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Numbers 19:17 Cross-References

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And for an unclean person they shall take of the ashes of the burnt heifer of purification for sin, and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel: ashes: Heb. dust running: Heb. living waters shall be given

Numbers 19:17 (KJV)

Commentary on Numbers 19:17

For purification, 'they shall take of the ashes of the burnt heifer of purification for sin, and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel.' The red heifer's ashes mixed with 'living water' (mayim chayim) created 'water of separation' for cleansing. The Hebrew 'mayim chayim' (running/living water) suggests fresh, flowing water symbolizing life. This purification combined sacrifice (ashes) with life (water), pointing to Christ's death and resurrection providing cleansing. Jesus spoke of 'living water' springing up to eternal life (John 4:10, 14, 7:38). The mixture's dual components teach t...

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