Numbers 19:2 cpdv — “This is the ritual that the Lord has appointed for a victim. Instruct the sons of Israel, so that they may bring to yo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“This is the ritual that the Lord has appointed for a victim. Instruct the sons of Israel, so that they may bring to you a red cow of full maturity, in which there is no blemish, and which has not carried a yoke. "

— Numbers 19:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 19 — Context

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And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

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“This is the ritual that the Lord has appointed for a victim. Instruct the sons of Israel, so that they may bring to you a red cow of full maturity, in which there is no blemish, and which has not carried a yoke.

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And you shall deliver it to Eleazar the priest, who, having led it out beyond the camp, shall immolate it in the sight of all.

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And dipping his finger in its blood, he shall sprinkle it seven times, opposite the door of the tabernacle.

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And he shall burn it, while all are watching, delivering into the flame, not only its skin and flesh, but also the blood and dung.

Numbers 19:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 19:2 say?
Numbers 19:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““This is the ritual that the Lord has appointed for a victim. Instruct the sons of Israel, so that they may bring to you a red cow of full maturity, in which there is no blemish, and which has not carried a yoke. ”
Where is Numbers 19:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 19:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 19, verse 2.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 19:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 19:2 in?
Numbers 19:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 19:2?
Numbers 19:2 reads (CPDV): ““This is the ritual that the Lord has appointed for a victim. Instruct the sons of Israel, so that they may bring to you a red cow of full maturity, in which there is no blemish, and which has not carried a yoke. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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