Numbers 19:16
“And 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.”
What does Numbers 19:16 mean?
Numbers 19:16 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "And 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." This verse is part of the Old Testament book of Numbers, which…
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In the book of Numbers, we find numerous laws and commandments given to the Israelites, many of which revolve around issues of ceremonial purity and cleanliness. Numbers 19:16 states, "And whosoever toucheth one that is slain with a sword in the open fields, or a dead body, or a…
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O Lord God of Heaven and Earth, As I approach Your throne of grace today, I come with a humble heart, acknowledging Your holiness and the unfathomable depths of Your love. Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path (Psalm 119:105), and it guides me in my…
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