Numbers 19:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And a clean person shall take hyssop, and dip it in the water, and sprinkle it upon the tent, and upon all the vessels, and upon the persons that were there, and upon him that touched a bone, or one slain, or one dead, or a grave:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A clean person uses hyssop to sprinkle the purification water on places, objects, and people affected by death.
The Context of Numbers 19:18
A clean person applies the purification mixture broadly.
What Does Numbers 19:18 Mean?
A ritually pure person applies the water-and-ash mixture using hyssop, an aromatic herb. The sprinkling extends to the dwelling, its contents, and all who were present, as well as those with direct contact.
This comprehensive application addresses both the place of death and the people involved. The hyssop serves as a physical instrument conveying purification throughout the affected area.
Numbers 19:18 in the Original Language
hyssop (אֵזוֹב, ezov) — an herb traditionally used for sprinkling rituals, here the tool for distributing purification.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 19:18
What does Numbers 19:18 mean?
A clean person uses hyssop to sprinkle the purification water on places, objects, and people affected by death.
What is the context of Numbers 19:18?
A clean person applies the purification mixture broadly.