King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And every open vessel, which hath no covering bound upon it, [is] unclean.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Every open container without a cover closely attached is unclean.
Berean Standard Bible:
and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean.
American Standard Version:
And every open vessel, which hath no covering bound upon it, is unclean.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And every open{H6605} vessel{H3627}, which hath no covering{H6781} bound{H6616} upon it, is unclean{H2931}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 14:36
- Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest go [into it] to see the plague, that all that [is] in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house:
Leviticus 11:32
- And upon whatsoever [any] of them, when they are dead, doth fall, it shall be unclean; whether [it be] any vessel of wood, or raiment, or skin, or sack, whatsoever vessel [it be], wherein [any] work is done, it must be put into water, and it shall be unclean until the even; so it shall be cleansed.
Numbers 31:20
- And purify all [your] raiment, and all that is made of skins, and all work of goats' [hair], and all things made of wood.
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Commentary for Numbers 19:15
Numbers 19:15 is part of the instructions given by God to the Israelites concerning ritual purity and the process of cleansing after contact with a dead body. In the broader context of Numbers 19, the Lord commands Moses and Aaron to teach the people about the ritual of the red heifer, a unique sacrifice used for purification. The ashes of the red heifer, when mixed with water, create a "water of cleansing" that removes the impurity caused by contact with death.
In the specific context of verse 15, the theme revolves around the importance of coverings or lids for vessels in the camp. If a vessel was left open and uncovered, it became unclean if it was under the same roof as a dead body. This reflects the strict purity laws of the time, which were designed to separate life from death and the sacred from the profane. The open vessel, being susceptible to contamination, symbolizes the ease with which holiness can be compromised and the need for vigilance in maintaining ritual purity.
The historical context of this verse is the period of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness, after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. The laws and rituals outlined in Numbers, including those for purification, were crucial for maintaining the distinct identity and holiness of the Israelite community as they prepared to enter and possess the land God had promised to their ancestors. This meticulous attention to purity would have been a constant reminder of the Israelites' special relationship with God and their need to live according to His holy standards.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6605
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּתַח
Transliteration: pâthach
Pronunciation: paw-thakh'
Description: a primitive root; to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve; appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. - Strong's Number: H3627
There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּלִי
Transliteration: kᵉlîy
Pronunciation: kel-ee'
Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. - Strong's Number: H6781
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָמִיד
Transliteration: tsâmîyd
Pronunciation: tsaw-meed'
Description: or צָמִד; from צָמַד; a bracelet or arm-clasp; generally, a lid; bracelet, covering. - Strong's Number: H6616
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּתִיל
Transliteration: pâthîyl
Pronunciation: paw-theel'
Description: from פָּתַל; twine; bound, bracelet, lace, line, ribband, thread, wire. - Strong's Number: H2931
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טָמֵא
Transliteration: ṭâmêʼ
Pronunciation: taw-may'
Description: from טָמֵא; foul in a religious sense; defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean.