Numbers 19:3

King James Version:

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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:

Complete Jewish Bible:

You are to give it to El'azar the cohen; it is to be brought outside the camp and slaughtered in front of him.

Berean Standard Bible:

Give it to Eleazar the priest, and he will have it brought outside the camp and slaughtered in his presence.

American Standard Version:

And ye shall give her unto Eleazar the priest, and he shall bring her forth without the camp, and one shall slay her before his face:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And ye shall give^{H5414} her unto Eleazar^{H499} the priest^{H3548}, that he may bring her forth^{H3318} without^{H2351} the camp^{H4264}, and one shall slay^{H7819} her before^{H6440} his face:

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Commentary for Numbers 19:3

**Themes:**
- **Ritual Purity and Sin Offering:** Numbers 19:3 is part of the instructions for the ritual of the red heifer, also known as the "purification from sin" offering. This ritual emphasizes the themes of purity, atonement, and the removal of sin. The sacrifice of the heifer symbolizes the need for cleansing from the defilement that comes from contact with death, which is a common theme in the Old Testament.
- **Holiness of the Community:** The detailed instructions for the ritual underscore the importance of maintaining the holiness of the Israelite community. The removal of the heifer outside the camp reflects the idea that anything associated with death or sin must be separated from the holy dwelling place of God.
- **Priestly Role:** The involvement of Eleazar the priest highlights the role of the priesthood in mediating between God and the people, particularly in matters of ritual and sacrifice.

**Historical Context:**
- **The Exodus and Wandering:** This verse is set during the time of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The book of Numbers outlines the laws and events that shaped the religious and social life of the Israelites during this period.
- **Mosaic Law:** The instructions for the red heifer are part of the Mosaic Law, which God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai. These laws were meant to guide the Israelites in their worship practices and daily lives, distinguishing them from other nations.
- **Preparation for the Promised Land:** As the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land, they were instructed in various laws, including those concerning ritual purity. The purification rituals would have been essential for maintaining the sanctity of the community as they established themselves in Canaan.

In summary, Numbers 19:3 reflects the themes of ritual purity, the importance of priestly mediation, and the maintenance of a holy community, against the historical backdrop of the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land and their establishment of a unique religious identity under the Mosaic Law.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5414
   There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָתַן
   Transliteration: nâthan
   Pronunciation: naw-than'
   Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
   
2. Strong's Number: H499
   There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶלְעָזָר
   Transliteration: ʼElʻâzâr
   Pronunciation: el-aw-zawr'
   Description: from אֵל and עָזַר; God (is) helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites; Eleazar.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3548
   There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֹּהֵן
   Transliteration: kôhên
   Pronunciation: ko-hane'
   Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3318
   There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָצָא
   Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
   Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2351
   There are 159 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חוּץ
   Transliteration: chûwts
   Pronunciation: khoots
   Description: or (shortened) חֻץ; (both forms feminine in the plural) from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by awall, i.e. outside, outdoors; abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4264
   There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַחֲנֶה
   Transliteration: machăneh
   Pronunciation: makh-an-eh'
   Description: from חָנָה; an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sacred courts); army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7819
   There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁחַט
   Transliteration: shâchaṭ
   Pronunciation: shaw-khat'
   Description: a primitive root; to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre); kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.