Numbers 19:4

And dipping his finger in its blood, he shall sprinkle it seven times, opposite the door of the tabernacle.

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In The King James Version

And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood directly before the tabernacle of the congregation seven times:

In Context

3And you shall deliver it to Eleazar the priest, who, having led it out beyond the camp, shall immolate it in the sight of all.

5And he shall burn it, while all are watching, delivering into the flame, not only its skin and flesh, but also the blood and dung.

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Cross References

Leviticus 4:17and he shall dip his finger in it, sprinkling it seven times opposite the veil.

Leviticus 16:19And sprinkling with his finger seven times, let him expiate and sanctify it from the uncleanness of the sons of Israel.

Hebrews 12:24and to Jesus, the Mediator of the New Testament, and to a sprinkling of blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel.

Matthew Henry on Numbers 19:2-11

The Ashes of Purification. ( b. c. 1471.) 1 And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, 2 This is the ordinance of the law which the Lord hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke: 3 And ye shall give her unto Eleazar the priest, that he may bring her forth without the camp, and one shall slay her before his face: 4 And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and… Read the whole commentary →

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