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Numbers 19:17 · KJV

"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:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

15And every open vessel, which hath no covering bound upon it, is unclean.
16And whosoever toucheth one that is slain with a sword in the open fields, or a dead body, or a bone of a man, or a grave, shall be unclean seven days.
17And 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:
18And a clean person shall take hyssop, and dip it in the water, and sprinkle it upon the tent, and upon all the vessels, and upon the persons that were there, and upon him that touched a bone, or one slain, or one dead, or a grave:
19And the clean person shall sprinkle upon the unclean on the third day, and on the seventh day: and on the seventh day he shall purify himself, and wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and shall be clean at even.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does the concept of purification mean to you?

2

How do you seek forgiveness when you feel unclean?

3

When have you experienced a significant change after seeking purification?

Life Application

spirituality

Consider the importance of confession and repentance in your spiritual journey.

faith

Explore ways to symbolize your commitment to spiritual cleanliness in your life.

Connection to Jesus

typology

The ashes of the burnt heifer symbolize the sacrificial system that points to Jesus, who is the ultimate sacrifice for sin.

See also: Hebrews 9:13-14

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