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Numbers 19:17

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Numbers 19:17 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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 Version 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:

American Standard Version ASV

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:

Bible in Basic English BBE

And for the unclean, they are to take the dust of the burning of the sin-offering, and put flowing water on it in a vessel:

Free Bible Version FBV

This is the process for the purification if you are unclean. Take some of the ashes of the burnt offering for purification, and put them in a jar with fresh water.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Therfore for an vncleane person they shall take of the burnt ashes of the sinne offring, and pure water shalbe put thereto in a vessel.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

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;

World English Bible WEB

“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.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And they shall take of the ashes of the burning and of the sin offering, and shall pour living waters upon them into a vessel.

Translation for Translators T4T

“For someone like that to become acceptable to me again, some of the ashes from the cow that was burned must be taken and put in a jar. Then some fresh water must be poured over the ashes.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 19:17

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Numbers 19:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לָֽקְחוּ֙ לַ/טָּמֵ֔א מֵ/עֲפַ֖ר שְׂרֵפַ֣ת הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את וְ/נָתַ֥ן עָלָ֛י/ו מַ֥יִם חַיִּ֖ים אֶל כֶּֽלִי
וְ/לָֽקְחוּ֙ lâqach H3947 to take Conj | V-Qal-3cp
לַ/טָּמֵ֔א ṭâmêʼ H2931 unclean Prep | Adj
מֵ/עֲפַ֖ר ʻâphâr H6083 dust Prep | N-ms
שְׂרֵפַ֣ת sᵉrêphâh H8316 fire N-fs
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin Art | N-fs
וְ/נָתַ֥ן nâthan H5414 to give Conj | V-Qal-3ms
עָלָ֛י/ו ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff
מַ֥יִם mayim H4325 Water (Gate) N-mp
חַיִּ֖ים chay H2416 alive Adj
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
כֶּֽלִי kᵉlîy H3627 article/utensil N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 19:17

וְ/לָֽקְחוּ֙ lâqach H3947 "to take" Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
לַ/טָּמֵ֔א ṭâmêʼ H2931 "unclean" Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be unclean in a spiritual sense, often due to sin or impurity, as seen in Leviticus. It can refer to people, places, or things. The concept is key to understanding biblical purity laws.
Definition: 1) unclean, impure 1a) ethically and religiously 1b) ritually 1c) of places
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Numbers 9:6; Isaiah 6:5.
מֵ/עֲפַ֖ר ʻâphâr H6083 "dust" Prep | N-ms
Aphar means dust or dry earth, and is also used to describe clay, earth, or mortar. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish 1a) dry or loose earth 1b) debris 1c) mortar 1d) ore
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. See also: Genesis 2:7; Job 28:6; Psalms 7:6.
שְׂרֵפַ֣ת sᵉrêphâh H8316 "fire" N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to burning or cremation, and is used in the Bible to describe the act of burning something, like in Amos 6:10. It can also mean a burning or a fire, and is often associated with purification or destruction. The word is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: burning
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: burning. See also: Genesis 11:3; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Isaiah 9:4.
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" Art | N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
וְ/נָתַ֥ן nâthan H5414 "to give" Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
עָלָ֛י/ו ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מַ֥יִם mayim H4325 "Water (Gate)" N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
חַיִּ֖ים chay H2416 "alive" Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
כֶּֽלִי kᵉlîy H3627 "article/utensil" N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.

Study Notes — Numbers 19:17

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 John 7:38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”
2 Genesis 26:19 Then Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found a well of fresh water there.
3 Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”
4 Numbers 19:9 Then 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.
5 John 4:10–11 Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” “Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water?
6 Song of Solomon 4:15 You are a garden spring, a well of fresh water flowing down from Lebanon.

Numbers 19:17 Summary

In Numbers 19:17, we see a special process for making someone clean who has become unclean. This process involves taking ashes from a sin offering and mixing them with fresh water, which symbolizes spiritual cleansing and renewal, similar to the concept of baptism in Matthew 3:13-15. Just like the ashes and water were used to cleanse the unclean person, Jesus Christ's sacrifice cleanses us from our sins, as seen in Hebrews 10:22, and the Holy Spirit renews us, as described in Titus 3:5. By applying the principles of this verse to our lives, we can experience spiritual renewal and cleansing, and live a life that honors God, as encouraged in 1 Peter 1:15-16.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the ashes of the burnt sin offering in Numbers 19:17?

The ashes of the burnt sin offering are used for purification, as seen in Numbers 19:17, to cleanse the unclean person, highlighting the importance of atonement and cleansing in the biblical tradition, similar to the concept of cleansing in Leviticus 16:30 and the role of sacrifice in Hebrews 9:13-14.

Why is fresh water used in the purification process?

Fresh water is used in the purification process, as stated in Numbers 19:17, to symbolize spiritual cleansing and renewal, much like the use of water in baptism, as seen in Matthew 3:13-15 and the spiritual cleansing described in Ephesians 5:26.

What is the significance of the jar in the purification process?

The jar in Numbers 19:17 serves as a container for the ashes and water, representing a vessel for spiritual cleansing, similar to the role of the bronze basin in Exodus 30:17-21, where the priests would wash their hands and feet before ministry.

How does this purification process relate to our spiritual lives today?

The purification process in Numbers 19:17 reminds us of our need for spiritual cleansing and renewal, as seen in 1 John 1:9, where we are told that if we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us, and in Titus 3:5, where we are told that God saves us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I need spiritual cleansing and renewal, and how can I apply the principles of Numbers 19:17 to my walk with God?
  2. How does the use of ashes and water in the purification process remind me of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, as described in Hebrews 10:22 and Titus 3:5-6?
  3. In what ways can I, like the man who is ceremonially clean in Numbers 19:18, be a vessel for spiritual cleansing and renewal in the lives of those around me, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4?
  4. What are some practical steps I can take to prioritize spiritual purity and cleanliness in my daily life, as encouraged in 1 Peter 1:15-16 and 2 Corinthians 7:1?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 19:17

And for an unclean person,.... Defiled by any of the above means: they shall take of the ashes of the burnt heifer of purification for sin; from the place where they were laid up for this use; [See

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 19:17

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 19:17

Running water, i.e, waters flowing from a spring or river which are the purest. These manifestly signify God’ s Spirit, which is oft compared to water, ,39, and by which alone true purification is obtained. In a vessel, where they were to be mixed, and then the water was to be strained out and kept for this use.

Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 19:17

Numbers 19:17 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:Ver. 17. And running water.] Signifying the ashes of Christ’ s merit, and the water of his Spirit. See 1 Corinthians 6:11 John 7:38-39.

Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 19:17

(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.

Cambridge Bible on Numbers 19:17

17. the sin-offering] The word is used in the same sense as in Numbers 19:9. running water] Water fresh from a running stream. This is more explicit than the former account, in which (Numbers 19:9) the mixing of water with the ashes is taken for granted.

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 19:17

17. Running water — Living, that is, pure water.

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