Movatterモバイル変換

◄ Numbers 19:10►

New International Version
The man who gathers up the ashes of the heifer must also wash his clothes, and he too will be unclean till evening. This will be a lasting ordinance both for the Israelites and for the foreigners residing among them.

New Living Translation
The man who gathers up the ashes of the heifer must also wash his clothes, and he will remain ceremonially unclean until evening. This is a permanent law for the people of Israel and any foreigners who live among them.

English Standard Version
And the one who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening. And this shall be a perpetual statute for the people of Israel, and for the stranger who sojourns among them.

Berean Standard Bible
The 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.

King James Bible
And he that gathereth the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: and it shall be unto the children of Israel, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among them, for a statute for ever.

New King James Version
And the one who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until evening. It shall be a statute forever to the children of Israel and to the stranger who dwells among them.

New American Standard Bible
And the one who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening; and it shall be a permanent statute for the sons of Israel and for the stranger who resides among them.

NASB 1995
‘The one who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening; and it shall be a perpetual statute to the sons of Israel and to the alien who sojourns among them.

NASB 1977
‘And the one who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening; and it shall be a perpetual statute to the sons of Israel and to the alien who sojourns among them.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the one who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening; and it shall be a perpetual statute to the sons of Israel and to the sojourner who sojourns among them.

Amplified Bible
The one who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until evening. This shall be a perpetual statute to the Israelites and to the stranger who lives as a resident alien among them.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the one who gathers up the cow’s ashes must wash his clothes, and he will remain unclean until evening. This is a permanent statute for the Israelites and for the alien who resides among them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the one who gathers up the cow’s ashes must wash his clothes, and he will remain unclean until evening. This is a permanent statute for the Israelites and for the foreigner who resides among them.”

American Standard Version
And he that gathereth the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: and it shall be unto the children of Israel, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among them, for a statute for ever.

Contemporary English Version
The man who collects the ashes must wash his clothes, but will remain unclean until evening. This law must always be obeyed by the people of Israel and the foreigners living among them.

English Revised Version
And he that gathereth the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: and it shall be unto the children of Israel, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among them, for a statute for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The person who collected the ashes from the cow must also wash his clothes. He will be unclean until evening. This will be a permanent law for the Israelites and for the foreigners who live with them.

Good News Translation
The one who collected the ashes must wash his clothes, but he remains unclean until evening. This regulation is valid for all time to come, both for the Israelites and for the foreigners living among them.

International Standard Version
Whoever gathers the ashes of the heifer is to wash his clothes and is to remain unclean until the evening. This ordinance is to remain for the benefit of both the Israelis and the resident aliens who live among them."

NET Bible
The one who gathers the ashes of the heifer must wash his clothes and be ceremonially unclean until evening. This will be a permanent ordinance both for the Israelites and the resident foreigner who lives among them.

New Heart English Bible
He who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening: and it shall be to the children of Israel, and to the stranger who lives as a foreigner among them, for a statute forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he that gathereth the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening: and it shall be to the children of Israel, and to the stranger that sojourneth among them, for a statute for ever.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The 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.

World English Bible
He who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening. It shall be to the children of Israel, and to the stranger who lives as a foreigner among them, for a statute forever.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and he who is gathering the ashes of the heifer has washed his garments and is unclean until the evening; and it has been to the sons of Israel and to the sojourner who is sojourning in their midst for a continuous statute.

Young's Literal Translation
and he who is gathering the ashes of the heifer hath washed his garments, and is unclean till the evening; and it hath been to the sons of Israel, and to the sojourner who is sojourning in their midst, for a statute age-during.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he gathering the ashes of the heifer washed his garments, and was unclean till the evening: and it shall be to the sons of Israel, and to the stranger sojourning in the midst of them, for a law forever.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he that carried the ashes of the cow, hath washed his garments, he shall be unclean until the evening. The children of Israel, and the strangers that dwell among them, shall observe this for a holy thing by a perpetual ordinance.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he who had carried the ashes of the cow will have washed his garments, he shall be unclean until evening. The sons of Israel, and the newcomers who live among them, shall have this as a holy and perpetual right.

New American Bible
The one who has gathered up the ashes of the heifer shall also wash his garments and be unclean until evening. This is a permanent statute, both for the Israelites and for the alien residing among them.

New Revised Standard Version
The one who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening. This shall be a perpetual statute for the Israelites and for the alien residing among them.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening; and it shall be to the children of Israel and to the proselytes who sojourn among them for a statute for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he who gathered the ashes of the heifer shall wash his garments and he will be defiled until evening, and it will be the law to eternity for the children of Israel and those who convert to me who dwell among you.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he that gathereth the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even; and it shall be unto the children of Israel, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among them, for a statute for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he that gathers up the ashes of the heifer shall wash his garments, and shall be unclean until evening; and it shall be a perpetual statute for the children of Israel and for the strangers joined to them.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Red Heifer
…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.

Berean Standard Bible ·Download

Cross References

Hebrews 9:13-14
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

John 15:3
You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.

Ephesians 5:26
to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

Titus 3:5
He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Revelation 7:14
“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Matthew 23:25-26
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. / Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.

Mark 7:18-23
“Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.) / He continued: “What comes out of a man, that is what defiles him. ...

Acts 15:9
He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Psalm 51:7
Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

Isaiah 1:16
Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!

Ezekiel 36:25
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

Leviticus 14:4-7
the priest shall order that two live clean birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop be brought for the one to be cleansed. / Then the priest shall command that one of the birds be slaughtered over fresh water in a clay pot. / And he is to take the live bird together with the cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop, and dip them into the blood of the bird that was slaughtered over the fresh water. ...

Treasury of Scripture

And he that gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: and it shall be to the children of Israel, and to the stranger that sojournes among them, for a statute for ever.

wash his

Numbers 19:7,8,19
Then the priest shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp, and the priest shall be unclean until the even…

it shall be

Numbers 15:15,16
One ordinanceshall be both for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojournethwith you, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as yeare, so shall the stranger be before the LORD…

Exodus 12:49
One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

Romans 3:29,30
Is he the God of the Jews only?is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: …

Jump to Previous

Alien Ashes Burned Children Clothes Clothing Cow Dust Evening Everlasting Heifer Israel Israelites Lasting Ordinance Perpetual Sojourneth Sojourns Statute Stranger Unclean Wash Washed

Jump to Next

Alien Ashes Burned Children Clothes Clothing Cow Dust Evening Everlasting Heifer Israel Israelites Lasting Ordinance Perpetual Sojourneth Sojourns Statute Stranger Unclean Wash Washed

Numbers 19

1.The water of separation made of the ashes of a red heifer
11.The law for the use of it in purification of the unclean

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

The man who has gathered up the ashes of the heifer
In the context ofNumbers 19, the ashes of the red heifer are used for the purification of those who have become ceremonially unclean, particularly through contact with a dead body. The gathering of these ashes is a significant task, as it involves handling a key element in the purification process. The red heifer itself is a rare and specific requirement, symbolizing purity and sacrifice. This act can be seen as a type of Christ, who provides purification from sin through His sacrifice.

must also wash his clothes
Washing clothes is a common biblical symbol for purification and cleansing from sin or impurity. In this context, it signifies the removal of ceremonial impurity. This requirement underscores the holiness of God and the need for purity when dealing with sacred rituals. It reflects the broader biblical theme of sanctification, where believers are called to be clean and set apart for God’s purposes.

and he will be ceremonially unclean until evening
The state of being ceremonially unclean until evening is a temporary condition, emphasizing the transient nature of impurity and the restoration that comes with the passage of time. This reflects the biblical principle that while sin and impurity can separate individuals from God, there is a path to restoration and renewal. The evening marks a new day, symbolizing new beginnings and the hope of redemption.

This is a permanent statute for the Israelites
The permanence of this statute highlights its importance in the religious life of Israel. It is a lasting ordinance, signifying the enduring need for purification and the constant presence of sin and death in the world. This statute serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to His commands is essential for maintaining holiness and fellowship with Him.

and for the foreigner residing among them
Including the foreigner in this statute demonstrates the inclusive nature of God’s laws and the opportunity for all people to participate in the covenant community. It reflects the biblical theme of God’s concern for the nations and His desire for all to come to Him. This provision foreshadows the New Testament revelation that salvation through Christ is available to both Jews and Gentiles, breaking down the barriers between them.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Gatherer of Ashes
This individual is responsible for collecting the ashes of the red heifer after it has been burned. The ashes are used for purification purposes.

2.The Red Heifer
A unique sacrificial animal in the Old Testament, whose ashes were used for the purification of those who had become ceremonially unclean.

3.The Israelites
The chosen people of God, to whom the laws and statutes were given, including the laws of purification.

4.The Foreigner Residing Among Them
Non-Israelites living within the community who were also subject to the laws of purification.

5.The Tabernacle
The central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites, where the rituals of purification were centered.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Purity
The ritual of gathering ashes and the subsequent cleansing underscores the importance of purity in approaching God. It reminds us of the need for spiritual cleanliness in our own lives.

Inclusivity of God's Law
The statute applies to both Israelites and foreigners, indicating that God's laws and the need for purification are universal. This points to the inclusivity of the Gospel message.

Temporary vs. Permanent Cleansing
The ritual cleansing was temporary, pointing to the need for a permanent solution, which is found in Jesus Christ. This encourages us to seek lasting purification through faith in Him.

Obedience to God's Commands
The gatherer of ashes had to follow specific instructions, highlighting the importance of obedience in our walk with God. We are called to follow His commands diligently.

Symbolism of Evening
The unclean state until evening symbolizes the transition from impurity to purity, reminding us of the hope and renewal found in Christ.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Numbers 19:10?

2.How does Numbers 19:10 emphasize the importance of ritual purity for believers today?

3.What does "wash his clothes" symbolize in our spiritual walk with God?

