Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the tent of meeting. New Living Translation Eleazar will take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tabernacle. English Standard Version And Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger, and sprinkle some of its blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times. Berean Standard Bible Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting. Berean Literal Bible And Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle toward opposite the face of the Tent of Meeting some of its blood seven times. King James Bible And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood directly before the tabernacle of the congregation seven times: New King James Version and Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger, and sprinkle some of its blood seven times directly in front of the tabernacle of meeting. New American Standard Bible And Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle some of its blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times. NASB 1995 ‘Next Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle some of its blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times. NASB 1977 ‘Next Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger, and sprinkle some of its blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times. Legacy Standard Bible Next Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle some of its blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times. Amplified Bible Next Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle some of it toward the front of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle) seven times. Berean Annotated Bible Eleazar (God has helped) the priest is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting. Christian Standard Bible The priest Eleazar is to take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the tent of meeting. Holman Christian Standard Bible Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the tent of meeting. American Standard Version and Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle her blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times. Contemporary English Version He will dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times in the direction of the sacred tent. English Revised Version and Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times: GOD'S WORD® Translation The priest Eleazar will take some of the blood with his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the tent of meeting. Good News Translation Then Eleazar is to take some of its blood and with his finger sprinkle it seven times in the direction of the Tent. International Standard Version Then Eleazar the priest is to take blood from it with his finger and sprinkle the blood in front of the Tent of Meeting. NET Bible Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger, and sprinkle some of the blood seven times directly in front of the tent of meeting. New Heart English Bible And Eleazar the priest shall take of its blood with his finger, and sprinkle this blood toward the front of the Tent of Meeting seven times. Webster's Bible Translation And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood directly before the tabernacle of the congregation seven times: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEleazar the priest is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting. World English Bible Eleazar the priest shall take some of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle her blood toward the front of the Tent of Meeting seven times. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Eleazar the priest has taken of its blood with his finger, and has sprinkled [it] toward the front of the face of the Tent of Meeting from its blood seven times; Berean Literal Bible And Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle toward opposite the face of the Tent of Meeting some of its blood seven times. Young's Literal Translation 'And Eleazar the priest hath taken of its blood with his finger, and hath sprinkled over-against the front of the tent of meeting of her blood seven times; Smith's Literal Translation And Eleazar the priest took from her blood with his finger, and sprinkled before the face of the tent of appointment, from her blood seven times. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd dipping his finger in her blood, shall sprinkle it over against the door of the tabernacle seven times, Catholic Public Domain Version And dipping his finger in its blood, he shall sprinkle it seven times, opposite the door of the tabernacle. New American Bible Eleazar the priest will take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the tent of meeting. New Revised Standard Version The priest Eleazar shall take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle it seven times towards the front of the tent of meeting. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Eleazar the priest shall take some of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood towards the front of the tabernacle of the congregation seven times; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Eliazer the Priest shall take from her blood on his finger and shall sprinkle from the blood against the front of the Time Tabernacle seven times. