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◄ Numbers 19:5►

New International Version
While he watches, the heifer is to be burned—its hide, flesh, blood and intestines.

New Living Translation
As Eleazar watches, the heifer must be burned—its hide, meat, blood, and dung.

English Standard Version
And the heifer shall be burned in his sight. Its skin, its flesh, and its blood, with its dung, shall be burned.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the heifer must be burned in his sight. Its hide, its flesh, and its blood are to be burned, along with its dung.

King James Bible
Andone shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn:

New King James Version
Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight: its hide, its flesh, its blood, and its offal shall be burned.

New American Standard Bible
Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight; its hide, its flesh, and its blood, with its refuse, shall be burned.

NASB 1995
‘Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight; its hide and its flesh and its blood, with its refuse, shall be burned.

NASB 1977
‘Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight; its hide and its flesh and its blood, with its refuse, shall be burned.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight; its hide and its flesh and its blood, with its refuse, shall be burned.

Amplified Bible
Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight; its skin, its flesh, its blood, and its waste, shall be burned (reduced to ash).

Christian Standard Bible
The cow is to be burned in his sight. Its hide, flesh, and blood, are to be burned along with its waste.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The cow must be burned in his sight. Its hide, flesh, and blood, are to be burned along with its dung.

American Standard Version
And one shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn:

Contemporary English Version
Then the whole cow, including its skin, meat, blood, and insides must be burned.

English Revised Version
and one shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the entire cow (the skin, meat, blood, and excrement) will be burned while he watches.

Good News Translation
The whole animal, including skin, meat, blood, and intestines, is to be burned in the presence of the priest.

International Standard Version
The entire heifer is to be incinerated in his presence, including its skin, its flesh, its blood, and its dung.

NET Bible
Then the heifer must be burned in his sight--its skin, its flesh, its blood, and its offal is to be burned.

New Heart English Bible
Then he shall burn the heifer in his sight; its skin, and its flesh, and its blood, with its dung, he shall burn.

Webster's Bible Translation
And one shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn:

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Then the heifer must be burned in his sight. Its hide, its flesh, and its blood are to be burned, along with its dung.

World English Bible
One shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her meat, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and [one] has burned the cow before his eyes; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, besides her dung, he burns;

Young's Literal Translation
and one hath burnt the cow before his eyes; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, besides her dung, he doth burn;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he burnt the heifer before his eyes; her skin and her flesh and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And shall burn her in the sight of all, delivering up to the fire her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, and her dung.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he shall burn it, while all are watching, delivering into the flame, not only its skin and flesh, but also the blood and dung.

New American Bible
Then the heifer will be burned in his sight; it will be burned with its hide and flesh, its blood and dung;

New Revised Standard Version
Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight; its skin, its flesh, and its blood, with its dung, shall be burned.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And one shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin and her blood and her flesh, with her dung, shall he burn;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall burn the heifer before him; he will burn her skin and her blood and her flesh with her dung.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the heifer shall be burnt in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall be burnt.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall burn her to ashes before him; and her skin and her flesh and her blood, with her dung, shall be consumed.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Red Heifer
…4Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting.5Then the heifer must be burned in his sight.Its hide,its flesh,and its blood are to be burned,along with its dung.6The priest is to take cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throw them onto the burning heifer.…

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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!

Leviticus 4:12
all the rest of the bull—he must take outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place where the ashes are poured out, and there he must burn it on a wood fire on the ash heap.

Leviticus 16:27
The bull for the sin offering and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought into the Most Holy Place to make atonement, must be taken outside the camp; and their hides, flesh, and dung must be burned up.

Hebrews 13:11-12
Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. / And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.

Exodus 29:14
But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering.

Leviticus 9:11
But he burned up the flesh and the hide outside the camp.

1 Corinthians 5:7
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

Leviticus 6:30
But no sin offering may be eaten if its blood has been brought into the Tent of Meeting to make atonement in the Holy Place; it must be burned.

John 19:36
Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.”

