Numbers 8:7 cpdv — according to this ritual: Let them be sprinkled with the water of illumination, and let them shave off all the hairs of…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"according to this ritual: Let them be sprinkled with the water of illumination, and let them shave off all the hairs of their body. And when they have washed their garments and have been cleansed, "

— Numbers 8:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 8 — Context

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Now this was the workmanship of the lampstand: it was of ductile gold, both the main shaft and all that originated from both sides of the branches. According to the example that the Lord revealed to Moses, so did he make the lampstand.

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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“Take the Levites from the midst of the sons of Israel, and you shall purify them

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according to this ritual: Let them be sprinkled with the water of illumination, and let them shave off all the hairs of their body. And when they have washed their garments and have been cleansed,

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they shall take an ox from the herd, with its libation of fine wheat flour sprinkled with oil; then you shall receive another ox from the herd for sin.

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And you shall bring forward the Levites before the tabernacle of the covenant, calling together all the multitude of the sons of Israel.

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And when the Levites are before the Lord, the sons of Israel shall place their hands upon them.

Numbers 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 8:7 say?
Numbers 8:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “according to this ritual: Let them be sprinkled with the water of illumination, and let them shave off all the hairs of their body. And when they have washed their garments and have been cleansed, ”
Where is Numbers 8:7 in the Bible?
Numbers 8:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 8, 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 8:7.
What translation should I read Numbers 8:7 in?
Numbers 8:7 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 8:7?
Numbers 8:7 reads (CPDV): “according to this ritual: Let them be sprinkled with the water of illumination, and let them shave off all the hairs of their body. And when they have washed their garments and have been cleansed, ” 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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