Num. 19:1–22 Human corpses caused the most serious pollution under the Mosaic system, affecting all who approached them. Those who have been near or have touched corpses must keep away from the sanctuary and must undergo ritual cleansing.
Num. 19:1–10 The ashes of the red heifer are described as a sin offering (v. 9). They cleanse both the sanctuary and the worshiper (see Leviticus 4).
Num. 19:11–22 The process of the cleansing ash has two phases. Failure to carry out this rite defiles the tabernacle, and that person shall be cut off (see note on 9:6–14).
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