Numbers 15:40 Meaning and Explanation
“That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Through the fringes, Israel remembers to do all God's commandments and to be holy to their God.
The Context of Numbers 15:40
God restates the ultimate purpose of the fringes and the law they represent.
What Does Numbers 15:40 Mean?
The purpose of remembrance is not mere intellectual recall but obedience: 'remember...and do.' Holiness flows from this remembrance and obedience—it is not a separate quality but the natural result of keeping covenant.
The phrase 'be holy unto your God' emphasizes the relationship: holiness is Israel's state of being set apart for God. It is achieved and maintained through obedience to His commandments.
Numbers 15:40 in the Original Language
holy (קָדוֹשׁ kadosh), 'set apart' — separated or dedicated to God's service and purposes
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:40
What does Numbers 15:40 mean?
Through the fringes, Israel remembers to do all God's commandments and to be holy to their God.
What is the context of Numbers 15:40?
God restates the ultimate purpose of the fringes and the law they represent.