Leviticus 8:17
But the bull with its hide, flesh, and dung he burned outside the camp, as the LORD had commanded him.

1 Peter 1:19
but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Exodus 12:46
It must be eaten inside one house. You are not to take any of the meat outside the house, and you may not break any of the bones.

Deuteronomy 21:3-4
Then the elders of the city nearest the victim shall take a heifer that has never been yoked or used for work, / bring the heifer to a valley with running water that has not been plowed or sown, and break its neck there by the stream.

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

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

Treasury of Scripture

And one shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn:

Exodus 29:14
But the flesh of the bullock, and his skin, and his dung, shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: itis a sin offering.

Leviticus 4:11,12,21
And the skin of the bullock, and all his flesh, with his head, and with his legs, and his inwards, and his dung, …

Psalm 22:14
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

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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

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Then the heifer must be burned in his sight.
This phrase refers to the ritual of the red heifer, a unique sacrifice in the Old Testament. The burning of the heifer in the presence of the priest signifies the importance of the ritual being conducted under priestly supervision, ensuring adherence to divine instructions. The red heifer is a rare animal, symbolizing purity and perfection, as it must be without blemish and never yoked. This sacrifice is distinct because it occurs outside the camp, highlighting the separation from sin and impurity. The burning process is a complete consumption, symbolizing total purification. This ritual foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was crucified outside the city, bearing the sins of humanity.

Its hide, its flesh, and its blood are to be burned,
The comprehensive burning of the heifer, including its hide, flesh, and blood, indicates the thoroughness required for purification. In ancient Israelite culture, blood is a symbol of life and is typically used in atonement rituals. However, in this case, the blood is burned rather than sprinkled, emphasizing the unique nature of this sacrifice. The complete destruction of the heifer signifies the total eradication of impurity, pointing to the complete cleansing from sin that Christ provides. This act also connects to the broader biblical theme of sacrifice and atonement, as seen in Leviticus and the sacrificial system.

along with its dung.
Including the dung in the burning process underscores the totality of the sacrifice. Dung, often considered unclean, being burned with the rest of the heifer, highlights the comprehensive nature of the purification process. This aspect of the ritual ensures that nothing remains that could defile, symbolizing the thorough cleansing from sin and impurity. In a broader biblical context, this reflects the idea that all aspects of sin and impurity must be dealt with, leaving nothing behind. This complete purification is a type of the complete cleansing from sin that Jesus offers through His sacrifice.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses and Aaron
Leaders of the Israelites, responsible for conveying God's laws and instructions to the people.

2.Eleazar the Priest
The son of Aaron, tasked with overseeing the burning of the red heifer outside the camp.

3.The Red Heifer
A unique sacrificial animal used for purification rites, symbolizing purity and cleansing.

4.The Camp of Israel
The community of Israelites in the wilderness, where the laws and rituals were practiced.

5.The Burning Process
A specific ritual act involving the complete burning of the red heifer, signifying total consecration and purification.

Teaching Points

Symbolism of Purity and Cleansing
The red heifer represents the need for purification from sin. Just as the Israelites needed physical cleansing, we need spiritual cleansing through Christ.

Total Consecration
The complete burning of the heifer signifies total dedication to God. Believers are called to offer themselves wholly to God, holding nothing back.

Foreshadowing of Christ's Sacrifice
The red heifer is a type of Christ, whose sacrifice outside the city brought ultimate purification. This calls us to appreciate the depth of Christ's atonement.

Obedience to God's Commands
The detailed instructions for the burning of the heifer highlight the importance of obedience to God's laws. We are reminded to follow God's Word carefully in our lives.

Community and Purity
The ritual was performed for the community's benefit, emphasizing the importance of communal purity and accountability in the body of Christ.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Numbers 19:5?

2.How does Numbers 19:5 illustrate the importance of ritual purity in worship?

3.What spiritual significance does burning the heifer hold for believers today?

4.How does Numbers 19:5 connect to Christ's sacrifice in the New Testament?

