Numbers 19:13

“Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from Israel: because the water of separation was not sprinkled upon him, he shall be unclean; his uncleanness is yet upon him.”

"Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from Israel: because the water of separation was not sprinkled upon him, he shall be unclean; his uncleanness is yet upon him." - Numbers 19:13
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What does Numbers 19:13 mean?

Numbers 19:13 (KJV) states, "Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the Lord; and that soul shall be cut off from Israel: because the water of separation was not sprinkled upon him, he shall be unclean; his…

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The Weight of Touching Death: A Call to Holiness

The Bible verse Numbers 19:13 reminds us profoundly of the gravity of spiritual cleanliness and the implications of touching death – not just physically, but spiritually. It states, "Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth not himself, defileth…

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A Prayer for Purity and Spiritual Cleansing

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, reverently acknowledging Your holiness and the sanctity of Your presence. As I reflect upon the words of Numbers 19:13, I am reminded of the seriousness of sin and the cleansing that is required to draw near to You. "Whosoever toucheth…

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Numbers 19:13 - "Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from Israel: because the water of separation was not sprinkled upon him, he shall be unclean; his uncleanness is yet upon him."
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Luke 13:18-19
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Numbers 34:19 - "And the names of the men are these: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh."
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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."