Numbers 6:7 asv — He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die;…

American Standard Version

"He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die; because his separation unto God is upon his head. "

— Numbers 6:7, American Standard Version

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Numbers 6 — Context

4

All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the grape-vine, from the kernels even to the husk.

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All the days of his vow of separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in which he separateth himself unto Jehovah, he shall be holy; he shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow long.

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All the days that he separateth himself unto Jehovah he shall not come near to a dead body.

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He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die; because his separation unto God is upon his head.

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All the days of his separation he is holy unto Jehovah.

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And if any man die very suddenly beside him, and he defile the head of his separation; then he shall shave his head in the day of his cleansing, on the seventh day shall he shave it.

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And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tent of meeting:

Numbers 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 6:7 say?
Numbers 6:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die; because his separation unto God is upon his head. ”
Where is Numbers 6:7 in the Bible?
Numbers 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 6, verse 7.
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 6:7.
What translation should I read Numbers 6:7 in?
Numbers 6:7 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 6:7?
Numbers 6:7 reads (ASV): “He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die; because his separation unto God is upon his head. ” 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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