Numbers 4:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 4:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 4:19 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 4:19 — KJV
“But thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:”
— Numbers 4:19 (KJV)
Numbers 4:19 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 4:19
“But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering, and on the altar of incense, and were appointed for all the work of the place most holy, and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 4:19: most, holy, aaron
“And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 4:19: die, holy, things
“The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 4:19: most, holy, things
“Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God; their...: Heb. their station was at the hand of the sons of Aaron”
Shares key themes with Numbers 4:19: holy, things, aaron
“And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. bring...: Heb. cause him to ride”
Shares key themes with Numbers 4:19: thus, may, live
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