Numbers 19:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Cedar, hyssop, and scarlet thread are cast into the fire with the heifer.
The Context of Numbers 19:6
Special materials are burned with the heifer.
What Does Numbers 19:6 Mean?
Cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet thread are all aromatic or symbolic materials used elsewhere in cleansing rituals. Cast into the flames, they mingle with the burning heifer and add their properties to the resulting ashes.
Cedar was known for its enduring quality and fragrance; hyssop for its cleansing associations; scarlet for its symbolic significance. Their combination intensifies the symbolic meaning of purification.
Numbers 19:6 in the Original Language
hyssop (אֵזוֹב, ezov) — an herb traditionally associated with sprinkling and cleansing in biblical law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 19:6
What does Numbers 19:6 mean?
Cedar, hyssop, and scarlet thread are cast into the fire with the heifer.
What is the context of Numbers 19:6?
Special materials are burned with the heifer.