Numbers 31:24 cpdv — And you shall wash your garments on the seventh day, and, after having been purified, you shall enter the camp.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you shall wash your garments on the seventh day, and, after having been purified, you shall enter the camp.” "

— Numbers 31:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 31 — Context

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Likewise, Eleazar the priest spoke in this manner to the men of the army who had fought: “This is the precept of the law, which the Lord has commanded Moses:

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Gold, and silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin,

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and all that may be able to pass through fire, shall be purified by fire. But whatever is not able to sustain fire shall be sanctified with the waters of expiation.

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And you shall wash your garments on the seventh day, and, after having been purified, you shall enter the camp.”

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And the Lord also said to Moses:

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“Take the sum of those things which were captured, from man even to beast, you and Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the common people.

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And you shall divide the prey equally, among those who went out to war and fought, and among the remainder of the multitude.

Numbers 31:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 31:24 say?
Numbers 31:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you shall wash your garments on the seventh day, and, after having been purified, you shall enter the camp.” ”
Where is Numbers 31:24 in the Bible?
Numbers 31:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 31, verse 24.
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 31:24.
What translation should I read Numbers 31:24 in?
Numbers 31:24 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 31:24?
Numbers 31:24 reads (CPDV): “And you shall wash your garments on the seventh day, and, after having been purified, you shall enter the camp.” ” 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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