Numbers 19:3
Numbers 19:3 in Multiple Translations
Give it to Eleazar the priest, and he will have it brought outside the camp and slaughtered in his presence.
And ye shall give her unto Eleazar the priest, that he may bring her forth without the camp, and one shall slay her before his face:
And ye shall give her unto Eleazar the priest, and he shall bring her forth without the camp, and one shall slay her before his face:
Give her to Eleazar the priest and let him take her outside the tent-circle and have her put to death before him.
Hand it over to Eleazar the priest, and he will take it outside the camp and have it slaughtered before him.
And ye shall giue her vnto Eleazar ye Priest, that hee may bring her without the hoste, and cause her to be slaine before his face.
and ye have given it unto Eleazar the priest, and he hath brought it out unto the outside of the camp, and hath slaughtered it before him.
You shall give her to Eleazar the priest, and he shall bring her outside of the camp, and one shall kill her before his face.
And ye shall give her to Eleazar the priest, that he may bring her forth without the camp, and one shall slay her before his face:
And you shall deliver her to Eleazar the priest, who shall bring her forth without the camp, and shall immolate her in the sight of all:
Give it to Eleazar, the priest. He must take it outside the camp and slaughter it and drain the blood in a basin.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 19:3
Study Notes — Numbers 19:3
- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 19:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 19:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 19:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 19:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 19:3
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 19:3
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 19:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 19:3
- Sermons on Numbers 19:3
Context — The Red Heifer
3Give it to Eleazar the priest, and he will have it brought outside the camp and slaughtered in his presence.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Leviticus 4:21 | Then he is to take the bull outside the camp and burn it, just as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Leviticus 13:45–46 | A diseased person must wear torn clothes and let his hair hang loose, and he must cover his mouth and cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’ As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp. |
| 5 | Hebrews 13:11–13 | 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. Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore. |
| 6 | Numbers 3:4 | Nadab and Abihu, however, died in the presence of the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. And since they had no sons, only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron. |
| 7 | Numbers 5:2 | “Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. |
| 8 | Numbers 15:36 | So the whole congregation took the man outside the camp and stoned him to death, as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 9 | Leviticus 24:14 | “Take the blasphemer outside the camp, and have all who heard him lay their hands on his head; then have the whole assembly stone him. |
Numbers 19:3 Summary
This verse, Numbers 19:3, is talking about a special ritual where a red heifer is given to Eleazar the priest to be slaughtered outside the camp, which is a symbol of removing sin and impurity from the community, similar to how Jesus was crucified outside the city gates, as mentioned in Hebrews 13:12. The priest, Eleazar, is in charge of making sure this ritual is done correctly, according to God's instructions, as seen in Exodus 4:14-17. This reminds us that God is holy and wants us to be holy too, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:15-16. By following God's commands, like Eleazar did, we can be cleansed from our sins and live a life that honors God, as mentioned in Psalm 119:9 and 1 John 1:7-9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the red heifer given to Eleazar the priest?
The red heifer was given to Eleazar the priest because he was the one appointed by God to oversee the ritual of purification, as seen in Numbers 19:3, and to ensure that it was done according to God's instructions, similar to how Moses was instructed in Exodus 4:14-17 to follow God's commands.
What is the significance of the heifer being slaughtered outside the camp?
The heifer being slaughtered outside the camp, as stated in Numbers 19:3, symbolizes the removal of sin and impurity from the community of Israel, much like Jesus was crucified outside the city gates, as mentioned in Hebrews 13:12.
Why was Eleazar the priest specifically chosen for this task?
Eleazar the priest was chosen because of his priestly lineage and his role as a leader in the community, as seen in Numbers 3:32, where he is appointed as the leader of the Levites, and his faithfulness to God's commands, similar to his father Aaron in Exodus 4:14.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of purification in the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger theme of purification in the Bible, where God provides a way for His people to be cleansed from sin and impurity, as seen in Leviticus 16:20-22 and Hebrews 9:13-14, and ultimately pointing to the perfect purification through Jesus Christ, as mentioned in 1 John 1:7-9.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in His instructions for purification?
- How does the ritual of the red heifer relate to our own need for purification and cleansing from sin, as seen in Psalm 51:7 and Ezekiel 36:25?
- What can we learn from Eleazar's role in this process about the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:27 and 1 Samuel 15:22?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of removing sin and impurity from our lives, as symbolized by the heifer being slaughtered outside the camp, to our own walk with God, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:1 and 1 Peter 1:15-16?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 19:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 19:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 19:3
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 19:3
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 19:3
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 19:3
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 19:3
Sermons on Numbers 19:3
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The Glory of God - Part 3 by David Platt | This sermon challenges believers to risk it all for the glory of Christ among those who have not heard His name, emphasizing the urgency of sharing the Gospel with the lost. It hig |
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Tokens of His Compassion - Part 7 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on the deep love of Jesus, contrasting it with the harsh language towards those who misrepresented God. It emphasizes the unique love Jesus had for sinners and |
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Life and Immortality Brought to Light Through the Gospel by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the threefold appearance of Christ throughout history, emphasizing how Christ was prefigured in the Old Testament, manifested in a body of flesh, and |
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How to Have a Personal Revival by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a personal revival. He encourages listeners to set their faces like flint, meaning to have a determined and unwaver |
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Where Are the Nine by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being thankful to God. He highlights that when people are not thankful, they lack grace in their lives. The preacher encou |
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Naaman the Leper by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches about the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5:1-19, drawing parallels between Naaman's physical cleansing from leprosy and the spiritual cleansing from sin that beli |
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That Comforts and Joys Seem to Follow Awakenings and Convictions of Conscience, in a Certain Order, Is No Sign by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the process of salvation, emphasizing that before God delivers individuals from sin, they must first have a deep sense of the evil they are being sa |







