Numbers 17:13

“Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?”

"Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?" - Numbers 17:13
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What does Numbers 17:13 mean?

Numbers 17:13 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the Lord shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?" This verse comes from the book of Numbers, which is the fourth book of the Old Testament. It is a book that…

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Approaching the Holy: A Reflection on Numbers 17:13

The concept of holiness is a profound theme throughout the narrative of scripture, and nowhere is this more poignantly illustrated than in the book of Numbers. In Numbers 17:13, we read, "Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be…

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A Prayer for Reverence in the Presence of God

O Sovereign Lord, Great and Mighty One, we come before Your holy throne, aware of the weight of Your majesty and the solemnity of Your presence. In the stillness of these moments, we are reminded of the gravity of Your sanctuary, as encapsulated in Numbers 17:13: "Whosoever…

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Numbers 17:13 - "Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?"
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Numbers 13:6 - "Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh."
Numbers 13:10 - "Of the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the son of Sodi."
Numbers 33:13 - "And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush."
Numbers 13:8 - "Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun."
Numbers 13:9 - "Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu."
Numbers 13:5 - "Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori."
Numbers 13:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 13:15 - "Of the tribe of Gad, Geuel the son of Machi."
Numbers 13:12 - "Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli."
Numbers 13:7 - "Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph."
Numbers 13:14 - "Of the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi the son of Vophsi."
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