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Numbers 4:15 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Numbers 4:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 4 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Numbers 4:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 4:15
The command that Kohathites must not touch the holy things lest they die demonstrates that proximity to holiness without proper mediation brings death, not blessing. Aaron's sons covered the sacred objects; only then could Kohathites transport them. This pictures the principle that sinful humanity cannot touch divine holiness directly—we require priestly mediation. Christ fulfills this role, covering our sins so we can approach God safely (Hebrews 10:19-22). The severity of the penalty underscores God's holiness and the seriousness of presumption.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 4:15
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“Uzzah put forth [his hand] to the ark of God”
“because the service of the sanctuary belonged to them; they carried it on their shoulders.”
“and delivered it to the priests the sons of Levi”
“bearing the sanctuary: and [the others] did set up the tent against their coming.”
“Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.”
“because they had looked into the ark of Yahweh”
“None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them has Yahweh chosen to carry the ark of God”
“until everything was finished that Yahweh commanded Joshua to speak to the people”
“saying”
“and that burned with fire”