4.How can we apply the principle of cleansing from Numbers 19:10 in daily life?

5.In what ways does Numbers 19:10 connect to New Testament teachings on holiness?

6.Why is obedience to God's commands in Numbers 19:10 crucial for Christian living?

7.Why does Numbers 19:10 emphasize purification rituals for those handling the ashes of the red heifer?

8.How does Numbers 19:10 relate to the concept of cleanliness in the Old Testament?

9.What is the significance of the red heifer in Numbers 19:10 for modern believers?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 19?

11.What does a red heifer symbolize in the Bible?

12.Is baptism mentioned in the Old Testament?

13.How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?

14.Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate?

What Does Numbers 19:10 Mean

The man who has gathered up the ashes of the heifer

“Then a man who is clean shall gather up the ashes of the heifer and deposit them outside the camp in a clean place” (Numbers 19:9).

• Even the one serving in this purification rite must be mindful of his own need for purity.

• This mirrors the priests inLeviticus 6:10–11, who had to change garments when handling the ashes from the altar.

•Hebrews 9:13 later teaches that “the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them,” pointing to Christ’s superior sacrifice.

must also wash his clothes

• Contact with the ashes—even though they are used for cleansing others—requires washing (seeLeviticus 16:26).

• Clothing often represents one’s outward life; washing it signifies removing any defilement picked up in service (Exodus 19:10).

• The command underscores that no human work, however sacred, exempts us from God’s standards.

and he will be ceremonially unclean until evening

• Uncleanness here is temporary; sunset brings a new day and renewed fellowship (Leviticus 11:24–25).

• This daily reset foreshadows the believer’s continual need for ongoing cleansing (1 John 1:7).

• It reminds us that even ministry done for others can expose our own vulnerabilities and need for grace (Leviticus 14:46).

This is a permanent statute for the Israelites

• “Permanent” (literally “everlasting”) stresses the enduring importance of atonement symbols until their fulfillment in Christ (Leviticus 3:17; 24:9).

• Israel could not negotiate or update this command; God alone sets the terms for cleansing (Psalm 119:89).

• The repetition of permanence teaches reverence for divine ordinances, not cultural convenience.

and for the foreigner residing among them

• “One statute shall apply to the native and the foreigner” (Exodus 12:49;Numbers 15:15–16).

• God’s provision for purity was never limited by ethnicity; it anticipated the gospel reaching “those who were far off” (Ephesians 2:13).

• The shared ritual bound the entire community—Israelite and sojourner—in a common need and a common hope.

summary

Numbers 19:10 shows that even the servant handling the red heifer’s ashes must acknowledge his own impurity, wash, and wait for cleansing. The unchanging statute applies equally to Israelite and foreigner, emphasizing that all people stand in need of God-provided purification, a reality ultimately and perfectly met in Jesus Christ.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(10)And it shall be unto the children of Israel, and unto the stranger . . . --So the promise of the remission of sins through Christ Jesus was not only to the Jews and to their children, but also to all that were afar off. (SeeActs 2:39.)

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 10. -It shall be unto the children of Israel... a statute for ever. This may refer only to the former part of the verse, according to the analogy of verse 21, or it may refer to the whole ordinance of the red heifer.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The man who has gathered up
הָאֹסֵ֨ף(hā·’ō·sêp̄)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 622:To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove

the ashes
אֵ֤פֶר(’ê·p̄er)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 665:Ashes

of the heifer
הַפָּרָה֙(hap·pā·rāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6510:A heifer, cow

must also wash
וְ֠כִבֶּס(wə·ḵib·bes)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3526:To trample, to wash

his clothes,
בְּגָדָ֔יו(bə·ḡā·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 899:A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

and he will be unclean
וְטָמֵ֖א(wə·ṭā·mê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2930:To be or become unclean

until
עַד־(‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, while

evening.
הָעָ֑רֶב(hā·‘ā·reḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6153:Evening

This
וְֽהָיְתָ֞ה(wə·hā·yə·ṯāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

is a permanent
עוֹלָֽם׃(‘ō·w·lām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769:Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

statute
לְחֻקַּ֥ת(lə·ḥuq·qaṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2708:Something prescribed, an enactment, statute

for the Israelites
לִבְנֵ֣י(liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A son

and for the foreigner
וְלַגֵּ֛ר(wə·lag·gêr)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1616:A guest, a foreigner

residing
הַגָּ֥ר(hag·gār)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1481:To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility

among them.
בְּתוֹכָ֖ם(bə·ṯō·w·ḵām)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8432:A bisection, the centre

Links

Numbers 19:10 NIV
Numbers 19:10 NLT
Numbers 19:10 ESV
Numbers 19:10 NASB
Numbers 19:10 KJV

Numbers 19:10 BibleApps.com
Numbers 19:10 Biblia Paralela
Numbers 19:10 Chinese Bible
Numbers 19:10 French Bible
Numbers 19:10 Catholic Bible

OT Law: Numbers 19:10 He who gathers the ashes (Nu Num.)