Numbers 19:11
Numbers 19:11 in Multiple Translations
Whoever touches any dead body will be unclean for seven days.
¶ He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days.
He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days:
Anyone touching a dead body will be unclean for seven days:
If you touch a dead body you will be unclean for seven days.
Hee that toucheth the dead body of any man, shalbe vncleane euen seuen dayes.
'He who is coming against the dead body of any man — is unclean seven days;
“He who touches the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days.
He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days.
He that toucheth the corpse of a man, and is therefore unclean seven days,
“All those who touch a corpse will be unacceptable to me for seven days.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 19:11
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Numbers 19:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/נֹּגֵ֥עַ
בְּ/מֵ֖ת
לְ/כָל
נֶ֣פֶשׁ
אָדָ֑ם
וְ/טָמֵ֖א
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
יָמִֽים
הַ/נֹּגֵ֥עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
to touch
Art | V-Qal
בְּ/מֵ֖ת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Prep | V-Qal
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
נֶ֣פֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs
אָדָ֑ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
וְ/טָמֵ֖א
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
to defile
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
יָמִֽים
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 19:11
הַ/נֹּגֵ֥עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
"to touch"
Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to touch or reach something, and can also mean to strike or defeat someone. It is used in Exodus to describe God's power and in Psalms to describe human emotions. The word has various translations, including beat, bring, and plague.
Definition: 1) to touch, reach, strike 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to touch 1a2) to strike 1a3) to reach, extend to 1a4) to be stricken 1a4a) stricken (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be defeated 1c) (Piel) to strike 1d) (Pual) to be stricken (by disease) 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to touch, reach, approach, arrive 1e1) to cause to touch, apply 1e2) to reach, extend, attain, arrive, come 1e3) to approach (of time) 1e4) to befall (of fate)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch. See also: Genesis 3:3; 2 Chronicles 3:12; Psalms 32:6.
בְּ/מֵ֖ת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Prep | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
נֶ֣פֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
אָדָ֑ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
וְ/טָמֵ֖א
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
"to defile"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This Hebrew word means to be foul or contaminated, often in a moral or ceremonial sense. It is used in the Bible to describe something that is unclean or polluted. In the book of Leviticus, it talks about being unclean and how to become clean again.
Definition: 1) to be unclean, become unclean, become impure 1a) (Qal) to be or become unclean 1a1) sexually 1a2) religiously 1a3) ceremonially 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to defile oneself, be defiled 1b1a) sexually 1b1b) by idolatry 1b1c) ceremonially 1b2) to be regarded as unclean 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to defile 1c1a) sexually 1c1b) religiously 1c1c) ceremonially 1c2) to pronounce unclean, declare unclean (ceremonially) 1c3) to profane (God's name) 1d) (Pual) to be defiled 1e) (Hithpael) to be unclean 1f) (Hothpael) to be defiled
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: defile (self), pollute (self), be (make, make self, pronounce) unclean, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:5; Leviticus 22:5; Psalms 79:1.
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
יָמִֽים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
Study Notes — Numbers 19:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 19:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 19:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 19:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 19:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
- Sermons on Numbers 19:11
Context — Purification of the Unclean
9Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to gather up the ashes of the heifer and store them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They must be kept by the congregation of Israel for preparing the water of purification; this is for purification from sin.
10The man who has gathered up the ashes of the heifer must also wash his clothes, and he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. This is a permanent statute for the Israelites and for the foreigner residing among them.
11Whoever touches any dead body will be unclean for seven days.
12He must purify himself with the water on the third day and on the seventh day; then he will be clean. But if he does not purify himself on the third and seventh days, he will not be clean. 13Anyone who touches a human corpse and fails to purify himself defiles the tabernacle of the LORD. That person must be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean, because the water of purification has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 5:2 | “Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. |
| 2 | Numbers 31:19 | All of you who have killed a person or touched the dead are to remain outside the camp for seven days. On the third day and the seventh day you are to purify both yourselves and your captives. |
| 3 | Leviticus 21:1 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Speak to Aaron’s sons, the priests, and tell them that a priest is not to defile himself for a dead person among his people, |
| 4 | Numbers 9:10 | “Tell the Israelites: ‘When any one of you or your descendants is unclean because of a dead body, or is away on a journey, he may still observe the Passover to the LORD. |
| 5 | Numbers 9:6 | But there were some men who were unclean due to a dead body, so they could not observe the Passover on that day. And they came before Moses and Aaron that same day |
| 6 | Numbers 19:16 | Anyone 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. |
| 7 | Romans 5:12 | Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. |
| 8 | Leviticus 21:11 | He must not go near any dead body; he must not defile himself, even for his father or mother. |
| 9 | Lamentations 4:14 | They wandered blind in the streets, defiled by this blood, so that no one dared to touch their garments. |
| 10 | 2 Corinthians 6:17 | “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” |
Numbers 19:11 Summary
This verse, Numbers 19:11, is saying that if someone touches a dead body, they will be considered unclean for seven days. This means they can't participate in worship or other activities with the rest of the community. It's like when we sin, we become separated from God's presence, as seen in Isaiah 59:2, but through Jesus, we can be cleansed and made clean, as seen in 1 John 1:7. We can apply this to our own lives by recognizing that sin separates us from God, but through faith in Jesus, we can be purified and made holy, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be unclean for seven days in Numbers 19:11?
