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Numbers 8:21 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Numbers 8:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 8 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the Levites were purified, and they washed their clothes; and Aaron offered them as an offering before the LORD; and Aaron made an atonement for them to cleanse them.”
Numbers 8:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 8:21
The Levites were purified, and they washed their clothes—The dual purification (חָטָא chata, ceremonial cleansing) and washing (כָּבַס kabas, laundering garments) symbolizes both inward and outward sanctification. Ancient Near Eastern priestly service universally required ritual purity, but Israel's standards uniquely emphasized moral transformation alongside ceremonial cleanliness.Aaron offered them as an offering before the LORD—The wave offering (תְּנוּפָה tenuphah) of living persons (not animals) dramatically pictures the Levites' total dedication to God's service. Aaron's mediatorial role...
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Cross-References for Numbers 8:21
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“to cleanse them: sprinkle the water of cleansing on them”
“and on the seventh day: and on the seventh day he shall purify him; and he shall wash his clothes”
“on the behalf of the children of Israel”
“behold”
“and on the seventh day he shall be clean: but if he doesn't purify himself the third day”