Numbers 19:6 net — And the priest must take cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throw them into the midst of the fire where the heife…

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"And the priest must take cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throw them into the midst of the fire where the heifer is burning."

— Numbers 19:6, NET Bible

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Numbers 19 — Context

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You must give it to Eleazar the priest so that he can take it outside the camp, and it must be slaughtered before him.

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Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger, and sprinkle some of the blood seven times directly in front of the tent of meeting.

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Then the heifer must be burned in his sight– its skin, its flesh, its blood, and its offal is to be burned.

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And the priest must take cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throw them into the midst of the fire where the heifer is burning.

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Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe himself in water, and afterward he may come into the camp, but the priest will be ceremonially unclean until evening.

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The one who burns it must wash his clothes in water and bathe himself in water. He will be ceremonially unclean until evening.

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“‘Then a man who is ceremonially clean must gather up the ashes of the red heifer and put them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They must be kept for the community of the Israelites for use in the water of purification– it is a purification for sin.

Numbers 19:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 19:6 say?
Numbers 19:6 in the NET Bible reads: “And the priest must take cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throw them into the midst of the fire where the heifer is burning.”
Where is Numbers 19:6 in the Bible?
Numbers 19:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 19, verse 6.
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 19:6.
What translation should I read Numbers 19:6 in?
Numbers 19:6 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 19:6?
Numbers 19:6 reads (NET): “And the priest must take cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throw them into the midst of the fire where the heifer is burning.” 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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