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Numbers 19:20

18 Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to take some hyssop, dip it in the water, and sprinkle the tent, all the furnishings, and the people who were there. He is also to sprinkle the one who touched a bone, a grave, or a person who has died or been slain.

19 The man who is ceremonially clean is to sprinkle the unclean person on the third day and on the seventh day. After he purifies the unclean person on the seventh day, the one being cleansed must wash his clothes and bathe in water, and that evening he will be clean.

But if a person who is unclean does not purify himself, he will be cut off from the assembly, because he has defiled the sanctuary of the LORD. The water of purification has not been sprinkled on him; he is unclean.

21 This is a permanent statute for the people: The one who sprinkles the water of purification must wash his clothes, and whoever touches the water of purification will be unclean until evening.

22 Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.”

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But if a person who is unclean does not purify himself, he will be cut off from the assembly, because he has defiled the sanctuary of the LORD. The water of purification has not been sprinkled on him; he is unclean.
KJV
But the man that shall be unclean, and shall not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from among the congregation, because he hath defiled the sanctuary of the LORD: the water of separation hath not been sprinkled upon him; he is unclean.
WEB
But the man who shall be unclean, and shall not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from among the assembly, because he has defiled the sanctuary of the LORD. The water for impurity has not been sprinkled on him. He is unclean.
ASV
But the man that shall be unclean, and shall not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from the midst of the assembly, because he hath defiled the sanctuary of Jehovah: the water for impurity hath not been sprinkled upon him; he is unclean.
DARBY
And the man that is unclean, and doth not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from the midst of the congregation, for he hath defiled the sanctuary of Jehovah: the water of separation hath not been sprinkled on him: he is unclean.
BLB
And the man who is unclean and does not cleanse himself from sin, that person shall be cut off from the midst of the assembly, because he has defiled the sanctuary of YHWH. The water of purification has not been sprinkled on him; he [is] unclean.
ÅB
Men den som blir uren og ikke renser seg, han skal utryddes av menigheten; for han har gjort Herrens helligdom uren; det er ikke sprengt renselsesvann på ham, han er uren.
OTB
Men hvis den urene personen ikke renser seg, må de bli utryddet fra forsamlingen, for de har vanhelliget Herrens helligdom. Renselsesvannet er ikke blitt sprengt på dem, og de er urene.
B1930
Men den som blir uren og ikke renser sig, han skal utryddes av menigheten; for han har gjort Herrens helligdom uren; det er ikke sprengt renselsesvann på ham, han er uren.

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Cross references

  • Numbers 19:13

    Anyone who touches a human corpse and fails to purify himself defiles the tabernacle of the LORD. That person must be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean, because the water of purification has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him.

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  • Genesis 17:14

    But if any male is not circumcised, he will be cut off from his people; he has broken My covenant.”

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  • Mark 16:16

    Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

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  • Romans 2:4–5

    Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

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  • 2 Peter 3:14

    Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

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  • Revelation 22:11

    Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”

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  • Numbers 15:30

    But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people.

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  • Acts 13:39–41

    Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.

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