a bone, a grave, or a person who has died or been slain.… Cross References Hebrews 9:13-14 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! Psalm 51:7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Ezekiel 36:25 I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Isaiah 1:16 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! Leviticus 14:5-7 Then the priest shall command that one of the birds be slaughtered over fresh water in a clay pot. / And he is to take the live bird together with the cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop, and dip them into the blood of the bird that was slaughtered over the fresh water. / Seven times he shall sprinkle the one to be cleansed of the skin disease. Then he shall pronounce him clean and release the live bird into the open field. John 19:34 Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out. 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. Zechariah 13:1 “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity. Revelation 7:14 “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Leviticus 15:13 When the man has been cleansed from his discharge, he must count off seven days for his cleansing, wash his clothes, and bathe himself in fresh water, and he shall be clean. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Jeremiah 33:8 And I will cleanse them from all the iniquity they have committed against Me, and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against Me. Ephesians 5:26 to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 2 Kings 5:10 Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” Treasury of Scripture And for an unclean person they shall take of the ashes of the burnt heifer of purification for sin, and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel: ashes. Numbers 19:9 And a man that is clean shall gather up the ashes of the heifer, and lay them up without the camp in a clean place, and it shall be kept for the congregation of the children of Israel for a water of separation: it is a purification for sin. running water shall be put thereto. Genesis 26:19 And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water. Song of Solomon 4:15 A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon. John 4:10,11 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water… Jump to Previous Added Ashes Burned Burning Burnt Cleansing Dust Heifer Jar Offering Pour Purification Running Sin Thereon Thereto Vessel WaterJump to Next Added Ashes Burned Burning Burnt Cleansing Dust Heifer Jar Offering Pour Purification Running Sin Thereon Thereto Vessel WaterNumbers 19 1. The water of separation made of the ashes of a red heifer11. The law for the use of it in purification of the unclean For the purification of the unclean person In the context of ancient Israel, ceremonial cleanliness was crucial for maintaining a relationship with God and participating in community worship. The unclean person here refers to someone who has come into contact with a dead body, which was considered a major source of impurity. This purification process underscores the importance of holiness and separation from death, which is seen as the ultimate consequence of sin. The concept of purification is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to be cleansed from sin through the blood of Christ (1 John 1:7). take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering put them in a jar and pour fresh water over them Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe people of God who received the laws and instructions for purification. 2. Moses and Aaron Leaders of the Israelites who conveyed God's laws and instructions. 3. The Red Heifer A special sacrificial animal whose ashes were used for purification. 4. The Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where sacrifices and rituals were performed. 5. The Unclean Person An individual who had become ceremonially unclean and required purification. Teaching Points The Importance of PurityGod values both physical and spiritual purity. The ritual of using ashes and water symbolizes the need for cleansing from sin and impurity. Symbolism of Water and Ashes The combination of ashes and fresh water represents the cleansing power of God. Just as water cleanses physically, God's provision cleanses spiritually. Foreshadowing Christ's Sacrifice The ritual points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, whose blood purifies us from all sin, fulfilling the law's requirements. Community Responsibility The community played a role in maintaining purity, reflecting the importance of accountability and support in the body of Christ. Continuous Need for Cleansing Just as the Israelites needed regular purification, believers must continually seek spiritual cleansing through repentance and faith in Christ.(17) of the ashes of the burnt heifer of purification for sin.--Better, of the ashes of the burnt sin-offering; literally, of the burning of the sin-offering.Verse 17. - Running water. Septuagint, ὕδωρ ζῶν (cf. Leviticus 14:5; John 4:10). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [For the purification] of the unclean person,לַטָּמֵ֔א (laṭ·ṭā·mê) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2931: Unclean take וְלָֽקְחוּ֙ (wə·lā·qə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3947: To take some of the ashes מֵעֲפַ֖ר (mê·‘ă·p̄ar) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6083: Dust, clay, earth, mud of the burnt purification שְׂרֵפַ֣ת (śə·rê·p̄aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8316: Cremation offering, הַֽחַטָּ֑את (ha·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender put וְנָתַ֥ן (wə·nā·ṯan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set them in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to a jar, כֶּֽלִי׃ (ke·lî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus and pour fresh running חַיִּ֖ים (ḥay·yîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life water מַ֥יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen over them. עָלָ֛יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Numbers 19:17 NIVNumbers 19:17 NLT Numbers 19:17 ESV Numbers 19:17 NASB Numbers 19:17 KJV Numbers 19:17 BibleApps.com Numbers 19:17 Biblia Paralela Numbers 19:17 Chinese Bible Numbers 19:17 French Bible Numbers 19:17 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 19:17 For the unclean they shall take (Nu Num.) |
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