To be unclean for seven days means that the person is separated from the rest of the community and cannot participate in worship or other activities, as seen in Numbers 19:11, and is similar to the concept of uncleanness in Leviticus 15:1-33, where it is explained that uncleanness is a state of being separated from God's presence.
Why is touching a dead body considered unclean?
Touching a dead body is considered unclean because it represents a connection to death and sin, as seen in Romans 5:12, where it says that sin entered the world through Adam, and death through sin, and in Genesis 2:17, where it says that the day Adam eats from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, he will surely die.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sin and death in the Bible?
This verse relates to the concept of sin and death in the Bible because it shows how sin and death can separate us from God's presence, as seen in Isaiah 59:2, where it says that our iniquities have separated us from God, and in Ephesians 2:1-3, where it says that we were dead in our trespasses and sins.
Is this concept of uncleanness still applicable today?
While the specific rules about uncleanness in Numbers 19:11 are part of the Old Testament law, the concept of being separated from God's presence due to sin is still applicable today, as seen in 1 John 1:5-7, where it says that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all, and if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be 'touching' or associating with 'dead' things in my life, such as sinful habits or relationships, that may be making me unclean in God's eyes?
- How can I apply the concept of purification and cleansing in Numbers 19:12 to my own life, and what steps can I take to 'purify' myself from sin and its effects?
- What does it mean to be 'clean' in God's eyes, and how can I strive to be clean and holy, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16, where it says that we are to be holy in all our conduct?
- How can I balance the need to be separate from sin and its effects with the need to be in the world and interact with people who may be 'unclean' in God's eyes, as seen in 1 Corinthians 5:9-10, where it says that we are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, etc.?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 19:11
He that toucheth the dead body of any man,.... A man and not a beast, as Aben Ezra observes; for he that touched the dead body of a beast was unclean only until evening, Leviticus 11:24; any man, Jew
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 19:11
He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days. He that toucheth the dead body of any man. This law is noticed here to show the uses to which the water of separation was applied.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
Whereas the touch of a dead beast made a man unclean only till even, .
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
Numbers 19:11 He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days.Ver. 11. He that toucheth.] To teach them to observe God’ s curse in death, and to avoid the society of sinful men.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
(11) He that toucheth the dead body . . . —The defilement caused by touching the dead body of a beast lasted only until the evening (Leviticus 11:24). The death of man was the wages of sin; and hence contact with the dead body of a man was attended by ceremonial defilement of longer duration.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
Verse 11. He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days.] How low does this lay man! He who touched a dead beast was only unclean for one day, Leviticus 11:24; Leviticus 11:27; Leviticus 11:39; but he who touches a dead man is unclean for seven days. This was certainly designed to mark the peculiar impurity of man, and to show his sinfulness - seven times worse than the vilest animal! O thou son of the morning, how art thou fallen!
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 19:11
One practical effect of attaching defilement to a dead body, and to all that touched it, etc., would be to insure early burial, and to correct a practice not uncommon in the East, of leaving the deal
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 19:11
11. The dead body of any man — Literally, He who toucheth the dead with regard to every soul of man; any human corpse.
Sermons on Numbers 19:11
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The Washing of the Word - From the Episode of Moses Striking the Rock by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the significance of being cleansed by the 'washing of the Word' through the biblical account of Moses striking the rock. He draws parallels between the Old Test |
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The Beard, Its Historical and Biblical Significance by John Weaver | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the significance of unity among brethren. He urges the audience to judge righteous judgment, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond ou |
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Enjoying God's Grace - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of grace and its opposite, which is law. He emphasizes that when talking about law, it is not referring to secular law, but rathe |
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Blood of Christ (Reading) by Watchman Nee | In this sermon on Romans chapter 5, verses 12 to 21, the preacher discusses the contrast between grace and sin, and the obedience of Christ versus the disobedience of Adam. The mai |
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There Were Two Trees in the Garden - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the compactness and significance of the scripture, particularly in relation to the failure of Adam and its implications for humanity. The fai |
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(Bible Analysis of Man) Man in the Bible - Part 1 by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing gratitude for the attendance of the congregation and shares testimonies of individuals who have recently accepted Jesus as their S |
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(Education for Exultation) I Am the Lord, and Besides Me There Is No Savior by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of "Education for Exaltation" and its relation to the fundamental values and commitments of the church. The speaker emphasizes the |