Numbers 5:4 cpdv — And the sons of Israel did so, and they cast them out, beyond the camp, just as the Lord had spoken to Moses.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the sons of Israel did so, and they cast them out, beyond the camp, just as the Lord had spoken to Moses. "

— Numbers 5:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 5 — Context

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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“Instruct the sons of Israel to cast out of the camp every leper, and those who have a flow of seed, and those who have been polluted because of the dead;

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cast out of the camp both male and female, lest they contaminate it while I am dwelling with you.”

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And the sons of Israel did so, and they cast them out, beyond the camp, just as the Lord had spoken to Moses.

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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“Say to the sons of Israel: A man or a woman, when they have done anything out of all the sins that often befall men, or if, by negligence, they have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and so have committed an offense,

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they shall confess their sin, and they shall restore the principle itself, plus a fifth part above it, to any against whom they have sinned.

Numbers 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 5:4 say?
Numbers 5:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the sons of Israel did so, and they cast them out, beyond the camp, just as the Lord had spoken to Moses. ”
Where is Numbers 5:4 in the Bible?
Numbers 5:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 5, verse 4.
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 5:4.
What translation should I read Numbers 5:4 in?
Numbers 5:4 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 5:4?
Numbers 5:4 reads (CPDV): “And the sons of Israel did so, and they cast them out, beyond the camp, just as the Lord had spoken to Moses. ” 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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