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Numbers 18:22 ยท KJV

"Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die."

King James Version

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Passage Context

20And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.
21And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
22Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die.
23But the Levites shall do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they shall bear their iniquity: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations, that among the children of Israel they have no inheritance.
24But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as an heave offering unto the LORD, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you approach the holiness of God in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to stay away from sin?

3

When have you felt the weight of sin in your life?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can cultivate a deeper respect for God's presence in your daily life.

relationships

Reflect on any relationships that may lead you away from your faith and consider setting boundaries.

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