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Numbers 6:9 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Numbers 6:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 6 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if any man die very suddenly by him, and he hath defiled the head of his consecration; then he shall shave his head in the day of his cleansing, on the seventh day shall he shave it.”
Numbers 6:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 6:9
The law for defiling contamination teaches that even unintentional impurity required purification. The Hebrew pit'om (suddenly/unexpectedly) shows that ritual defilement could occur without warning or fault. Someone dying suddenly in the Nazirite's presence defiled the vow, requiring a fresh start (verses 9-12). This illustrates how sin's presence in the world affects even the consecrated, requiring continual cleansing. Christ's priesthood surpasses this—He needed no re-consecration, having perfect, permanent holiness (Hebrews 7:26-27).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Numbers 6:9
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“and shall take the hair of the head of his separation”
“having stayed after this many more days”
“that he shall shave all his hair off his head and his beard and his eyebrows”
“and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus”
“Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;”
“and everyone who is in the tent”