Numbers 19:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And every open vessel, which hath no covering bound upon it, is unclean.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Uncovered vessels in a death-affected area become unclean.
The Context of Numbers 19:15
Open vessels exposed to death-uncleanness are defiled.
What Does Numbers 19:15 Mean?
Any open container—a pot, dish, or jar without a lid—that is present where death has occurred becomes unclean. The openness allows the death-uncleanness to enter and corrupt the vessel.
Covered vessels provide protection against this contamination. This detail emphasizes how uncleanness can be transmitted through exposure and highlights practical means of avoiding it.
Numbers 19:15 in the Original Language
keli (כְּלִי), 'vessel' — a container or object that absorbs uncleanness if left open to the atmosphere of a death-affected space.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 19:15
What does Numbers 19:15 mean?
Uncovered vessels in a death-affected area become unclean.
What is the context of Numbers 19:15?
Open vessels exposed to death-uncleanness are defiled.