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Numbers 8:6

Israel

4 And this work of the candlestick was of beaten gold, unto the shaft thereof, unto the flowers thereof, was beaten work: according unto the pattern which the LORD had shewed Moses, so he made the candlestick.

5 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.

7 And thus shalt thou do unto them, to cleanse them: Sprinkle water of purifying upon them, and let them shave all their flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and so make themselves clean.

8 Then let them take a young bullock with his meat offering, even fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin offering.

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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
“Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean.
KJV
Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
WEB
“Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
ASV
Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
DARBY
Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
BLB
“Take the Levites from the midst of the sons of Israel and cleanse them.
ÅB
Du skal ta levittene ut blant Israels barn og rense dem!
OTB
"Velg ut levittene blant israelittene og rens dem.
B1930
Du skal ta levittene ut blandt Israels barn og rense dem!

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • James 4:8

    Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

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  • 2 Corinthians 7:1

    Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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  • Exodus 19:15

    And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives.

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  • Isaiah 52:11

    Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.

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