Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 4:6 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Numbers 4:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 4 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And shall put thereon the covering of badgers' skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof.”
Numbers 4:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 4:6
The detailed covering procedure for the ark—'put thereon the covering of badgers' skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue'—demonstrates that the most holy object required multiple protective layers. The Hebrew tachash (often translated 'badgers' or 'seals') provided waterproof outer covering, while the blue cloth symbolized heavenly origin. The careful wrapping protected the ark during transport and prevented unauthorized viewing (verse 20). This teaches that holy things require protective reverence. Christ similarly veils divine glory in incarnation, allowing sinners to approac...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 4:6
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“and overlay them with gold.”
“and cover it with a covering of sealskin”
“purple”
“and put on it the dishes”
“and the cherubim covered the ark and the poles of it above.”
“the holy garments for Aaron the priest”
“for ministering in the holy place”