Numbers 19:13

Arabic Bible AVDDV 1999 (الكتاب المقدس (تخفيف تشكيل))

كُلُّ مَنْ مَسَّ مَيتًا مَيتَةَ إنسانٍ قد ماتَ ولَمْ يتَطَهَّرْ، يُنَجِّسُ مَسكَنَ الرَّبِّ. فتُقطَعُ تِلكَ النَّفسُ مِنْ إسرائيلَ. لأنَّ ماءَ النَّجاسَةِ لَمْ يُرَشَّ علَيها تكونُ نَجِسَةً. نَجاسَتُها لَمْ تزَلْ فيها.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from the book of Numbers explains that if someone touches a dead body and doesn't purify themselves, they defile the tabernacle of the Lord and will be cut off from the community of Israel. This is because the special water of separation was not sprinkled on them, leaving them unclean.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you touched something really yucky and didn't wash your hands. You'd be dirty and couldn't play with your friends until you cleaned up. In this story, if someone touches a dead body, they need to use a special water to clean themselves before they can go to the special place where people worship God. If they don't, they're not allowed to be part of the community.

Historical Background

The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC, detailing the laws and practices for the Israelites. This verse is part of the laws given to the Israelites about purification and maintaining the sanctity of the tabernacle after encountering a dead body.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this can be applied to the importance of respecting boundaries and rules set by a community or organization. For example, if a company has specific protocols to follow after a safety incident, not adhering to these protocols could result in exclusion or serious repercussions.

Topics

• purification
• sanctity
• obedience
• community
• defilement
• spiritual cleanliness

Related Verses

• Leviticus 11:24
• Leviticus 21:11
• Numbers 19:9
• Hebrews 9:13
• Hebrews 9:14

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if someone doesn't purify themselves after touching a dead body?

According to Numbers 19:13, they defile the tabernacle of the Lord and will be cut off from the community of Israel, as the special water of separation was not sprinkled upon them.

Who wrote Numbers 19:13 and when?

The book of Numbers, including this verse, was traditionally believed to be written by Moses around 1400 BC, detailing laws for the Israelites.

What is the 'water of separation' mentioned in Numbers 19:13?

The water of separation is a special mixture used for purification rituals, as described in Numbers chapter 19, to cleanse someone who has been exposed to a dead body.

How can the principle in Numbers 19:13 be applied to everyday life?

This principle can be applied to respecting rules and protocols set by a community or organization to maintain order and safety, similar to the purification rules to avoid defilement in ancient Israel.