5.What lessons on obedience can we learn from the instructions in Numbers 19:5?

6.How can we apply the principles of purification from Numbers 19:5 in daily life?

7.Why does Numbers 19:5 require burning the heifer's entire body?

8.What is the significance of the heifer's ashes in Numbers 19:5?

9.How does Numbers 19:5 relate to purification rituals in ancient Israel?

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

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

12.Numbers 19:2: How feasible was it to acquire a perfectly red heifer in ancient times, and why such a unique requirement?

13.Numbers 19:11: Is there evidence that a seven-day period of uncleanness after contact with the dead had practical or historical justification?

14.Exodus 19:1-2: If a massive camp of Israelites really gathered at Mount Sinai, why is there scant archaeological evidence supporting such an event in that location?

What Does Numbers 19:5 Mean

Then the heifer must be burned in his sight

• The red heifer is slaughtered outside the camp, and “Eleazar the priest is to watch it be burned” (Numbers 19:3–5).

• This public, priestly oversight underscores accountability—nothing about sin or cleansing is hidden (Leviticus 4:12;Hebrews 13:11–12).

• The location “outside the camp” prefigures Jesus suffering “outside the gate” to sanctify us (Hebrews 13:12).

Its hide

• Unlike most sacrifices where the hide was kept for the priests (Leviticus 7:8), here it is consumed, showing the totality of judgment on impurity.

• Complete burning pictures thorough cleansing: “Purge me… and I will be clean” (Psalm 51:7).

• Christ’s atonement is likewise all-inclusive—nothing of our guilt remains (Hebrews 10:10).

Its flesh

• The costly meat is not eaten but destroyed, teaching that purification from death requires full sacrifice, not partial offerings (Leviticus 1:9).

• Isaiah points to the Servant whose “wounds” heal us (Isaiah 53:5); John calls Him “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).

• By faith we receive the benefit at no cost to ourselves, but at total cost to the substitute.

Its blood

• Earlier, Eleazar sprinkles some blood “seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting” (Numbers 19:4); the rest is burned.

• Blood both cleanses and judges—life is given, life is consumed (Leviticus 17:11;Hebrews 9:22).

• Peter reminds believers we are redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:19).

…along with its dung

• Even the offal is burned (Exodus 29:14), emphasizing removal of every trace of defilement.

• Paul counts all earthly “gain as dung” compared to Christ (Philippians 3:8), mirroring the disposal of impurity.

• God calls His people to “perfect holiness out of reverence” (2 Corinthians 7:1), leaving nothing unpurged.

summary

Numbers 19:5 depicts a complete, visible, priest-supervised burning of the red heifer—hide, flesh, blood, and dung—to demonstrate God’s thorough answer to death and impurity. The ritual points forward to Jesus, whose sacrifice outside the camp fully consumes sin’s penalty and leaves believers wholly cleansed.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 5. -One shall burnthe heifer. See on Exodus 29:14.And her blood. In all other cases the blood was poured away beside the altar, because in the blood was the life, and the life was given to God in exchange for the life of the offerer. This great truth, which underlay all animal sacrifices, was represented in this case by the sprinkling towards the sanctuary. The rest of the blood was burnt with the carcass, either because outside the holy precincts there was no consecrated earth to receive the blood, or in order that the virtue of the blood might in a figure pass into the ashes and add to their efficacy.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

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

must be burned
וְשָׂרַ֥ף(wə·śā·rap̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8313:To be, on fire

in his sight.
לְעֵינָ֑יו(lə·‘ê·nāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5869:An eye, a fountain

Its hide,
עֹרָ֤הּ(‘ō·rāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5785:Skin, hide, leather

its flesh,
בְּשָׂרָהּ֙(bə·śā·rāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1320:Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

and its blood
דָּמָ֔הּ(dā·māh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1818:Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

are to be burned,
יִשְׂרֹֽף׃(yiś·rōp̄)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8313:To be, on fire

along with
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

its dung.
פִּרְשָׁ֖הּ(pir·šāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6569:Fecal matter

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