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Eleazar shall take of her blood, and sprinkle of her blood seven times in front of the tabernacle of witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Red Heifer…3Give it to Eleazar the priest, and he will have it brought outside the camp and slaughtered in his presence. 4Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting. 5Then the heifer must be burned in his sight. Its hide, its flesh, and its blood are to be burned, along with its dung.… Cross References Eleazar the priest Numbers 20:26 Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” Numbers 20:28 After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. Numbers 4:16 Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.” is to take some of its blood on his finger Leviticus 4:6 The priest is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle some of it seven times before the LORD, in front of the veil of the sanctuary. Leviticus 4:17 and he is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD in front of the veil. Leviticus 16:14 And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat. and sprinkle it seven times Leviticus 14:7 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. Leviticus 14:27 and sprinkle with his right forefinger some of the oil in his left palm seven times before the LORD. Leviticus 14:16 dip his right forefinger into the oil in his left palm, and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. toward the front of the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 1:5 And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Exodus 29:11 And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 1:3 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. 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! Hebrews 9:19-22 For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people, / saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.” / In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. … Exodus 29:12 Take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. Leviticus 8:15 Moses slaughtered the bull, took some of the blood, and applied it with his finger to all four horns of the altar, purifying the altar. He poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it so that atonement could be made on it. Treasury of Scripture And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood directly before the tabernacle of the congregation seven times: sprinkle Leviticus 4:6,17 And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the blood seven times before the LORD, before the vail of the sanctuary… Leviticus 16:14,19 And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times… Hebrews 9:13,14 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: … Jump to Previous Blood Congregation Direction Directly Eleazar Elea'zar Meeting Priest Seven Shaking Sprinkle Sprinkled Tabernacle Tent TimesJump to Next Blood Congregation Direction Directly Eleazar Elea'zar Meeting Priest Seven Shaking Sprinkle Sprinkled Tabernacle Tent TimesNumbers 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 Eleazar the priest Eleazar, son of Aaron, was appointed as a priest, highlighting the hereditary nature of the priesthood in Israel. His role signifies continuity in the priestly line and the importance of maintaining purity and order in worship. The priesthood was central to Israel's religious life, serving as mediators between God and the people. is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting Persons / Places / Events 1. Eleazar the PriestEleazar, the son of Aaron, is the priest responsible for performing the ritual of the red heifer. His role signifies the continuation of the priestly duties after Aaron. 2. The Red Heifer A unique sacrificial animal used for purification purposes. Its ashes were used to create the water of cleansing, which purified those who were ceremonially unclean. 3. The Tent of Meeting The central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among the Israelites. It symbolizes God's holiness and the need for purification before approaching Him. 4. The Ritual of Sprinkling The act of sprinkling blood toward the Tent of Meeting signifies purification and atonement, emphasizing the seriousness of sin and the need for cleansing. 5. The Number Seven Represents completeness and perfection in the Bible, indicating the thoroughness of the purification process. Teaching Points The Necessity of PurificationThe ritual underscores the importance of being spiritually clean before approaching God. In our lives, we must seek spiritual purity through repentance and faith in Christ. The Role of the Priest Eleazar's role points to the mediating work of Christ, our High Priest, who intercedes for us and provides the ultimate purification through His sacrifice. Symbolism of Blood Blood symbolizes life and atonement. The sprinkling of blood foreshadows the sacrificial death of Jesus, whose blood cleanses us from all sin. Completeness in Christ The number seven signifies completeness. In Christ, we find complete purification and redemption, fulfilling the law's requirements. Approaching God's Presence Just as the Israelites needed purification to approach the Tent of Meeting, we must be cleansed by Christ's sacrifice to enter into God's presence. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 19:4?2. How does Numbers 19:4 illustrate the importance of priestly duties in purification? 3. What does the sprinkling of blood signify in the context of Numbers 19:4? 4. How can we connect Numbers 19:4 to Christ's sacrificial blood in the New Testament? 5. In what ways can we apply the principles of purification from Numbers 19:4 today? 