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What Does the Bible Say About Heifer?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Heifer in the Bible

Discover 14 Bible verses about heifer. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on heifer, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

14
Total Verses
13
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Heifer

  1. 1
    Numbers 19:2
    This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Deuteronomy 21:1
    If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him:
    KJV
  3. 3
    Deuteronomy 21:2
    Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain:
    KJV
  4. 4
    Deuteronomy 21:3
    And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer , which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;
    KJV
  5. 5
    Deuteronomy 21:4
    And the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto a rough valley, which is neither eared nor sown, and shall strike off the heifer's neck there in the valley:
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 21:5
    And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried: word: Heb. mouth
    KJV
  7. 7
    Deuteronomy 21:6
    And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:
    KJV
  8. 8
    Deuteronomy 21:7
    And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Deuteronomy 21:8
    Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel's charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them. unto thy people of: Heb. in the midst, etc
    KJV
  10. 10
    Deuteronomy 21:9
    So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD.
    KJV

Subtopics of Heifer

When used as sacrifice, must be without blemish and must not have come under the yoke
An atonement for murder
The red heifer used for the water of separation
Used for pulling
Used for treading out wheat
Tractable
Intractable
FIGURATIVE
Of backsliders
Of the obedient
Used for draught

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Heifer? (13 Verses)

This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke:
If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him:
Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain:
And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer , which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;
And the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto a rough valley, which is neither eared nor sown, and shall strike off the heifer's neck there in the valley:
And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried: word: Heb. mouth
And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:
And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.
Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel's charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them. unto thy people of: Heb. in the midst, etc
So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD.
And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? and what is stronger than a lion? And he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.
For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the LORD will feed them as a lamb in a large place.
And Ephraim is as an heifer that is taught, and loveth to tread out the corn; but I passed over upon her fair neck: I will make Ephraim to ride; Judah shall plow, and Jacob shall break his clods. her: Heb. the beauty of her neck

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Heifer? (1 Verses)

For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:

How to Study What the Bible Says About Heifer

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about heifer. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about heifer and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about heifer is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on heifer needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about heifer with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about heifer, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about heifer?
Discover 14 Bible verses about heifer. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on heifer, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 14 key verses about heifer spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about heifer are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about heifer compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about heifer?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about heifer is Numbers 19:2 — "This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without s..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about heifer?
Heifer is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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