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Numbers 6:9

King James Version (KJV)

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And if any man die very suddenly by him, and he hath defiled the head of his consecration; then he shall shave his head in the day of his cleansing, on the seventh day shall he shave it.

Numbers 6:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 6:9

Theological / Devotional

Defiled. The defilement was caused by the dead body, and therefore not intentional on the part of the Nazirite. Even unintentional or “hidden” sin was looked upon as serious (Ps. 19:12 ; 90:8).

Shave. As the hair had become defiled, it was necessary to dispose of it. How this was to be done is not mentioned. Ancient practice among other peoples was to bury defiled objects.

His cleansing. This involved sprinkling with water that contained the ashes of the red heifer (Num. 19).

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