6. How does Numbers 19:4 emphasize obedience to God's specific instructions for holiness? 7. Why does Numbers 19:4 emphasize the priest's role in the purification process? 8. How does Numbers 19:4 relate to the concept of ritual purity in the Bible? 9. What is the significance of the priest sprinkling blood toward the Tent of Meeting? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 19? 11. Who is the Avenger of Blood in the Bible? 12. If ancient Israelites were nomadic in the wilderness, how practical would collecting, containing, and disposing of so much blood and animal waste have been according to Leviticus 4? 13. Numbers 4:24-26 - How feasible is it that the Gershonites could manage the massive weights of curtains and tents in a desert setting? 14. How feasible is it, historically, that large numbers of animal sacrifices described in Leviticus 4 could be carried out without creating severe public health issues? What Does Numbers 19:4 Mean Eleazar the priestEleazar, Aaron’s son, is singled out for this solemn duty. God’s instruction places the responsibility on a consecrated mediator: • Aaron’s household had been ordained for priestly service (Exodus 28:1), and Eleazar now steps into a leading role (Numbers 20:28). • A priest stands between God and the people, echoing the ultimate Mediator, Christ (Hebrews 5:1–5). By naming Eleazar, the text stresses that only those set apart by God may handle matters of cleansing and atonement. is to take some of its blood on his finger The red heifer’s blood is not splashed carelessly; Eleazar gathers “some” on his finger: • Blood is life (Leviticus 17:11) and therefore the God-given means of purification (Hebrews 9:22). • Using the finger shows personal involvement—an intentional, measured action (Leviticus 4:6, 17). God is teaching that cleansing is deliberate and personal; sin is serious, and so is the remedy. and sprinkle it seven times Sprinkling symbolizes application; seven speaks of completeness: • Sevenfold sprinkling appears on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:14, 19) and in cleansings (Leviticus 14:7). • Seven often marks divine perfection—Jericho’s seven circuits (Joshua 6:4) or Revelation’s seven churches (Revelation 1:20). Every drop declares, “This cleansing is perfect and sufficient.” toward the front of the Tent of Meeting The direction matters: • Facing the sanctuary expresses that the cleansing is for entrance into God’s presence (Exodus 25:22). • The act occurs outside the camp (Numbers 19:3) yet points inward, foreshadowing Christ who suffered “outside the gate” to bring us near (Hebrews 13:11-12). • God’s tent remains holy; the blood prepares the way so the unclean may approach (Hebrews 9:23-24). summary Numbers 19:4 pictures a divinely appointed priest personally applying sacrificial blood in a perfect, sevenfold manner, directing it toward God’s dwelling so the people can be cleansed. Each detail—priest, blood, sevenfold sprinkling, and orientation toward the sanctuary—highlights God’s precise, gracious provision for purity and points ahead to the complete cleansing found in Christ’s sacrifice. (4) And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood . . . --The appointed rites were to be discharged by Eleazar, not by Aaron, who would otherwise have been temporarily disqualified by legal impurity from the discharge of his high-priestly functions.Before the tabernacle of the congregation . . . --i.e., opposite to the entrance of the Tabernacle, but, as stated in the preceding verse, outside the camp, because the act had reference to the uncleanness of death. Verse 4. And Eleazar... shall... sprinkle of her blood directly before (אֵל־נֹכַח פְּנֵי) the tabernacle. By this act the death of the heifer became a sacrificial offering. The sprinkling in the direction of the sanctuary intimated that the offering was made to him that dwelt therein, and the "seven times" was the ordinary number of perfect performance (Leviticus 4:17, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Eleazarאֶלְעָזָ֧ר (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֛ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest is to take וְלָקַ֞ח (wə·lā·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take some of its blood מִדָּמָ֖הּ (mid·dā·māh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed with his finger בְּאֶצְבָּע֑וֹ (bə·’eṣ·bā·‘ōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 676: Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe and sprinkle וְהִזָּ֞ה (wə·hiz·zāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5137: To spurt, spatter, sprinkle [it] מִדָּמָ֖הּ (mid·dā·māh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed seven שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number times פְּעָמִֽים׃ (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence toward אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the front פְּנֵ֧י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the Tent אֹֽהֶל־ (’ō·hel-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting. מוֹעֵ֛ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting Links Numbers 19:4 NIVNumbers 19:4 NLT Numbers 19:4 ESV Numbers 19:4 NASB Numbers 19:4 KJV Numbers 19:4 BibleApps.com Numbers 19:4 Biblia Paralela Numbers 19:4 Chinese Bible Numbers 19:4 French Bible Numbers 19:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 19:4 And Eleazar the priest shall take (Nu Num.) |
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